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Gearboxes
Gearboxes
the speed of a motor. The motor's shaft is attached to one end of the gearbox and
Physical Properties
The physical components of gearboxes vary from one gearbox type to another, as
steel materials such as iron, aluminum and brass. Unlike other gearbox types, spur
role in the overall efficiency, torque and speed of the system. Straight gear teeth
noisy, and may have lower overall efficiency. Helical gearboxes are typically used
Types of Gearboxes
There are many types of gearboxes manufactured throughout the world. One of the
Choosing from the various gearbox types is application dependent. Gearboxes are
these design factors will affect the performance and cost of the gearbox. There are
Bevel Gearbox
There are two types of bevel gearboxes which include either straight or spiral teeth
gears. Straight bevel gears have straight and tapered teeth and are used in
applications requiring slow speeds. Spiral bevel gears have curved and oblique
applications.
Physical Properties
Bevel gears are typically constructed from cast iron, aluminum alloy or other steel
materials but vary between manufacturers.Gears made from steel materials can be
noisy when coming into contact with other gears and also make them prone to
wear.
Bevel gearboxes use bevel gears and are mainly used in right angle applications
Print Press
Power Plants
Automobiles
Steel Plants
Hand Drills
Differential Drives
Poorly cut teeth may result in excessive vibration and noise during operation
Helical Gearbox
Helical gears are cut at angles which allow for gradual contact between each of the
helical gear teeth. This type of innovation provides for a smooth and quiet
operation. Gearboxes using helical gears are applicable in high horsepower and
efficient applications.
Physical Properties
Helical gears are typically constructed from cast iron, aluminum allow or iron
Helical gears are widely used in applications which require efficiency and high
horsepower.
Oil Industry
Blowers
Food and Labeling
Cutters
Elevators
Efficient
High horsepower
Additives to lubrication
Spur Gearbox
Spur gears are made with straight teeth mounted on a parallel shaft. The noise level
of spur gears is relatively high due to colliding teeth of the gears which make spur
gear teeth prone to wear. Spur gears come in a range of sizes and gear ratios to
Spur gears are typically constructed from metals such as steel or brass, and plastics
such as nylon or polycarbonate. The material used to construct spur gears may vary
Spurs gears are used in applications requiring a decrease in speed with high output
torque.
Cut-to-Length
Packaging
Speed Control
Construction
Power Plants
Cost-effective
Compact
High torque output
Noisy
Prone to wear
Worm Gearbox
Worm gears are able to withstand high shock loads, low in noise level and
maintenance-free but are less efficient than other gear types. Worm gears can be
used in right angle configuration. The worm gearbox configuration allows the
worm to turn the gear with ease; however, the gear cannot turn the worm. The
prevention of the gear to move the worm can be used as a braking system. When
Physical Properties
Worm gears are typically constructed of aluminum, stainless steel and cast iron.
Worm gears are used in applications requiring high speeds and loads and can be
Rolling Mills
Presses
High precision
Right-angle configurations
Braking system
Low noise
Maintenance-free
Limitations
Nonreversible
Low efficiency
Planetary Gearbox
Planetary gearboxes are named so due to their resemblance to the solar system.
The components of a planetary gearbox include a sun gear, ring gear and planetary
gears. The sun gear is the central gear which is fixed in the center, ring gear
(annulus ring) which is the outer ring with inward-facing teeth, and the planetary
gears which rotate around the sun gears and mesh with both the sun and ring gear.
Physical Properties
The sun, ring and planetary gears of a planetary gearbox are constructed of
aluminum, stainless steel or brass. The material used varies depending on the
manufacturer.
Planetary gearboxes are used in applications requiring low backlash, compact size,
Slewing Drives
Lifts
Cranes
Machine Tools
Automotive
Compact
Greater stability
Complex design
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