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Gearhead Tutorials
Gearhead Ordering Information- This 2-page guide gives information on how to order gearheads including:
Motor Diameter
Motor Length
Output Shaft
Motor Nominal Voltage
Special Configurations
Desired Gearhead Series
Desired Gear Ratio
Precision Gearhead Application Considerations - a gearhead is typically chosen to increase the output torque or to reduce the output speed. This 2-page tutorial details other specific items to keep in mind when specifying a gearhead including:
Backlash
Bearing choice
Lubrication
Input speed and direction of rotation
Blocking, stalling, and backdriving
How To Select a Reduction Gearhead - a 2-page tutorial detailing the step-by-step procedures on to select a precision gearhead. It includes the calculations necessary to determine:
Speeds
Torque
Ratios
Gearhead Construction and Use - This 5-page tutorial details the construction and types of gearheads including:
Spur Gear Type Gearheads
Direction of Rotation
Planetary Gears
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