Performance Gear Systems, Inc was started in 1997 by Pat O'Donnell in Bedford Park, Illinois focusing on:

Design and specification of plastic gear drives

Mechanism design

Gearbox design and specification

Kinematic analysis of mechanisms

Motor and geartrain specification and optimization.

Specifying of wire EDM and gear electrode geometry.

Inspection of gear geometry

Machining prototypes
Performance Gear Systems, Inc. specializes in plastic gear design, molding, assembly and inspection. Three (3) week turn on prototype aluminum tooling! We are experts in actuators, PMDC motors, and low noise applications.
Fifteen years of Plastic Gear Design and Manufacturing experience. ISO 9001:2000 Certified Quality and Manufacturing Systems. Analytical and composite inspection of plastic gears. Experts in design of gearboxes, gear trains, tooth forms, and gear mesh. Delrin gears, nylon gears, and specialty engineering thermoplastic gear composites. Quick Turn Machined, SLA, and aluminum tooling for Prototypes.
At Performance Gear, we realize your customers depend on you for high quality products with on-time delivery. We know that production efficiency is a key measure of your success. That's why we offer complete manufacturing and inspection capabilities. From prototyping to high volume production runs, we'll thoroughly evaluate the quality of your product so that it meets the needs of your customer and exceeds your expectations in the process.