A helical gear is cut at angles which allows for gradual contact between each of the helical gear teeth. This type of innovation provides for a smooth and quiet operation. Gearboxes using a helical gear configuration are applicable in high horsepower and efficient applications.

The helical gear is widely used in applications which require efficiency and high horsepower. The following are examples of typical applications where a helical gear may be used:

• Oil Industry
• Blowers
• Food and Labeling
• Cutters
• Elevators

Advantages of a Helical Gear:

• Can be meshed in parallel or cross orientation
• Smooth and quiet operation
• Efficient
• High horsepower


Disadvantages of a Helical Gear:

• Resultant thrust along axis of gear
• Additives to lubrication

A helical gear is typically constructed from cast iron, aluminum allow or iron material but may vary depending on the manufacturer.

Note: A helical gear is made from steel materials, and can be noisy when coming into contact with another heclical gear, which makes them prone to wear.

Q. Are planetary and spur bevel gear box types bi-directional? A. Yes, planetary and spur bevel gear boxes are designed to be used for bi-directional operation. The direction the input shaft rotates and gear arrangement of the bevel gear box will determine the rotation of the output shaft. Q. Can Anaheim Automation’s motors be combined with a bevel gear box? A. Anaheim Automation’s motors can be assembled with a bevel gear box to meet the necessary requirements of an application. Motors and bevel gear boxes can be purchased separately or be purchased as an assembled unit. Customization is available. Minimum purchase requirements and a Non-Cancellable/Non-Returnable agreement will apply. Q. What is the lifetime of an Anaheim Automation motor and bevel gear box? A. The lifetime of a motor and bevel gear box varies by user application. Certain factors determine the lifetime of a product, such as environment, radial loads (torque), duty cycle, and input power. All these factors play a role in the lifetime of a motor and bevel gear box. Anaheim Automation’s experienced Application Engineers are available to provide recommendations on the best products for your specific application criteria. Q. What type of bevel gear box would be used for right angle applications? A. A bevel and worm bevel gear boxes are mainly utilized in right angle applications. They offer high efficiency and low gear ratios. A straight bevel bevel gear box with straight cut teeth are utilized in slow speed applications, whereas spiral bevel bevel gear boxes with curved teeth are utilized in high performance, high speed applications. Worm bevel gear boxes are also available with right angle configurations. They are able to sustain high shock loads, low in noise, maintenance-free but are less efficient than a bevel bevel gear box. Q. Can a bevel gear box be backdriven? A. Some bevel gear box types, such as a spur bevel gear box can be backdriven, while some, such as the worm bevel gear box cannot be backdriven. Q. How many planet gears are there in a bevel gear box? A. The amount of planetary gears in a bevel gear box differs based on specific application requirements. Most planetary bevel gear box types consist of two or more planetary gears. Q. What is the difference between straight cut gears and helical gears? A. Straight cut gears have straight and tapered teeth, and are used for low speed applications. Helical gears are cut at angles to allow gradual contact between the gear teeth. This allows for smooth and quiet operation. Helical gears are applicable in high horsepower and efficient applications.

There are many types of gear boxes manufactured throughout the world. One of the main differences between each individual gear box is their performance characteristics. Choosing from the various gear box types is application dependent. A gear box is available in many sizes, ratios, efficiencies and backlash characteristics. All of these design factors will affect the performance and cost of a gear box. There are several gear box types which are listed below: Bevel Gear Box A bevel gear box is mainly used in right angle, low gear ratio applications, due to their shafts perpendicular arrangement to one another. A bevel gear box makes it possible to change operating angles. Two different types of bevel gear boxes includes straight and spiral. A straight bevel gear box is used for slow speed applications, and have straight and tapered teeth. The spiral bevel gear box has curved and oblique teeth, and are used mainly for high-performance, high speed applications. A bevel gear box is typically constructed of cast iron, aluminum alloy or other steel materials. Helical Gear Box Unlike spur gears, gears on a helical gear box is cut at angles which allow for gradual contact between the gear teeth. This design provides for a smooth and quiet operation. A helical gear box is compact, efficient and available in a 5:1 ratio per stage. A helical gear box can be used on non-parallel and perpendicular shafts. These gear box types are applicable in high horsepower and efficient applications. A helical gear box is typically constructed with cast iron, aluminum alloy or iron material. Spur Gear Box A spur gear box is compact, cost-effective, efficient and readily available. A spur gear boxe is available in a 10:1 ratio per stage, made with straight teeth mounted on a parallel shaft. The noise level of a spur gear box is relatively high due to colliding teeth of the gears. In comparison with a worm gear box, they are more expensive, noisier and have less shock capability. The spur gear box is widely used in applications requiring an increase or reduction in speed and high output torque. A spur gear box is typically constructed with metals such as steel or brass, and plastics such as nylon or polycarbonate. Worm Gear Box A worm gear box can handle high shock loads, and is low in noise and maintenance-free, but less efficient than other gear box types. It is also available in right angle configuration. The worm gear box configuration allows the worm to turn the gear with ease; however, the gear cannot turn the worm. The prevention of the gear to move the worm can be utilized as a braking system. When the gear box is turned off, it is held in a locked position. A worm gear box is typically constructed of aluminum, stainless steel and cast iron. Planetary Gear Box A planetary gear box is named so due to their resemblance of the solar system. A planetary gear box consists of three main components: sun gear, ring gear and two or more planet gears. The sun gear is the located in the center, the ring gear is the outermost gear, and the planet gears are the gears surrounding the sun gear inside the ring gear. A planetary gear box is used in applications requiring low backlash, compact size, high efficiency, resistance to shock, and high torque to weight ratio.

