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NAICS 333612: Speed changer, industrial high-speed drive, and gear manufacturing

NAICS 333612 is the industry code for speed changer, industrial high-speed drive, and gear manufacturing. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for manufacturing and start your application when you are ready.

What 333612 covers

This code covers makers of speed changers, industrial high speed drives and gears, such as gearboxes, gear reducers and custom gears.

Included in this code

  • Gear reducers and gearboxes
  • Custom cut gears
  • Speed changers and drives
  • Industrial high speed drives

Businesses that use 333612

Custom gear shopGearbox manufacturerGear reducer producer

Financing for this trade

Gear makers finance hobbing, grinding and heat treat equipment with equipment loans and use lines of credit for inventory and receivables. Lenders look at industrial customer concentration.

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Is 333612 the right code for a gear and speed changer manufacturer?

Yes, if you make gears, gearboxes or speed reducers for industrial use. Vehicle transmissions belong in 336350, and couplings, clutches and plain bearings belong in 333613. Gear shops that also do general machining often still use 333612 if gears drive revenue. Pick the code that matches the work bringing in most of your revenue, since lenders compare it to your tax return.

What is the SBA size standard for 333612?

Under 13 CFR 121.201, a business classified under NAICS 333612 is small if it averages no more than 750 employees, counting affiliates, over the prior 24 months. SBA uses that number for loan eligibility and federal agencies use it for small business set asides. A firm above it can still qualify for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans under the alternative standard of $15 million tangible net worth and $5 million average net income.

What financing do gear manufacturers use?

Gear shops lean on equipment loans for CNC hobbers, shapers and gear grinders, which are expensive and hold value. A revolving line covers bar stock, forgings and receivables. SBA 7(a) loans are often used in ownership transitions. Lenders look at customer mix across industrial markets.

What does NAICS 333612 cover?

Speed changer, industrial high-speed drive, and gear manufacturing. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 31-33 Manufacturing, 333 Machinery manufacturing, 3336 Engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment manufacturing, 33361 Engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment manufacturing.

What financing do NAICS 333612 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for manufacturing businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 333612?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.