Precision servo reducers
These precision servo worm reducers deliver high performance, precise positioning, and repeatability.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Five sizes (50 to 125 mm center distance)
- Input speeds to 5,000 rpm and ratios from 4.75 to 52.1
- Angular backlash of less than two arc-mins.
- Hollow bore outlet for mounting
ATLANTA DRIVES SYSTEM INC.
Wall Township, N.J.
(800) 505-1715
www.atlantadrives.com
Circle 219
Worm reducers
Two new Washguard all-stainless-steel worm reducers allow greater selection flexibility when converting equipment to washdown duty or stainless steel.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Size 818 or 821 (1.75 and 2.06-in. center distances)
- O-rings on input motor flange, input and output covers
- Stainless-steel hardware, data plate; 300-Series die cast stainless-steel housing, input flange, output cover, and shaft
LEESON ELECTRIC
Grafton, Wisc.
(262) 377-8810
www.leeson.com
Circle 220
Gearboxes
A corrosion-resistant version of the Slide-Rite universal gearbox features a one-piece, hard anodized aluminum case that seals gears from outside contaminants.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Two sizes include Standard and Compact
- Two 45° helical gears mesh at right angles
- Operate at maximum torque in either rotation, and slide axially along the drive or driven shaft
- Electroless nickel-plated geared sleeves, keys, retaining rings; stainless-steel ball bearings
TOL-O-MATIC INC.
Hamel, Minn.
(800) 328-2174
www.tolomatic.com
Circle 221
Right-angle gearhead
HG+ right-angle gearheads utilize single-stage gearing technology to create a compact design available in five sizes.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- 96% efficiency or more, guaranteed backlash of < 4 arc-mins., ratios of i = 3 to 10, and 20 to 640 Nm acceleration torque
- Mounts to all servomotors in five minutes
- Low inertia, noise, heat, and costs; and high speeds
ALPHA GEAR DRIVES INC.
Elk Grove Village, Ill.
(888) 534-1222
www.alphagear.com
Circle 222
Shaft mounted reducers
Shaft-mounted Planetgear-series reducers provide a practical alternative to helical shaft mounted reducers.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Incorporate all Planetgear features; torques from 280,000 lb-in. to 2.9 million lb-in., with ratios of 20.41:1 to 1785:1
- Eliminates low-speed coupling, chain drive, and reducer mounting base
- Modular design and interchangeable components for fast and easy ratio change-up
- Taconite-duty seals for optimal performance and long life
- Self-aligning; 6 or more teeth for load sharing
REXNORD INDUSTRIES INC.
Milwaukee, Wis.
(414) 643-2300
www.rexnord.com
Circle 223
Spur gearheads
SI series of spur inline gearheads use a one-piece gear cluster in four sizes.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- 4,000 rpm input
- Minimum efficiency of 90%
- Operating temperature range from -60° to 250°F
- Ratios from 3:1 to 100:1, backlash of 20/10 arc/min., continuous torque of 20, 60, 200, or 350 lb-in.
CGI INC.
Carson City, Nev.
(775) 882-3422
www.cgimotion.com
Circle 224
Miniature gearhead
CSF-XHF size-8 gearhead offers high precision and zero-backlash in a 32 mm2 × 29 mm-long package.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- 2 arc-min. positional accuracy
- 21 in.-lb rated torque, 80 in.-lb maximum
- Flange output for compact axial length
- Gear ratios 30, 50, and 100:1
- Direct connection to any motor
HD SYSTEMS INC.
Hauppauge, N.Y.
(800) 231-4374
www.hdsi.net
Circle 225
Planetary gearheads
E-series planetary gearheads use high density, full needle bearings for all planet gears.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Life exceeds 30,000 hours
- Five sizes and ratios from 3:1 to 512:1
- 7080 lb-in. torque
- Flexibly mount to any servo motor
NEUGART USA LP
Bethel Park, Penn.
(412) 835-4154
www.neugartusa.com
Circle 226
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