Gearbox, motor and drive manufacturer WEG has published an infographic to help engineers and plant operators buying gear units.
The infographic provides an introduction to the five most popular gear types and offers application-specific considerations.
Engineers and plant operators responsible for gear selection may not always be experts in gear technology. The infographic visually shows the considerations companies must take into account before buying a gear unit.
It covers the following types: helical gears; bevel gears; parallel shaft gears; worm gears; and planetary gears.
When selecting a gear type, engineers should know what loads and environmental factors the unit will be subjected to, as well as space requirements. With new developments mainly expected on the electronic side, it is essential for engineers to know how the components will integrate into their application and the overall digital factory.
The infographic can be downloaded at: https://static.weg.net/medias/downloadcenter/h99/ha8/WEG-WMO-how-to-choose-the-right-gearbox-WEG242-english-Infographic.pdf