American Gear, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer of precision fine to medium pitch gears based in Prophetstown, Illinois. Established in 1990 and now a part of B&D Industrial, the company operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility equipped with advanced CNC machining centers, gear hobbing, and shaping machines. With over 30 years of expertise, they provide comprehensive contract manufacturing services, including CNC milling and turning, screw machining, and secondary operations to meet exacting tolerances for diverse industrial applications.
The company's extensive product portfolio includes spur gears, helical gears, involute splines, miniature gears (as small as .075"), worms and worm gears, straight bevel gears, and timing pulleys. They also produce specialized components such as ratchet gears, segment gears, sprockets, miter gears, and friction clutches. American Gear, Inc. works with a wide range of materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, brass, bronze, and various plastics like Nylon and Delrin.
As an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer and a member of the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA), the company maintains rigorous quality standards, typically achieving AGMA 8 to 10+ quality levels. They serve a broad spectrum of sectors, including aviation, medical, military, film, and commercial industries, offering engineering assistance, prototyping, and custom gear design to optimize performance for both consumer goods and heavy industrial machinery.
Miniature Gears
C-B Gear & Machine, Inc.
🇺🇸 United States
195251-100 peopleManufacturer/Service Company
Established brand
OEM manufacturer
Product customization
Industry association member
Shipments
2
Key customer
CONFECCIONES DE EXPORTACION
Key market
🇺🇸 United States
Description
C-B Gear & Machine, Inc. is a premier American-made and family-owned manufacturer and service provider specializing in heavy-duty gear production and gearbox repair. Established in 1952 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company operates from a 90,000-square-foot facility equipped with over 200 machines, including advanced CNC equipment and a 30-ton crane capacity. As an ISO 9001 compliant manufacturer and AGMA member, they serve a global clientele across critical industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, mining, and pulp and paper.
The company's extensive product portfolio includes a wide variety of gears, such as spur, helical, herringbone, spiral bevel, worm, and internal gears, as well as sprockets and rack and pinions. They specialize in high-quality ground gearing up to 1.8 meters in diameter and gear cutting with a maximum hobbing diameter of 20 feet. C-B Gear & Machine provides comprehensive engineering services, including new gear design, reverse engineering, and custom turnkey projects.
In addition to manufacturing, the company maintains a dedicated gearbox repair department capable of refurbishing, re-powering, and rebuilding all makes and models, with a specific focus on cooling tower gearboxes. Their service capabilities extend to 24/7 emergency breakdown support, field inspections, and advanced testing such as spin, vibration, and magnetic particle inspection. By combining decades of expertise with modern technology, they deliver durable power transmission solutions designed to minimize customer downtime and meet rigorous industrial specifications.