HypoId Gear

What is Hypoid gear ?

Hypoid gearboxes are a type of spiral bevel gearbox, with the difference that hypoid gears have    axes that are non-intersecting and not parallel. In other words, the axes of hypoid gears are offset from one another.

Where to use ?

The most common application for hypoid gearboxes is in the automotive industry, where they are used in rear axles, especially for large trucks. With a left-hand spiral angle on the pinion and a right-hand spiral angle on the crown, these applications have what is known as a “below-center” offset, which allows the driveshaft to be located lower in the vehicle. This lowers the vehicle’s center of gravity, and in some cases, reduces interference with the interior space of the vehicle.