Airsoft Gun Gearbox
On Airsoft Electric Guns (AEG), the gearbox is the brain of the operations. It seems simple in nature but after opening the gearbox you can realize it can be one of the most complicated areas of an electric airsoft gun, especially for rookies. First time opening a gearbox can be very intimidating for the fear of damaging the internal parts. Most airsoft players turn to professionals to operate on the gearbox.
Airsoft Tools Used
The following are some of the common tools used when operating on a gearbox however we highly recommend you learn the proper steps on working on a airsoft gun gearbox before operating on one.
- Mini Phillips and Flathead Screwdrivers
- Oil Silicon Spray
- Razor Blade
- Silicon Gel
- Rag
If you ever wanted to disassemble an electric airsoft gun gearbox, those or the common tools used. Of course every manufacturers like Tokyo Marui, ICS, Classic Army, and others have designed their gearbox differentially. The common tools should allow you to be able to disassemble most gearboxes but some might require more tools.
Almost every Airsoft Electric Guns (AEG) gearbox has the same working parts, which include the following:
Tappet Plate
This part is connected to the air nozzle that looks like a long black cylinder.
The tappet plate engages with the sector gear.
Gears
There are three gears that faction in the gearbox: Sector Gear, Bevel Gear, and
Spur Gear. The sector gear powers the final amount of torque needed to pull the
spring back. The Bevel Gear has three sets of teeth performing different task.
The Spur Gear has two sets of teeth with one set engaging with the bevel gear
and the other set engaging with the underside of the sector gear.
Shims
Located between the gears and bushings, the shims are used to prevent stripping
of the gears by place the right amount of shims in place.
Those are the three main parts in the gearbox however there are many more parts used in the gearbox.
All in all before opening an Airsoft Electric Guns (AEG) gearbox, talk to a professional ask questions and see if you’re ready for the task. Many rookies try working on a gearbox before learning than cause more damage to their airsoft gun.
