Gearhead Tutorials

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