Gears and Gear Drives

What Gears and Gear Drives does

Gears and Gear Drives (India) Pvt. Ltd. is a precision mechanical engineering and manufacturing company founded in 1982 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The firm designs and produces worm gear screw jacks (MWJ Classic, CWJ Cubical, IMA Imperial, WGJ High Performance, MCJ Modified Cubical, BGJ Bevel Gear Screw Jack), bevel gearboxes (FG Series in 2WAY/3WAY/4WAY configurations, BG Series, L Drive Series, plus a 5-Way multi-output unit), electric cylinders, lifting systems (LS-104/106/107/109/112 series), universal joints, and gear components (straight and spiral bevel gears). The core technology relies on self-locking trapezoidal screws, case carburized steel worm shafts, and hardened and ground thread profiles aimed at durability and precision in heavy-load applications.

The company serves four vertical markets: Industrial Automation (spiral weld pipe mills, ERW/tube mills, cement, steel, printing, paper, packaging, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, food and beverage, bottling, conveyor systems), Transport (railways, bus and truck, off-road vehicles, aircraft and ship maintenance, docking), Defense (azimuth gearboxes and outriggers for rocket and missile launchers on military trucks, naval ships, and air force applications), and Energy (solar tracking actuators, wind mills, oil and gas, nuclear, sub-sea). Recent additions include dedicated defense product SKUs and a renewable-energy solar tracking actuator line. The firm holds CE and ISO 9001 certifications, supporting sales into the European Economic Area and qualifying industrial buyers.

Gears and Gear Drives operates a direct B2B sales model with quote-based pricing on customized configurations; no public pricing is disclosed. Distribution is global in scope, with go-to-market executed via direct industrial sales supplemented by organic social (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook) and email/newsletter outreach. The company is privately held under a Managing Director-led structure, has no disclosed external investors or parent company, and operates with a 51–100 employee footprint. No funding rounds, M&A, or leadership transitions are documented in the available sources.

Name

Gears and Gear Drives

Legal name

Gears and Gear Drives (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://gearsandgeardrives.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gears and Gear Drives (India) Pvt. Ltd. is a Bengaluru-based precision gear engineering manufacturer founded in 1982, producing worm gear screw jacks, bevel gearboxes, lifting systems, and electric cylinders for industrial automation, defense, transport, and energy customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Transmission Equipment

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Gearmotors, Gearboxes & Speed Reducers (IMAGACAF)

Keywords

• Worm gear screw jacks
• Bevel gearboxes
• Power transmission equipment
• Industrial lifting systems
• Mechanical gear components

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gears and Gear Drives manufactures and sells precision mechanical power transmission and lifting products, with core offerings spanning worm gear screw jacks (multiple series: MWJ, CWJ, IMA, WGJ, MCJ), bevel gear screw jacks (BGJ), and bevel gear boxes (FG, BG, L Drive series including low-backlash and multi-output configurations). The company also produces electric cylinders, lifting systems, universal joints, and customized specials tailored to industrial automation, transport, defense, and energy applications.

Product overview

Gears and Gear Drives (India) Pvt. Ltd. is a precision mechanical engineering company established in 1982, offering a comprehensive portfolio of power transmission and lifting solutions. The core product lines include multiple series of Worm Gear Screw Jacks (MWJ Classic, CWJ Cubical, IMA Imperial, WGJ High Performance, MCJ Modified Cubical), Bevel Gear Screw Jacks (BGJ Series), and Bevel Gear Boxes (FG, BG, and L Drive Series). Supporting products include Electric Cylinders, Lifting Systems (LS series), Universal Joints (US, UD, UE series), and Gear Components (Straight and Spiral Bevel Gears). The company also manufactures Special Executions (Safety Nut Jacks, Hardness Testing Jacks, Side Mounting, Jacks with Guides) and Defense Application Products (Azimuth Gearbox, Outrigger). Applications span Industrial Automation, Transport, Defense, and Energy sectors including solar tracking, wind mills, and sub-sea applications. The company operates from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, serving global clients with a focus on precision engineering, innovation, and sustainability.