Q. Are planetary and spur bevel gearbox types bi-directional? A. Yes, planetary and spur bevel gearboxes are designed to be used for bi-directional operation. The direction the input shaft rotates and gear arrangement of the bevel gearbox will determine the rotation of the output shaft. Q. Can Anaheim Automation’s motors be combined with a bevel gearbox? A. Anaheim Automation’s motors can be assembled with a bevel gearbox to meet the necessary requirements of an application. Motors and bevel gearboxes can be purchased separately or be purchased as an assembled unit. Customization is available. Minimum purchase requirements and a Non-Cancellable/Non-Returnable agreement will apply. Q. What is the lifetime of an Anaheim Automation motor and bevel gearbox? A. The lifetime of a motor and bevel gearbox varies by user application. Certain factors determine the lifetime of a product, such as environment, radial loads (torque), duty cycle, and input power. All these factors play a role in the lifetime of a motor and bevel gearbox. Anaheim Automation’s experienced Application Engineers are available to provide recommendations on the best products for your specific application criteria. Q. What type of bevel gearbox would be used for right angle applications? A. A bevel and worm bevel gearboxes are mainly utilized in right angle applications. They offer high efficiency and low gear ratios. A straight bevel bevel gearbox with straight cut teeth are utilized in slow speed applications, whereas spiral bevel bevel gearboxes with curved teeth are utilized in high performance, high speed applications. Worm bevel gearboxes are also available with right angle configurations. They are able to sustain high shock loads, low in noise, maintenance-free but are less efficient than a bevel bevel gearbox. Q. Can a bevel gearbox be backdriven? A. Some bevel gearbox types, such as a spur bevel gearbox can be backdriven, while some, such as the worm bevel gearbox cannot be backdriven. Q. How many planet gears are there in a bevel gearbox? A. The amount of planetary gears in a bevel gearbox differs based on specific application requirements. Most planetary bevel gearbox types consist of two or more planetary gears. Q. What is the difference between straight cut gears and helical gears? A. Straight cut gears have straight and tapered teeth, and are used for low speed applications. Helical gears are cut at angles to allow gradual contact between the gear teeth. This allows for smooth and quiet operation. Helical gears are applicable in high horsepower and efficient applications.

There are many types of gearboxes manufactured throughout the world. One of the main differences between each individual gearbox is their performance characteristics. Choosing from the various gearbox types is application dependent. A gearbox is available in many sizes, ratios, efficiencies and backlash characteristics. All of these design factors will affect the performance and cost of a gearbox. There are several gearbox types which are listed below: Bevel Gearbox A bevel gearbox is mainly used in right angle, low gear ratio applications, due to their shafts perpendicular arrangement to one another. A bevel gearbox makes it possible to change operating angles. Two different types of bevel gearboxes includes straight and spiral. A straight bevel gearbox is used for slow speed applications, and have straight and tapered teeth. The spiral bevel gearbox has curved and oblique teeth, and are used mainly for high-performance, high speed applications. A bevel gearbox is typically constructed of cast iron, aluminum alloy or other steel materials. Helical Gearbox Unlike spur gears, gears on a helical gearbox is cut at angles which allow for gradual contact between the gear teeth. This design provides for a smooth and quiet operation. A helical gearbox is compact, efficient and available in a 5:1 ratio per stage. A helical gearbox can be used on non-parallel and perpendicular shafts. These gearbox types are applicable in high horsepower and efficient applications. A helical gearbox is typically constructed with cast iron, aluminum alloy or iron material. Spur Gearbox A spur gearbox is compact, cost-effective, efficient and readily available. A spur gearboxe is available in a 10:1 ratio per stage, made with straight teeth mounted on a parallel shaft. The noise level of a spur gearbox is relatively high due to colliding teeth of the gears. In comparison with a worm gearbox, they are more expensive, noisier and have less shock capability. The spur gearbox is widely used in applications requiring an increase or reduction in speed and high output torque. A spur gearbox is typically constructed with metals such as steel or brass, and plastics such as nylon or polycarbonate. Worm Gearbox A worm gearbox can handle high shock loads, and is low in noise and maintenance-free, but less efficient than other gearbox types. It is also available in right angle configuration. The worm gearbox configuration allows the worm to turn the gear with ease; however, the gear cannot turn the worm. The prevention of the gear to move the worm can be utilized as a braking system. When the gearbox is turned off, it is held in a locked position. A worm gearbox is typically constructed of aluminum, stainless steel and cast iron. Planetary Gearbox A planetary gearbox is named so due to their resemblance of the solar system. A planetary gearbox consists of three main components: sun gear, ring gear and two or more planet gears. The sun gear is the located in the center, the ring gear is the outermost gear, and the planet gears are the gears surrounding the sun gear inside the ring gear. A planetary gearbox is used in applications requiring low backlash, compact size, high efficiency, resistance to shock, and high torque to weight ratio.

