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title: "Are plastic gears an option at ZIMM?"
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datePublished: "2025-08-27T08:13:36+00:00"
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Plastic is suitable for lighter loads and low-noise drives. It offers the advantage of low weight and cost-effective production but has limited temperature and wear resistance. ZIMM offers plastic parts when lightweight design or noise reduction is required.