Gear Box

There are many types of gear boxes to serve different functions. A few of the most common are:

Speed increasers – They increase the engine RPM to the drive equipment and can be designed for use in manufacturing. Speed increasers are also commonly used in applications where diesel engines replace electric motors. They are ideal for applications requiring high speed, high torque, or precise movement.

Speed reducers – Commonly used in speed and torque converting equipment. Speed reducers are used in all kinds of mechanical applications. A few of these include cars, transportation vessels, trains, heavy machinery, and automated production equipment. Speed reducers can be seen in many forms, from large power transmissions to small loads or any application that requires slower speed and/or higher torque.

Planetary gears – This unit provides a large amount of speed and torque reduction and has defining features that stand beyond other gear boxes. The planetary gear system is commonly considered as the most suitable alternative to standard pinion and gear reducers. They are chosen when space and weight constraints override torque requirements. Planetary gears are used in many applications from power tools to heavy equipment.

Cooling tower drive – These towers reject heat waste to reduce the temperature of a process. Gear boxes are commonly used to auxiliary in these towers. The units are designed to keep contaminants out while allowing drainage of any lubricants used in the process.