Q. Are planetary and spur gear boxes bi-directional? A. Yes, planetary and spur gear boxes are designed to be used for bi-directional operation. The direction the input shaft rotates and gear arrangement of the gearbox will determine the rotation of the output shaft. Q. Can Anaheim Automation’s motors be combined with gear boxes? A. Anaheim Automation’s motors can be assembled with gear boxes to meet the necessary requirements of an application. Motors and gear boxes can be purchased separately or be purchased as an assembled unit. Customization is available. Minimum purchase requirements and a Non-Cancellable/Non-Returnable agreement will apply. Q. What is the lifetime of Anaheim Automation’s motors and gear boxes? A. The lifetime of motors and gear boxes varies by user application. Certain factors determine the lifetime of a product, such as environment, radial loads (torque), duty cycle, and input power. All these factors play a role in the lifetime of motors and gear boxes. Anaheim Automation’s experienced Application Engineers are available to provide recommendations on the best products for your specific application criteria. Q. What types of gear boxes would be used for right-angle applications? A. A bevel and worm gear boxes are mainly utilized in right angle applications. They offer high efficiency and low gear ratios. A straight bevel gearbox with straight cut teeth are utilized in slow speed applications, whereas spiral bevel gear boxes with curved teeth are utilized in high performance, high speed applications. Worm gear boxes are also available with right angle configurations. They are able to sustain high shock loads, low in noise, maintenance-free but are less efficient than bevel gear boxes. Q. Can gear boxes be backdriven? A. Some gear boxes, such as spur gear boxes can be backdriven, while some, such as the worm gear boxes cannot be backdriven. Q. How many planet gears are there in gear boxes? A. The amount of planetary gears in gear boxes differs based on specific application requirements. Most planetary gear boxes consist of two or more planetary gears. Q. What is the difference between straight cut gears and helical gears? A. Straight cut gears have straight and tapered teeth, and are used for low speed applications. Helical gears are cut at angles to allow gradual contact between the gear teeth. This allows for smooth and quiet operation. Helical gears are applicable in high horsepower and efficient applications.

The physical components of gear boxes vary from one gearbox type to another, as well as differences between manufacturers. Most gear boxes are constructed from steel materials such as iron, aluminum and brass. Unlike other gearbox types, spur gear boxes can also be made with plastics such as polycarbonate or nylon. Other than the raw materials used, the orientation of the gear teeth play a major role in the overall efficiency, torque and speed of the system. Straight gear teeth gear boxes are typically used in low-speed applications. These gear boxes can be noisy, and may have lower overall efficiency. Helical gear boxes are typically used in high-speed applications. These gear boxes are quieter in operation than straight gear teeth gear boxes, which may improve their overall efficiency.

