Curved PowerRack Rack and Pinion Vents

PowerRack Rack & Pinion Vents

Rack & Pinion

When choosing which rack and pinion, consider reliability and maintenance cost savings. The PowerRack is the perfect choice– built solid and providing worry-free reliability. It is built to operate your vents so you can concentrate on growing.

The curved PowerRack rack & pinion is designed to give additional clearance when space is tight behind the vents. When a straight rack might interfere with a curtain system or aisle, growers find the curved rack to be the answer.

The simple design is perfect for growers that need extra clearance. And like the straight PowerRack, it is built to last. Virtually maintenance free, the PowerRack is a solid, reliable unit. A rack and pinion you can count on.

The PowerRack is economically priced without compromising on features. Just look at the features we built into our curved PowerRack rack & pinion.


CSU VC2000 ILS/LST

Curved PowerRack™ Features

  • Increases vent clearance (54″ radius).
  • Wide load-bearing surfaces.
  • Replaceable parts: every part is replaceable using ordinary hand tools.
  • Freedom from corrosion: aluminum rack and housing, zinc pinion gear, tough nylatron bearings.
  • Easy alignment: rack works even when it’s not perfectly square with the vent.
  • Economically priced.

Curved PowerRack™ Models

36″ Length 1 3/8″ Shaft Part # M-2836
36″ Length 1 5/8″ Shaft Part # M-2936
42″ Length 1 3/8″ Shaft Part # M-2842
42″ Length 1 5/8″ Shaft Part # M-2942
48″ Length 1 3/8″ Shaft Part # M-2848
48″ Length 1 5/8″ Shaft Part # M-2948
53″ Length 1 3/8″ Shaft Part # M-2853
53″ Length 1 5/8″ Shaft Part # M-2953
66″ Length 1 3/8″ Shaft Part # M-2866
66″ Length 1 5/8″ Shaft Part # M-2966

Note: On all models there is 6″ of rack movement per revolution of drive shaft.

Shipping Weight: 2.40 lbs. for 36″ Length
2.50 lbs. for 42″ Length
2.55 lbs. for 48″ Length
2.60 lbs. for 53″ Length
2.95 lbs. for 66″ Length

Universal Shaft Hanger
(U-Bolts not included)

The Wadsworth shaft hanger is made of 12 gauge rigid galvanized steel for reliability. It has a Nylatron bearing surface for longer life. Easy mounting pre-punched holes and slots for 5/16″ and 3/8″ diameter U-bolts. Shaft hanger holes and slots will fit 1 3/8″ pipe to 3″ pipe, as well as square tubing, angle, channel and various other greenhouse members.

Part #S-2806
Shaft hanger for 1 3/8″ shaft Wt. 11/4 lbs.

Part #S-2808
Shaft hanger for 1 5/8″ shaft Wt. 11/4 lbs.

Can You See the Difference?

Succesful growers can. It’s the unrivaled quality built into every PowerRack rack and pinion. At Wadsworth Control Systems we know that nothing in your greenhouse takes more abuse than a rack and pinion on a vent. That’s why Wadsworth built a solid, reliable rack and pinion you can count on.

While some rack arms are dry cut, the teeth on Wadsworth’s PowerRack arms are cut under an oil bath to minimize sharp edges and assure smooth operation. The holes in the pinion housing are punched with a precision stamping tool to maintain exact spacing. We don’t compromise quality on even the littlest pin. All clevis pins, cotter pins, and set screws are made of quality stainless steel. And we don’t stop there. Every PowerRack arm and housing is manufactured from aluminum for freedom from corrosion.

The PowerRack is built to operate your vents reliably, so you can concentrate on growing. When choosing which rack and pinion to use, consider reliability and savings on maintenance costs. Wadsworth’s PowerRack is the most economical rack and pinion on the market today. Look closer at the PowerRack and you’ll see the difference!

Straight PowerRack™ Models

18″ Length 1 3/8″ Shaft Part # M-2618
18″ Length 1 5/8″ Shaft Part # M-2718
36″ Length 1 3/8″ Shaft Part # M-2636
36″ Length 1 5/8″ Shaft Part # M-2736
42″ Length 1 3/8″ Shaft Part # M-2642
42″ Length 1 5/8″ Shaft Part # M-2742
48″ Length 1 3/8″ Shaft Part # M-2648
48″ Length 1 5/8″ Shaft Part # M-2748
53″ Length 1 3/8″ Shaft Part # M-2653
53″ Length 1 5/8″ Shaft Part # M-2753
66″ Length 1 3/8″ Shaft Part # M-2666
66″ Length 1 5/8″ Shaft Part # M-2766

Note: On all models there is 6″ of rack movement per revolution of drive shaft.

Shipping Weight: 1.25 lbs. for 18″ Length
2.40 lbs. for 36″ Length
2.50 lbs. for 42″ Length
2.55 lbs. for 48″ Length
2.60 lbs. for 53″ Length
2.95 lbs. for 66″ Length

PowerRack™ Features

  • Wide load-bearing surfaces.
  • Replaceable parts: every part is replaceable using ordinary hand tools.
  • Freedom from corrosion: aluminum rack and housing, zinc pinion gear, tough nylatron bearings.
  • Easy alignment rack works, even when it’s not perfectly square with the vent.
  • Economically priced.

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