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Basics of Gearbox Selection

May 6, 2013
Sponsored by Stober
Selecting a gearbox can be quite difficult. Customers have a variety of gearboxes to choose from that are capable of fulfilling diverse requirements. A wrong decision could result in the purchase of a more expensive gearbox. The power transmission industry may need a gearbox that will support overhung loads while the motion control or servo industry may need a gearbox that will handle dynamic motion.

Learn more about how to best select gearboxes in this informative ebook. Topics covered include:

  • Common aspects of sizing applications
  • Sizing process for the power transmission industry
  • Sizing process for the servo industry

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