There are many types of gear boxes manufactured throughout the world. One of the main differences between individual gear boxes is their performance characteristics. Choosing from the various gearbox types is application dependent. Gear Boxes are available in many sizes, ratios, efficiencies and backlash characteristics. All of these design factors will affect the performance and cost of these gear boxes. There are several types of gear boxes which are listed below: Bevel Gear Boxes Bevel gear boxes are mainly used in right angle, low gear ratio applications, due to their shafts perpendicular arrangement to one another. Bevel gear boxes make it possible to change operating angles. Two different types of bevel gear boxes includes straight and spiral. Straight bevel gear boxes are used for slow speed applications, and have straight and tapered teeth. The spiral bevel gearbox has curved and oblique teeth, and are used mainly for high-performance, high speed applications. Bevel gear boxes are typically constructed of cast iron, aluminum alloy or other steel materials. Helical Gear Boxes Unlike spur gears, gears on helical gear boxes are cut at angles which allow for gradual contact between the gear teeth. This design provides for a smooth and quiet operation. Helical gear boxes are compact, efficient and available in a 5:1 ratio per stage. Helical gear boxes can be used on non-parallel and perpendicular shafts. These types of gear boxes are applicable in high horsepower and efficient applications. Helical gear boxes are typically constructed with cast iron, aluminum alloy or iron material. Spur Gear Boxes Spur gear boxes are compact, cost-effective, efficient and readily available. Spur gear boxes are available in a 10:1 ratio per stage, made with straight teeth mounted on a parallel shaft. The noise level of spur gear boxes is relatively high due to colliding teeth of the gears. In comparison with a worm gearbox, they are more expensive, noisier and have less shock capability. Spur gear boxes are widely used in applications requiring an increase or reduction in speed and high output torque. Spur gear boxes are typically constructed with metals such as steel or brass, and plastics such as nylon or polycarbonate. Worm Gear Boxes Worm gear boxes can handle high shock loads, and are low in noise and maintenance-free, but are less efficient than other gearbox types. They are also available in right angle configuration. The worm gearbox configuration allows the worm to turn the gear with ease; however, the gear cannot turn the worm. The prevention of the gear to move the worm can be utilized as a braking system. When the gearbox is turned off, it is held in a locked position. Worm gear boxes are typically constructed of aluminum, stainless steel and cast iron. Planetary Gear Boxes Planetary gear boxes are named so due to their resemblance of the solar system. Planetary gear boxes consist of three main components: sun gear, ring gear and two or more planet gears. The sun gear is the located in the center, the ring gear is the outermost gear, and the planet gears are the gears surrounding the sun gear inside the ring gear. Planetary gear boxes are used in applications requiring low backlash, compact size, high efficiency, resistance to shock, and high torque to weight ratio.

Q. Are planetary and spur gear reducer types bi-directional? A. Yes, planetary and spur gear reduceres are designed to be used for bi-directional operation. The direction the input shaft rotates and gear arrangement of the gear reducer will determine the rotation of the output shaft. Q. Can Anaheim Automation’s motors be combined with a gear reducer? A. Anaheim Automation’s motors can be assembled with a gear reducer to meet the necessary requirements of an application. Motors and gear reduceres can be purchased separately or be purchased as an assembled unit. Customization is available. Minimum purchase requirements and a Non-Cancellable/Non-Returnable agreement will apply. Q. What is the lifetime of an Anaheim Automation motor and gear reducer? A. The lifetime of a motor and gear reducer varies by user application. Certain factors determine the lifetime of a product, such as environment, radial loads (torque), duty cycle, and input power. All these factors play a role in the lifetime of a motor and gear reducer. Anaheim Automation’s experienced Application Engineers are available to provide recommendations on the best products for your specific application criteria. Q. What type of gear reducer would be used for right angle applications? A. A bevel and worm gear reduceres are mainly utilized in right angle applications. They offer high efficiency and low gear ratios. A straight bevel gear reducer with straight cut teeth are utilized in slow speed applications, whereas spiral bevel gear reduceres with curved teeth are utilized in high performance, high speed applications. Worm gear reduceres are also available with right angle configurations. They are able to sustain high shock loads, low in noise, maintenance-free but are less efficient than a bevel gear reducer. Q. Can a gear reducer be backdriven? A. Some gear reducer types, such as a spur gear reducer can be backdriven, while some, such as the worm gear reducer cannot be backdriven. Q. How many planet gears are there in a gear reducer? A. The amount of planetary gears in a gear reducer differs based on specific application requirements. Most planetary gear reducer types consist of two or more planetary gears. Q. What is the difference between straight cut gears and helical gears? A. Straight cut gears have straight and tapered teeth, and are used for low speed applications. Helical gears are cut at angles to allow gradual contact between the gear teeth. This allows for smooth and quiet operation. Helical gears are applicable in high horsepower and efficient applications.

The physical components of a gear reducer varies from one gear reducer type to another, as well as differences between manufacturers. Most gear reducer types are constructed from steel materials such as iron, aluminum and brass. Unlike other gear reducer types, spur gear reduceres can also be made with plastics such as polycarbonate or nylon. Other than the raw materials used, the orientation of the gear teeth play a major role in the overall efficiency, torque and speed of the system. A straight gear teeth gear reducer is typically used in low-speed applications. This can cause the gear reducer to be noisy, and lower its overall efficiency. A helical gear reducer is typically used in high-speed applications. This type of gear reducer is quieter in operation than a straight gear teeth gear reducer, which may improve the overall efficiency.