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Products and services

• Worm Gear Screw Jack MWJ Series (Classic) Classic worm gear screw jack with self-locking trapezoidal screw, lifting capacities from 5kN to 1500kN, for heavy industry and clean-room requirements.
• Worm Gear Screw Jack CWJ Series (Cubical) Cubical design worm gear screw jack offering compact configuration for space-constrained applications.
• Worm Gear Screw Jack IMA Series (Imperial) Imperial-sized worm gear screw jack designed for markets requiring imperial measurement specifications.
• Worm Gear Screw Jack WGJ Series (High Performance) High-performance worm gear screw jack designed for demanding industrial applications requiring enhanced durability.
• Worm Gear Screw Jack MCJ Series (Modified Cubical) Modified cubical screw jack with customized configurations for specific application requirements.
• Bevel Gear Screw Jack BGJ Series Quick lifting bevel gear screw jack providing faster lifting speeds compared to standard worm gear designs.
• Bevel Gear Box FG Series Low backlash bevel gear boxes including 2WAY, 3WAY, 4WAY, FGB, and FGH configurations for multiple output transmission requirements.
• Bevel Gear Box BG Series Bevel gear boxes for angular power transmission applications.
• Bevel Gear Box L Drive Series L-shaped bevel gear drives for right-angle power transmission.
• Electric Cylinder Electric cylinders available with geared motor or without motor for linear motion applications.
• Lifting Systems Complete lifting systems including LS-104, LS-106, LS-107, LS-109, and LS-112 series for industrial lifting applications.
• Universal Joints Universal joints including SINGLE JOINT (US), DOUBLE JOINT (UD), and EXPANDABLE JOINT (UE) series for angular misalignment compensation.
• Straight Bevel Gear Straight bevel gears for power transmission at right angles.
• Spiral Bevel Gear Spiral bevel gears offering smoother and quieter operation compared to straight bevel gears.
• Azimuth Gearbox Defense-grade azimuth gearbox for military applications including launchers for rockets and missiles.
• Outrigger Defense application outrigger system for military vehicles and naval applications.
• 5 Way Bevel Gearbox Multi-output bevel gearbox with one input and four outputs for complex power distribution requirements.
• Screw Jack with Safety Nut Screw jack equipped with safety nut mechanism for enhanced load safety and failure prevention.
• Hardness Testing Jack Specialized screw jack for hardness testing applications.
• LH and RH Threaded Screw Jacks Screw jacks with left-hand and right-hand threaded screws for bi-directional lifting applications.
• Jack with Guides Screw jack with integrated guide system for enhanced stability and precision alignment.
• Side Mounting Screw Jack Side-mounted screw jack configuration for applications requiring lateral mounting arrangements.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rotork: UK-based global specialist in actuators (electric, pneumatic, hydraulic) and flow control. Comparable to Gears and Gear Drives because both sell linear/rotary actuators and lifting-positioning systems, and Rotork's defense and process-industry exposure mirrors the company's defense and energy verticals.
• Premium Power Transmission: Indian manufacturer of industrial gears, gearboxes, and custom power transmission solutions. Closely comparable as a like-for-like Indian mid-sized gear specialist serving cement, steel, sugar, and process industries with custom-engineered drives.
• SEW-Eurodrive: German-headquartered global leader in drive technology, gear units, gearmotors, and mechatronic systems. Overlaps with Gears and Gear Drives' bevel gearboxes and lifting/positioning solutions across industrial automation and process industries.
• Neugart: German precision gearbox manufacturer (planetary, helical-bevel, worm gearboxes). Comparable as a high-precision gearbox specialist selling into automation, robotics, and machine builders — closely aligned with Gears and Gear Drives' bevel gearbox and custom motion solutions.
• Bonfiglioli: Italy-headquartered global manufacturer of gear drives, gearmotors, and power transmission solutions. Directly comparable as a multi-decade gear specialist selling bevel gearboxes, screw jacks, and lifting solutions into industrial automation, energy, and marine/defense verticals worldwide.
• Davall Gears: UK-based specialist gearbox manufacturer (worm gears, bevel gears, spur gears) supplying industrial and defense customers. Comparable as a precision gear engineering firm of similar scale and product scope to Gears and Gear Drives, including custom lifting and positioning gearboxes.
• Nord Drivesystems: German manufacturer of gear drives, electric motors, and integrated drive electronics. Comparable as a global bevel/helical/worm gearbox supplier serving industrial automation, conveying, and material handling — the same core applications Gears and Gear Drives targets.

Broad incumbents

• Biffi: Actuator and flow-control specialist under the continental valve-actuator incumbents. Comparable because it sells geared actuators and screw-jack-style lifting solutions into oil & gas, power, and industrial markets where Gears and Gear Drives' bevel gearboxes and lifting systems also compete.

Regional players

• Radicon (Elecon Group): Indian (Gujarat-based) gearbox manufacturer within the Elecon Group, producing helical, bevel, worm, and planetary gearboxes. Comparable to Gears and Gear Drives as another Indian-origin gear specialist selling into industrial automation, material handling, and process industries across South Asia.

Emerging players

• Wittenstein: German high-precision gear and mechatronic drive specialist focusing on servo gearheads and integrated motion systems. Comparable because it competes in the high-precision gearbox niche with a stronger mechatronic/servo-electric roadmap than Gears and Gear Drives' mechanical worm-gear architecture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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