gear boxes
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- October 11, 2021
A gear box transmits mechanical energy to an output device and is an essential component of machines used in various industries. As a leading e-marketplace for unused and genuine MRO spares, we explain some of the different types of gear boxes and what are their uses:
Helical gear box: Helical gears are at an angle to the shaft. This leads to contact of more than one teeth during operation of the gear box, which helps the gear carry more load. Hence, helical gear box can withstand extremely high output torque, silent in operation and has a long service life. A helical gear box is typically used where high mechanical power is needed. Helical gear boxes are used in industrial units where plastics, cement and rubber are manufactured. These gear boxes are used in crushers, extruders, coolers and conveyors, which are all low-power applications. Helical gear boxes are also used in fertilizer industries, printing industries, earth-moving industries, steel rolling mills and textile industries.
