MAKISHINKO CO., LTD. is an industrial power transmission and material handling manufacturer based in Osaka, Japan. Its business began in 1940. Its range covers equipment for reducing drive speed, lifting or positioning a load, transmitting power around a corner, adjusting machine timing and storing parts vertically.
Use this guide to compare the main product families. The worm reducer, jack and bevel gearbox sections link to 13 detailed KAYO product articles with model information and selection data.
Browse by product: Worm gear reducers · Screw jacks · Bevel gearboxes · Differential gearboxes · Drive units · Vertical storage · Selection guide
Worm Gear Reducers
The Maki Ace MA and S/A families provide single-stage worm reduction. The MAH and H families use two worm stages for higher ratios. The MAF family combines worm and helical stages, while the F/U family uses a helical–worm arrangement. Compare the required ratio and rated output torque at the actual input speed, then check the mounting position, shaft layout and thermal rating for your duty cycle.
- MA, MAO and MAL — Maki Ace single-stage worm reducers
- S, A and AO — single-stage worm reducers
- MAH, MAHB, MAHK, MAHOB and MAHOK — double worm reducers
- H series: BH, BHP, KH, AH and AOH — double worm reducers
- MAF100, MAF125, MAF160 and MAF200 — worm–helical reducers
- F, U and US — helical–worm reducers
Screw Jacks and Bevel Jacks
These jacks convert rotary motion into linear travel for lifting and positioning. MAKISHINKO offers trapezoidal and ball screw options in both screw jack and bevel jack families. In a translating screw design, the screw moves axially. In traveling nut versions such as JTA and JTB, the nut moves along the rotating screw. Check thrust, stroke, speed and duty cycle, and verify screw buckling, alignment and any brake or load holding requirements.
- JA, JAH, JAS and JTA — trapezoidal screw jacks
- JB, JBH and JTB — ball screw jacks
- NX19 and NX25 — trapezoidal screw bevel jacks
- BX19 and BX25 — ball screw bevel jacks
Right-Angle Bevel Gearboxes
Bevel gearboxes route rotary power through a right angle. SB and TB use spiral bevel gears; FB uses straight bevel gears. Check the available shaft arrangement and speed ratio for the exact model, along with its rated torque, direction of rotation and permitted shaft loads.
- SB19 to SB85 — spiral bevel gearboxes
- FB20, FB25, FB30, FB35 and FB45 — straight bevel gearboxes
- TB12, TB17 and TB20 — compact spiral bevel gearboxes
DFA Differential Gearboxes
The DFA series changes the angular phase between shafts while the main drive is running or stopped. It has a nominal 1:1 transmission ratio and a separate 30:1 adjustment ratio. Manual or motorized adjustment can be used to correct timing in machinery such as printing, packaging and winding equipment.
GE Drive Units and Accessories
The GE series combines a motor and reducer in a compact drive unit. The catalog lists motors from 0.1 to 2.2 kW and reduction ratios from 5:1 to 200:1 across the range. Confirm the available power and ratio combination, supply and mounting arrangement for the selected size.
Vertical Storage: Rotary Stocker and Shuttle
The Rotary Stocker is a vertical carousel that brings the selected shelf to an access opening. The Shuttle is a vertical lift system that retrieves individual trays and detects the height of stored items to allocate space. Both can be used for parts, tools and fixtures. Compare item dimensions, shelf or tray payload, building clearance and access location before selecting a system.
Quick Product Selection Guide
| Product family | When to consider it | What to check first |
|---|---|---|
| Worm gear reducers | Reduce rotary speed to drive a load | Ratio, input speed and power, output torque, mounting and thermal duty |
| Screw jacks and bevel jacks | Lift or position a load in a straight line | Thrust, stroke, travel speed, duty cycle, screw support and load holding |
| Bevel gearboxes | Transfer rotation between shafts at a right angle | Shaft layout, ratio, rotation direction, speed, torque and external shaft loads |
| DFA differential gearboxes | Adjust the timing between synchronized shafts | Input speed, torque, phase adjustment range and control method |
| GE drive units | Combine a motor and reducer in one compact drive | Power, ratio, mounting arrangement and motor supply |
| Rotary Stocker and Shuttle | Store and retrieve parts or tools vertically | Shelf or tray payload, item size, ceiling height and retrieval layout |
For a replacement enquiry, include the complete model code, a nameplate photo and any dimensions that affect fit. For a new installation, include the load, speed, duty cycle and mounting drawing so the size and configuration can be checked together.