What is a shaft mount reducer?
What is a shaft mount reducer?
It’s mounted directly on the driven shaft and utilizes an adjustable torque arm to connect the gear case to the supportive structure. All shaft mounts contain spring-loaded, double lip seals made of nitrile rubber. Tapered bushings with a range of bore variations provide an easy way to mount the reducer.
What type of gear is most commonly used in shaft mounted reducers?
Shaft mounted reducers generally range from fractional to 750 hp, with speed-reduction ratios from about 5:1 to 25:1 and output speeds from 1 to 400 rpm. Most of them contain helical gears, which have higher load capacity than spur gears because their angular tooth orientation produces a longer effective tooth width.
Is a reducer the same as a gearbox?
A gear reducer is a mechanical transmission device that connects a motor to a driven load. It is also known as a gearbox. It allows you to modify the torque and speed between a motor and a load. Reduction gear assemblies are made up of series of gears.
What determines gear reducer size?
The “reduction” or gear ratio is calculated by dividing the number of teeth on the large gear by the number of teeth on the small gear. For example, if an electric motor drives a 13-tooth pinion gear that meshes with a 65-tooth gear, a reduction of 5:1 is achieved (65 / 13 = 5).
What is a shaft mount?
IronHorse shaft mount gearboxes are mechanical power transmission components that drive a load at a reduced fixed ratio of motor speed. Attaching to the shaft of the driven equipment, these gearboxes are available in up to 25:1 ratios, and include a torque arm used to prevent rotation.
How do I choose a reducer?
The first step in selecting a gear reducer is to know the required torque and speed as well as the most suitable type of motor to use. Then, it can be determined if a gear reducer is needed in the particular case. If so, then the next step is to select the proper type and ratio.
Why gear box is called reducer?
Gear Reducer = Speed Reducer Gear reducers are also known as speed reducers. The mechanical accessory that goes by either of these names is meant to reduce the rpm (revolutions per minute) transmitted between a motor and the machinery it is powering.
What is shaft support?
Shaft support blocks are used for end or intermittent support where loads are light and slight shaft deflection is not a concern. Shaft support blocks enable clamping of shafts, type SB and eliminate the need for bolts to maintain shaft position.
What are shaft rockers?
Shaft mount rockers are the strongest design. They provide rigidity and stability. They also allow for better valvetrain geometry. Shaft mounts are ideal for race engines that operate at high rpm (over 7,000).
