DieQua Corporation
Bloomingdale, Illinois gearbox maker founded 1980 by Dietmar Quaas; PHF planetary servo gearheads meet ISO 9409-1 robotic flange standards.
DieQua Corporation is a family-owned US manufacturer and distributor of motion control and power transmission components, founded in 1980 by Dietmar Quaas and headquartered in Bloomingdale, Illinois.
Its product range covers spiral bevel gearboxes, planetary servo gearheads, gearmotors, screw jack systems, zero-backlash couplings, and shaft phasing gearboxes for precision automation and robotics applications. The PHF Series high-precision planetary gearboxes meet ISO 9409-1 robotic flange standards and use tapered roller bearings for demanding motion control duty, the PGV series is built with a hollow shaft for AGV and AMR drive applications, and the GearSync line combines helical, bevel, and inline gearmotors with AC motor options.
DieQua distributes screw jacks under the Zimm brand and other power transmission components from European manufacturers alongside its own engineered gearbox lines, and works with engineers, OEMs, and system integrators to specify gear ratios, mounting configurations, and coupling types for individual machine designs.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
PHF Series High-Precision Planetary Gearboxes
ISO 9409-1 robotic flange planetary gearboxes with tapered roller bearings for precision motion control.
Spiral Bevel Gearboxes
High-speed, low-backlash spiral bevel gearboxes for demanding motion control and right-angle power transmission.
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630-980-1133HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
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1980
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Manufacturer
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North America
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