WAYS TO KEEP  INDUSTRIAL GEARBOX WORKING SMOOTHLY The United States exported around 42.7 million dollars worth of industrial machines in 2010 alone. However, some people skimp out on the routine maintenance and repairs needed to assure that these machines are running at the top of their game. Below are five tips to keeping your industrial

Applications of Worm Gear: What You Should Know Worm gear is a gearbox or  mechanical power transmission device. It is an invaluable piece of equipment and is available for power transmission in a wide range of machinery. Automobiles material handling equipment, machines, boats, elevators, forklifts, conveyors, cars — anything that relies on torque to produce

GEARBOX FAILURE Industrial gearboxes are an important component of all types of equipment. When they fail to operate as they should, it can be one of the huge gearbox problems for any business. With experience, you’ll learn to recognize four of the common signs of gearbox problems, which include excessive noise, vibrations, fluid leaks, and

Gear Reduction. A familiar term, but what does it actually mean? On the surface, it may seem that gears are being “reduced” in quantity or size, which is partially true.  When a rotary machine such as an engine or electric motor needs the output speed reduced and/or torque increased, gears are commonly used to accomplish

Gearbox in mainly divided into two types based on the type of transmission- Automatic Transmission Gearbox: A transmission in which various speeds are obtained automatically is known as an automatic transmission. An automatic transmission is generally subdivided into two types: Epicyclic gearbox: This type of gearbox uses no sliding dogs or gears to engage but

Herringbone Gear Spur Gear Helical Gear Bevel Gear Worm Gear Rack and Pinion Internal and External Gear Face Gear Sprockets 1)   Herringbone Gear – Herringbone gears resemble two helical gears that have been placed side by side. They are often referred to as “double helical”. In the double helical gears arrangement, the thrusts are counter-balanced. In

MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST YOU MUST FOLLOW  YEARLY MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST Check the machine for visual damages. Replace the worm reduction gear oils Check the compacting shoes for wearing. Replace if necessary. Check the blankets for wearing. Check the foundation bolts of the machine. Grease all the bearings and moving parts. Check the bearing bolts and replace them

Understanding the difference BRUSH DC MOTORS Glossary of terms: Commutator: Transfers the electric current through the brush assembly to the armature. Brushes: Ride on the commutator and sends electric current to the armature. Armature: The rotating part of a brush DC motor that contains the wire windings. Brushed Motors have been the most used DC