Nexen precision motion
Harmonic Gearheads
Zero-backlash strain-wave gearing in a unit up to 70% shorter than a standard gearhead. The HGP adds an integrated Roller Pinion – backlash-free from the motor right to the rack.

- 0backlash
- 1,057 Nmmax torque
- ±45 arcsecaccuracy
- 70%shorter
Why Harmonic Gearheads
Precision in Less Space
Zero Backlash
Strain-wave gearing, right to the motor.
Compact and Quiet
Less than half the length of high-ratio gearboxes.
Strong Output
Cross-roller bearing takes moment loads to 1,590 Nm.
With Pinion
HGP: ±25 µm linear accuracy, up to 13,836 N thrust.
The range
The Range
HG Gearheads
Sizes 17, 25, 32 and 50; ratios 50:1 to 120:1.
- 35 – 1,057 Nm
- 1.4 – 20 kg
HGP with Pinion
Integrated RPS16 – RPS40 pinion for rack and pinion axes.
- 1,374 – 13,836 N thrust
- Preloaders available
Every HG, HGP and preloader, with torque, inertia and weight, is in the finder below.
Literature & related
More Information
- Harmonic Gearhead
Specifications, selection and dimensions · PDF, 6.1 MB - Precision Motion Control guide
Roller pinion, gearheads and indexers – application and selection · PDF, 6.1 MB
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