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Manufacturing Capabilities and Material Engineering of Heavy-Duty Girth Gears

Published:09:56 09 Jul, 2026

In heavy-duty rotary equipment such as ball mills, rotary kilns, and SAG mills, the girth gear is the core transmission component. Its manufacturing quality directly affects equipment reliability, operating efficiency, and service life.

With more than 20 years of casting and machining experience, Tenfaye manufactures custom girth gears for customers in the mining, cement, metallurgy, power, and bulk material handling industries.

Large Manufacturing Capacity with High Precision

Tenfaye produces custom girth gears from φ1,000 mm to φ16,000 mm in diameter, covering most heavy industrial applications worldwide.

Our manufacturing capability includes metric modules from 12 to 50 and imperial standards such as DP1, DP1.25, and DP1.5. Using advanced CNC gear hobbing and grinding equipment, we achieve DIN 6–8 accuracy for ground gears and DIN 8–10 for hobbed gears in accordance with ISO 1328-1. Tooth surface roughness is controlled between Ra 1.6 μm and 3.2 μm to ensure smooth transmission and reduced wear.

Premium Materials and Reliable Heat Treatment

Tenfaye offers multiple alloy steel grades, including ZG35CrMo, ZG42CrMo, ZG45CrMo, ZG35CrNiMo, and ZG34Cr2Ni2Mo. Sulfur and phosphorus content is controlled below 0.025% to improve toughness and casting quality.

Each girth gear is processed through customized heat treatment, including annealing, normalizing, quenching, tempering, or Q&T, achieving a hardness of 280–320 HB for excellent wear and fatigue resistance.

Strict Quality Inspection

Quality control begins with CAE casting simulation and continues throughout production.

Every girth gear undergoes 100% non-destructive testing, including Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and Penetrant Testing (PT), in accordance with ISO, ASTM, DIN, and EN standards.

Complete material certificates, heat treatment records, dimensional inspection reports, and NDT reports are provided with every shipment. Third-party inspection by SGS or BV is also available.

Serving Global Heavy Industries

Tenfaye has delivered more than 1,200 customized girth gears and related components to customers in over 32 countries.

Our products are widely used in:

  • Ball Mills

  • SAG & AG Mills

  • Rotary Kilns

  • Rotary Dryers

  • Coal Mills

  • Sintering Equipment

  • Rotary Drum Granulators

By combining precision casting, CNC machining, and comprehensive quality control, Tenfaye helps customers improve equipment reliability, extend service life, and reduce maintenance costs.

With an optimized production schedule, customized girth gears can be delivered in as little as 90 days. Every product is supported by a standard 12-month warranty, providing dependable performance for demanding industrial applications.

Need a fast quote or factory pricing?Contact our engineers via WhatsApp: +8618835479121, Or leave a message below—we'll respond with a quote within 24 hours.

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