There are many types of gear reducers manufactured throughout the world. One of the main differences between each individual gear reducer is their performance characteristics. Choosing from the various gear reducer types is application dependent. A gear reducer is available in many sizes, ratios, efficiencies and backlash characteristics. All of these design factors will affect the performance and cost of a gear reducer. There are several gear reducer types which are listed below: Bevel Gear Reducer A bevel gear reducer is mainly used in right angle, low gear ratio applications, due to their shafts perpendicular arrangement to one another. A bevel gear reducer makes it possible to change operating angles. Two different types of bevel gear reducers includes straight and spiral. A straight bevel gear reducer is used for slow speed applications, and have straight and tapered teeth. The spiral bevel gear reducer has curved and oblique teeth, and are used mainly for high-performance, high speed applications. A bevel gear reducer is typically constructed of cast iron, aluminum alloy or other steel materials. Helical Gear Reducer Unlike spur gears, gears on a helical gear reducer is cut at angles which allow for gradual contact between the gear teeth. This design provides for a smooth and quiet operation. A helical gear reducer is compact, efficient and available in a 5:1 ratio per stage. A helical gear reducer can be used on non-parallel and perpendicular shafts. These gear reducer types are applicable in high horsepower and efficient applications. A helical gear reducer is typically constructed with cast iron, aluminum alloy or iron material. Spur Gear Reducer A spur gear reducer is compact, cost-effective, efficient and readily available. A spur gear reducere is available in a 10:1 ratio per stage, made with straight teeth mounted on a parallel shaft. The noise level of a spur gear reducer is relatively high due to colliding teeth of the gears. In comparison with a worm gear reducer, they are more expensive, noisier and have less shock capability. The spur gear reducer is widely used in applications requiring an increase or reduction in speed and high output torque. A spur gear reducer is typically constructed with metals such as steel or brass, and plastics such as nylon or polycarbonate. Worm Gear Reducer A worm gear reducer can handle high shock loads, and is low in noise and maintenance-free, but less efficient than other gear reducer types. It is also available in right angle configuration. The worm gear reducer configuration allows the worm to turn the gear with ease; however, the gear cannot turn the worm. The prevention of the gear to move the worm can be utilized as a braking system. When the gear reducer is turned off, it is held in a locked position. A worm gear reducer is typically constructed of aluminum, stainless steel and cast iron. Planetary Gear Reducer A planetary gear reducer is named so due to their resemblance of the solar system. A planetary gear reducer consists of three main components: sun gear, ring gear and two or more planet gears. The sun gear is the located in the center, the ring gear is the outermost gear, and the planet gears are the gears surrounding the sun gear inside the ring gear. A planetary gear reducer is used in applications requiring low backlash, compact size, high efficiency, resistance to shock, and high torque to weight ratio.

Q. Are planetary and spur gear reducers bi-directional? A. Yes, planetary and spur gear reducers are designed to be used for bi-directional operation. The direction the input shaft rotates and gear arrangement of the gearbox will determine the rotation of the output shaft. Q. Can Anaheim Automation’s motors be combined with gear reducers? A. Anaheim Automation’s motors can be assembled with gear reducers to meet the necessary requirements of an application. Motors and gear reducers can be purchased separately or be purchased as an assembled unit. Customization is available. Minimum purchase requirements and a Non-Cancellable/Non-Returnable agreement will apply. Q. What is the lifetime of Anaheim Automation’s motors and gear reducers? A. The lifetime of motors and gear reducers varies by user application. Certain factors determine the lifetime of a product, such as environment, radial loads (torque), duty cycle, and input power. All these factors play a role in the lifetime of motors and gear reducers. Anaheim Automation’s experienced Application Engineers are available to provide recommendations on the best products for your specific application criteria. Q. What types of gear reducers would be used for right-angle applications? A. A bevel and worm gear reducers are mainly utilized in right angle applications. They offer high efficiency and low gear ratios. A straight bevel gearbox with straight cut teeth are utilized in slow speed applications, whereas spiral bevel gear reducers with curved teeth are utilized in high performance, high speed applications. Worm gear reducers are also available with right angle configurations. They are able to sustain high shock loads, low in noise, maintenance-free but are less efficient than bevel gear reducers. Q. Can gear reducers be backdriven? A. Some gear reducers, such as spur gear reducers can be backdriven, while some, such as the worm gear reducers cannot be backdriven. Q. How many planet gears are there in gear reducers? A. The amount of planetary gears in gear reducers differs based on specific application requirements. Most planetary gear reducers consist of two or more planetary gears. Q. What is the difference between straight cut gears and helical gears? A. Straight cut gears have straight and tapered teeth, and are used for low speed applications. Helical gears are cut at angles to allow gradual contact between the gear teeth. This allows for smooth and quiet operation. Helical gears are applicable in high horsepower and efficient applications.

The physical components of gear reducers vary from one gearbox type to another, as well as differences between manufacturers. Most gear reducers are constructed from steel materials such as iron, aluminum and brass. Unlike other gearbox types, spur gear reducers can also be made with plastics such as polycarbonate or nylon. Other than the raw materials used, the orientation of the gear teeth play a major role in the overall efficiency, torque and speed of the system. Straight gear teeth gear reducers are typically used in low-speed applications. These gear reducers can be noisy, and may have lower overall efficiency. Helical gear reducers are typically used in high-speed applications. These gear reducers are quieter in operation than straight gear teeth gear reducers, which may improve their overall efficiency.

