Gear Reducer Use Cases & Applications
Gear reducers are mechanical devices used to slow down the speed of a rotating body while increasing the torque. Gear reducers are parts of the transmission system in which the power produced by an engine or a rotating motor is transmitted to another rotating part of the system. The design usually consists of different gears housed in a box. Each gear offers a unique speed reduction ratio and torque. While most gear reducers are made of cast iron or steel, Electra Gear aluminum gear reducers are made of aluminum. Therefore, they are light, have a high strength-to-weight ratio, and have good corrosion resistance.
Use Cases of Gear Reducers
Gear reducers have many applications. Common ones include:
Gear Reducers for Crane and Hoists
It is essential to be able to control the speed of cranes and hoists so you can stop it whenever stoppage is required. Hence, they are usually operated at a low speed. However, the input speed doesn’t have to be low as long as a mechanism can control the output speed. Gear reducers are usually used to control the operational speed of Cranes and Hoists.
Gear Reducers for Conveyor Systems
Conveyors usually move on multiple gears. However, they are not meant to move at high speeds. Hence gear reducers are coupled with the gears to regulate their speed without compromising the efficiency. A standard industrial conveyor may require many gear reducers. Electra Gear gear reducers can be customized to meet the need of a particular conveyor system.
Gear Reducers for Automobiles
Gear reducers are parts of the transmission system that regulate power transmission from the engine to the wheels in automobiles. Motor vehicles need to move at lower speed and higher torque when climbing a slope. While you keep the engine power constant, gear reducers regulate the speed and torque transmitted to the wheels.
Gear Reducers for Concrete Mixers
Mixers are powered by a motor, and the power generated is transferred to the rotating arms by gears. For operators to effectively manage the operational speed, gear reducers are coupled with the motor to control the speed of the gear system. Hence, the operational speed of the mixer can be controlled. Gear reducers like Electra Gear aluminum gear reducer with high corrosion resistance are particularly effective in mixers.