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  "Overstandardization of traditional gear design significantly limits the potential performance of custom gear drives. Direct Gear Design® by AKGears resolves this issue, setting new standards for gear performance."
A. Kapelevich
AKGears’ expertise in gear design is the key to an expedient, cost effective, and competitive performance design solution. Its proprietary gear performance maximization technology called Direct Gear Design® delivers an optimized gear train with:
  • Higher load capacity
  • Reduced cost
  • Extended lifetime
  • Reduced size and weight
  • Higher efficiency
  • Reduced noise and vibration
  • Higher reliability
  • Lower backlash
  • Better operational compatibility in assembly with other parts of mechanism
  • Other benefits related to specific gear application


AKGears, LLC   ak@akgears.com   phone: 651-308-8899   fax: 651-486-2716

Alex Kapelevich
Alex Kapelevich

More then twenty five years of custom gear research and design experience; over a hudred of successfully accomplished projects for variety of gear applications in aerospace, automotive, agriculture, medical instruments, and other industries. Author of numerous technical publications and patents. Member of the AGMA Aerospace and Plastic Gearing Committees.

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Moscow State Technical University.

Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Moscow Aviation Institute.