You have now selected a motor for your application, but a gearbox still needs to be added to achieve, for example, higher torque, lower output speed or an optimum mass inertia ratio. But a planetary gear box Buying is not that easy, there are many roads to Rome. What exactly should you pay attention to when buying a gearbox? We discuss the most common terms and what they mean for your purchase.
- Torque of a gearbox
- Power of a gearbox
- Gearbox ratio
- Speed of a gearbox
- Mass inertia of a gearbox
- Backlash of a gear box
- Straight or helical gear teeth in a gearbox
- Should I use a straight or bevel gear?
- etc.
What to look for when buying a planetary gearbox, APEX Dynamics explains…