Parallel shaft gears are the gears that mesh in the same plane. They
are used for transmission of rotary motion between parallel shafts. They
offer maximum transmission of power and high efficiency. Applications of Parallel Shaft Gears
They are used in higher horsepower applications where long-term operational efficiency is more important. They are more expensive to manufacture and create axial thrust. They have higher load capacity and make less noise. They are generally used in clocks, movie projector and car steering. They are widely used for manual transmission.
Examples of Parallel Shaft Gears
The gears that have parallel shafts are spur gears, helical gears, and herringbone gears.