There are many types of gear reducers manufactured throughout the world. One of the main differences between individual gear reducers is their performance characteristics. Choosing from the various gearbox types is application dependent. Gear Reducers are available in many sizes, ratios, efficiencies and backlash characteristics. All of these design factors will affect the performance and cost of these gear reducers. There are several types of gear reducers which are listed below: Bevel Gear Reducers Bevel gear reducers are mainly used in right angle, low gear ratio applications, due to their shafts perpendicular arrangement to one another. Bevel gear reducers make it possible to change operating angles. Two different types of bevel gear reducers includes straight and spiral. Straight bevel gear reducers are used for slow speed applications, and have straight and tapered teeth. The spiral bevel gearbox has curved and oblique teeth, and are used mainly for high-performance, high speed applications. Bevel gear reducers are typically constructed of cast iron, aluminum alloy or other steel materials. Helical Gear Reducers Unlike spur gears, gears on helical gear reducers are cut at angles which allow for gradual contact between the gear teeth. This design provides for a smooth and quiet operation. Helical gear reducers are compact, efficient and available in a 5:1 ratio per stage. Helical gear reducers can be used on non-parallel and perpendicular shafts. These types of gear reducers are applicable in high horsepower and efficient applications. Helical gear reducers are typically constructed with cast iron, aluminum alloy or iron material. Spur Gear Reducers Spur gear reducers are compact, cost-effective, efficient and readily available. Spur gear reducers are available in a 10:1 ratio per stage, made with straight teeth mounted on a parallel shaft. The noise level of spur gear reducers is relatively high due to colliding teeth of the gears. In comparison with a worm gearbox, they are more expensive, noisier and have less shock capability. Spur gear reducers are widely used in applications requiring an increase or reduction in speed and high output torque. Spur gear reducers are typically constructed with metals such as steel or brass, and plastics such as nylon or polycarbonate. Worm Gear Reducers Worm gear reducers can handle high shock loads, and are low in noise and maintenance-free, but are less efficient than other gearbox types. They are also available in right angle configuration. The worm gearbox configuration allows the worm to turn the gear with ease; however, the gear cannot turn the worm. The prevention of the gear to move the worm can be utilized as a braking system. When the gearbox is turned off, it is held in a locked position. Worm gear reducers are typically constructed of aluminum, stainless steel and cast iron. Planetary Gear Reducers Planetary gear reducers are named so due to their resemblance of the solar system. Planetary gear reducers consist of three main components: sun gear, ring gear and two or more planet gears. The sun gear is the located in the center, the ring gear is the outermost gear, and the planet gears are the gears surrounding the sun gear inside the ring gear. Planetary gear reducers are used in applications requiring low backlash, compact size, high efficiency, resistance to shock, and high torque to weight ratio.

Q. Are planetary and spur gearbox types bi-directional? A. Yes, planetary and spur gearboxes are designed to be used for bi-directional operation. The direction the input shaft rotates and gear arrangement of the gearbox will determine the rotation of the output shaft. Q. Can Anaheim Automation’s motors be combined with a gearbox? A. Anaheim Automation’s motors can be assembled with a gearbox to meet the necessary requirements of an application. Motors and gearboxes can be purchased separately or be purchased as an assembled unit. Customization is available. Minimum purchase requirements and a Non-Cancellable/Non-Returnable agreement will apply. Q. What is the lifetime of an Anaheim Automation motor and gearbox? A. The lifetime of a motor and gearbox varies by user application. Certain factors determine the lifetime of a product, such as environment, radial loads (torque), duty cycle, and input power. All these factors play a role in the lifetime of a motor and gearbox. Anaheim Automation’s experienced Application Engineers are available to provide recommendations on the best products for your specific application criteria. Q. What type of gearbox would be used for right angle applications? A. A bevel and worm gearboxes are mainly utilized in right angle applications. They offer high efficiency and low gear ratios. A straight bevel gearbox with straight cut teeth are utilized in slow speed applications, whereas spiral bevel gearboxes with curved teeth are utilized in high performance, high speed applications. Worm gearboxes are also available with right angle configurations. They are able to sustain high shock loads, low in noise, maintenance-free but are less efficient than a bevel gearbox. Q. Can a gearbox be backdriven? A. Some gearbox types, such as a spur gearbox can be backdriven, while some, such as the worm gearbox cannot be backdriven. Q. How many planet gears are there in a gearbox? A. The amount of planetary gears in a gearbox differs based on specific application requirements. Most planetary gearbox types consist of two or more planetary gears. Q. What is the difference between straight cut gears and helical gears? A. Straight cut gears have straight and tapered teeth, and are used for low speed applications. Helical gears are cut at angles to allow gradual contact between the gear teeth. This allows for smooth and quiet operation. Helical gears are applicable in high horsepower and efficient applications.

