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title: Pinion
url: "https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-uk/product/pinion"
date: 2026-02-16
modified: 2026-02-24
lastUpdated: 2026-04-13
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# Pinion

alpha pinion

In our preferred linear systems, you will already find the ideal pre-selection of pinions in terms of smooth running, positioning accuracy and feed force – matched to our gearboxes and rack. In addition, a wide range of different variants are available, which can be designed and selected precisely for the respective application with cymex® 5.

 Downloads

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### 1,5 mm – 8 mm

Size / module

### Gearbox-dependent

Max. feed force

### Factory assembly

Designs

[ Technical details ](#tech-details)

[ Related products ](#related)

[ Request consultation ](#consultation)

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###### Reliable

Factory assembly of the pinions to the gearbox ensures maximum reliability by eliminating potential sources of error and reducing your assembly workload

![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/epim-fs/Wittenstein-Prod-static_content/usp/12-6-precision.svg)

###### Precise

The marked high point enables perfect adjustment of the toothing backlash between pinion and rack

![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/epim-fs/Wittenstein-Prod-static_content/usp/13-controllability.svg)

###### Perfectly matched

With our cymex® design software, the perfect combination of gearbox, pinion and rack can be configured for the respective application

- Technical data
- Downloads

| Product type |  | RMK | RMS | RMF | RMW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output drive form |  | Shaft with key | Splined shaft (DIN 5480) | Flange | System output |
| Module | m \[mm\] | 1.5; 2; 3; 4 | 2; 3; 4; 5 | 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 10 | 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 8 |
| Factory assembly |  | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Marked high point |  | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Helically toothed |  | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Straight toothing |  | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Number of teeth |  | See catalog / cymex® |

| Document name | Document type | Language | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|
| ![Premium Linear SystemAdvanced Linear SystemValue Linear System](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/processed_epim_fs/pdf-thumbnails/ALPHA-LINEAR-SYSTEMS-EN-9275c63a2dce.webp "alpha Linear Systems Catalog") alpha Linear Systems Catalog  Premium Linear SystemAdvanced Linear SystemValue Linear System | Brochure /Catalog | English | [ Download (20 KB) ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/index.php?eID=dumpWittFile&t=f&f=977&dl=1&st=1&lg=2&token=d9dc1d2c09bfcb6e52330501aa2f7a89a3385da8)[ Open in viewer ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/index.php?eID=dumpWittFile&t=f&f=977&st=1&lg=2&token=9dc2fbac575c1f89f2d5dcc8a614de4392c65c1f) |
| ![Technical documents alpha rack and pinion system](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/processed_epim_fs/pdf-thumbnails/OPERATING-MANUAL-RACK-PINION-DRIVE-UNIT-EN-1a53324efbe1.webp "alpha Premium Line / alpha Advanced Line / alpha Value Line") alpha Premium Line / alpha Advanced Line / alpha Value Line  Technical documents alpha rack and pinion system | Operating manual | English | [ Download (3 KB) ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/index.php?eID=dumpWittFile&t=f&f=1101&dl=1&st=1&lg=2&token=0db8b29c877a5f3b8296204b2c6fd2c52d8a22a1)[ Open in viewer ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/index.php?eID=dumpWittFile&t=f&f=1101&st=1&lg=2&token=53a34a6e3526d32ed1a44997e9840a39e1670db1) |

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 Contact us
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Would you like to learn more about our solutions?
We would be happy to advise you—personally, competently, and tailored to your requirements.

[info@wittenstein.co.uk](#)

[ +44 1275 395-600 ](tel:+441275395-600)

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 Permanently fatigue-resistant toothing

 Available for different drive types

 The right number of teeth for every requirement, e.g., feed force, rigidity, or feed speed

 Project-specific individual solutions available on request

 Helical and straight-toothed versions available

 Related products
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![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/typo3temp/assets/_processed_/1/a/csm_VLS-IMAGE_61b06bb857.webp)##### [ Value Linear Systems ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-uk/product/value-linear-systems)

alpha Value Line

Max. feed force1.89 – 8 kNMax. feed velocity160 – 400 m/minPositioning accuracy (single drive)≥ 140 µm

![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/typo3temp/assets/_processed_/b/8/csm_ALS-IMAGE_944b00150f.webp)##### [ Advanced Linear Systems ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-uk/product/advanced-linear-systems)

alpha Advanced Line

Max. feed force1.37 – 21 kNMax. feed velocity45 – 570 m/minPositioning accuracy (single drive)≥ 30 µm

![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/typo3temp/assets/_processed_/6/d/csm_PLS-IMAGE_39abb2f4db.webp)##### [ Premium Linear Systems ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-uk/product/premium-linear-systems)

alpha Premium Line

Max. feed force5.45 – 112 kNMax. feed velocity91 – 333 m/minPositioning accuracy (single drive)≥ 30 µm

![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/typo3temp/assets/_processed_/c/8/csm_XP-PLUS-IMAGE_bd51a879af.webp)##### [ XP+](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-uk/product/xp)

alpha Premium Line

Ratio3 – 100Max. torque50 – 3840 NmBacklash≤ 1 – 4 arcmin

![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/typo3temp/assets/_processed_/c/f/csm_RP-PLUS-IMAGE_af0c5f8b29.webp)##### [ RP+](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-uk/product/rp)

alpha Premium Line

Ratio4 – 220Max. torque352 – 10450 NmBacklash≤ 1 – 3 arcmin