The gear transmissions they are essential in a wide variety of processing operations, for example, connecting the main motor to the driven equipment and ensuring that the system has enough torque to move the product efficiently.
By correctly specifying and selecting the right gears for critical applications, you achieve reliability, increased uptime and profitability.
The user and system designer must always be familiar with the variables that affect performance and service. Likewise, a gear manufacturer must understand what the drive will be used for, the demands that will be placed on it, and the nature of the equipment it will drive. Some of the factors that influence the selection of a transmission include:
- Service Factor
- Unit assessment
- Thermal capacity in the environmental conditions of the location
- Speed variation
- Equivalent power
Careful evaluation of these factors is necessary to make the right decision. Tooth surfaces that show signs of wear or corrosion should also be taken into consideration. These are clear candidates for future preventive maintenance programs. Fractures in the gear teeth will not only put the gear out of service, but can cause damage to the bearings and shafts.
There are also a number of imperatives to consider when specifying a transmission for your operational needs. Some of them include:
- Load and speed
- Relationship
- Settings
- Service Factor (SF)
The specifications provided to the manufacturer affect the size and cost of the gear selected. In general, the cost will increase as the number of requirements increases. Therefore, it is best to specify the basics and specify additional requirements only if they are absolutely necessary to run the application successfully.
See too :
- Differences between gear drive and belt drive