The physical components of a gearbox varies from one gearbox type to another, as well as differences between manufacturers. Most gearbox types are constructed from steel materials such as iron, aluminum and brass. Unlike other gearbox types, spur gearboxes can also be made with plastics such as polycarbonate or nylon. Other than the raw materials used, the orientation of the gear teeth play a major role in the overall efficiency, torque and speed of the system. A straight gear teeth gearbox is typically used in low-speed applications. This can cause the gearbox to be noisy, and lower its overall efficiency. A helical gearbox is typically used in high-speed applications. This type of gearbox is quieter in operation than a straight gear teeth gearbox, which may improve the overall efficiency.

There are many types of gearboxes manufactured throughout the world. One of the main differences between each individual gearbox is their performance characteristics. Choosing from the various gearbox types is application dependent. A gearbox is available in many sizes, ratios, efficiencies and backlash characteristics. All of these design factors will affect the performance and cost of a gearbox. There are several gearbox types which are listed below: Bevel Gearbox A bevel gearbox is mainly used in right angle, low gear ratio applications, due to their shafts perpendicular arrangement to one another. A bevel gearbox makes it possible to change operating angles. Two different types of bevel gearboxes includes straight and spiral. A straight bevel gearbox is used for slow speed applications, and have straight and tapered teeth. The spiral bevel gearbox has curved and oblique teeth, and are used mainly for high-performance, high speed applications. A bevel gearbox is typically constructed of cast iron, aluminum alloy or other steel materials. Helical Gearbox Unlike spur gears, gears on a helical gearbox is cut at angles which allow for gradual contact between the gear teeth. This design provides for a smooth and quiet operation. A helical gearbox is compact, efficient and available in a 5:1 ratio per stage. A helical gearbox can be used on non-parallel and perpendicular shafts. These gearbox types are applicable in high horsepower and efficient applications. A helical gearbox is typically constructed with cast iron, aluminum alloy or iron material. Spur Gearbox A spur gearbox is compact, cost-effective, efficient and readily available. A spur gearboxe is available in a 10:1 ratio per stage, made with straight teeth mounted on a parallel shaft. The noise level of a spur gearbox is relatively high due to colliding teeth of the gears. In comparison with a worm gearbox, they are more expensive, noisier and have less shock capability. The spur gearbox is widely used in applications requiring an increase or reduction in speed and high output torque. A spur gearbox is typically constructed with metals such as steel or brass, and plastics such as nylon or polycarbonate. Worm Gearbox A worm gearbox can handle high shock loads, and is low in noise and maintenance-free, but less efficient than other gearbox types. It is also available in right angle configuration. The worm gearbox configuration allows the worm to turn the gear with ease; however, the gear cannot turn the worm. The prevention of the gear to move the worm can be utilized as a braking system. When the gearbox is turned off, it is held in a locked position. A worm gearbox is typically constructed of aluminum, stainless steel and cast iron. Planetary Gearbox A planetary gearbox is named so due to their resemblance of the solar system. A planetary gearbox consists of three main components: sun gear, ring gear and two or more planet gears. The sun gear is the located in the center, the ring gear is the outermost gear, and the planet gears are the gears surrounding the sun gear inside the ring gear. A planetary gearbox is used in applications requiring low backlash, compact size, high efficiency, resistance to shock, and high torque to weight ratio.

Q. Are planetary and spur gearboxes bi-directional? A. Yes, planetary and spur gearboxes are designed to be used for bi-directional operation. The direction the input shaft rotates and gear arrangement of the gearbox will determine the rotation of the output shaft. Q. Can Anaheim Automation’s motors be combined with gearboxes? A. Anaheim Automation’s motors can be assembled with gearboxes to meet the necessary requirements of an application. Motors and gearboxes can be purchased separately or be purchased as an assembled unit. Customization is available. Minimum purchase requirements and a Non-Cancellable/Non-Returnable agreement will apply. Q. What is the lifetime of Anaheim Automation’s motors and gearboxes? A. The lifetime of motors and gearboxes varies by user application. Certain factors determine the lifetime of a product, such as environment, radial loads (torque), duty cycle, and input power. All these factors play a role in the lifetime of motors and gearboxes. Anaheim Automation’s experienced Application Engineers are available to provide recommendations on the best products for your specific application criteria. Q. What types of gearboxes would be used for right-angle applications? A. A bevel and worm gearboxes are mainly utilized in right angle applications. They offer high efficiency and low gear ratios. A straight bevel gearbox with straight cut teeth are utilized in slow speed applications, whereas spiral bevel gearboxes with curved teeth are utilized in high performance, high speed applications. Worm gearboxes are also available with right angle configurations. They are able to sustain high shock loads, low in noise, maintenance-free but are less efficient than bevel gearboxes. Q. Can gearboxes be backdriven? A. Some gearboxes, such as spur gearboxes can be backdriven, while some, such as the worm gearboxes cannot be backdriven. Q. How many planet gears are there in gearboxes? A. The amount of planetary gears in gearboxes differs based on specific application requirements. Most planetary gearboxes consist of two or more planetary gears. Q. What is the difference between straight cut gears and helical gears? A. Straight cut gears have straight and tapered teeth, and are used for low speed applications. Helical gears are cut at angles to allow gradual contact between the gear teeth. This allows for smooth and quiet operation. Helical gears are applicable in high horsepower and efficient applications.

