Counter Shaft

This shaft runs parallel to the input and output shafts in a gearbox. It carries gears that engage with the main shaft gears to change speed. The product has multiple gear positions machined directly into its surface. You get a shaft that rotates in the opposite direction to the input. It is supported by bearings at both ends of the shaft. The gears on this shaft are part of the main gear set. Many transmissions would not work without this important component. The design has been used in gearboxes for over one hundred years.

The surface of this shaft has several gear teeth sections cut into it. You get a product that combines the shaft and gears into one piece. This integrated design reduces the number of parts in the transmission. The shaft is made from a steel that can be hardened in the gear areas. The bearing journals are left softer for better fatigue resistance. This product has locating slots that hold the shift mechanism in place. The shaft is machined from a single piece of forged steel. You will find it is stronger than a shaft with separate gears. The part is available for both classic and modern transmission designs.