The physical components of gearboxes vary from one gearbox type to another, as well as differences between manufacturers. Most gearboxes are constructed from steel materials such as iron, aluminum and brass. Unlike other gearbox types, spur gearboxes can also be made with plastics such as polycarbonate or nylon. Other than the raw materials used, the orientation of the gear teeth play a major role in the overall efficiency, torque and speed of the system. Straight gear teeth gearboxes are typically used in low-speed applications. These gearboxes can be noisy, and may have lower overall efficiency. Helical gearboxes are typically used in high-speed applications. These gearboxes are quieter in operation than straight gear teeth gearboxes, which may improve their overall efficiency.

There are many types of gearboxes manufactured throughout the world. One of the main differences between individual gearboxes is their performance characteristics. Choosing from the various gearbox types is application dependent. Gearboxes are available in many sizes, ratios, efficiencies and backlash characteristics. All of these design factors will affect the performance and cost of these gearboxes. There are several types of gearboxes which are listed below: Bevel Gearboxes Bevel gearboxes are mainly used in right angle, low gear ratio applications, due to their shafts perpendicular arrangement to one another. Bevel gearboxes make it possible to change operating angles. Two different types of bevel gearboxes includes straight and spiral. Straight bevel gearboxes are used for slow speed applications, and have straight and tapered teeth. The spiral bevel gearbox has curved and oblique teeth, and are used mainly for high-performance, high speed applications. Bevel gearboxes are typically constructed of cast iron, aluminum alloy or other steel materials. Helical Gearboxes Unlike spur gears, gears on helical gearboxes are cut at angles which allow for gradual contact between the gear teeth. This design provides for a smooth and quiet operation. Helical gearboxes are compact, efficient and available in a 5:1 ratio per stage. Helical gearboxes can be used on non-parallel and perpendicular shafts. These types of gearboxes are applicable in high horsepower and efficient applications. Helical gearboxes are typically constructed with cast iron, aluminum alloy or iron material. Spur Gearboxes Spur gearboxes are compact, cost-effective, efficient and readily available. Spur gearboxes are available in a 10:1 ratio per stage, made with straight teeth mounted on a parallel shaft. The noise level of spur gearboxes is relatively high due to colliding teeth of the gears. In comparison with a worm gearbox, they are more expensive, noisier and have less shock capability. Spur gearboxes are widely used in applications requiring an increase or reduction in speed and high output torque. Spur gearboxes are typically constructed with metals such as steel or brass, and plastics such as nylon or polycarbonate. Worm Gearboxes Worm gearboxes can handle high shock loads, and are low in noise and maintenance-free, but are less efficient than other gearbox types. They are also available in right angle configuration. The worm gearbox configuration allows the worm to turn the gear with ease; however, the gear cannot turn the worm. The prevention of the gear to move the worm can be utilized as a braking system. When the gearbox is turned off, it is held in a locked position. Worm gearboxes are typically constructed of aluminum, stainless steel and cast iron. Planetary Gearboxes Planetary gearboxes are named so due to their resemblance of the solar system. Planetary gearboxes consist of three main components: sun gear, ring gear and two or more planet gears. The sun gear is the located in the center, the ring gear is the outermost gear, and the planet gears are the gears surrounding the sun gear inside the ring gear. Planetary gearboxes are used in applications requiring low backlash, compact size, high efficiency, resistance to shock, and high torque to weight ratio.

Advantages of a Helical Gear: • Can be meshed in parallel or cross orientation • Smooth and quiet operation • Efficient • High horsepower Disadvantages of a Helical Gear: • Resultant thrust along axis of gear • Additives to lubrication

The helical gear is widely used in applications which require efficiency and high horsepower. The following are examples of typical applications where a helical gear may be used: • Oil Industry • Blowers • Food and Labeling • Cutters • Elevators

A helical gear is typically constructed from cast iron, aluminum allow or iron material but may vary depending on the manufacturer. Note: A helical gear is made from steel materials, and can be noisy when coming into contact with another heclical gear, which makes them prone to wear.