#Product Trends
Speed reducers: how to improve their efficiency
Tips to improve their efficiency
When speaking about efficiency in speed reducers we are thinking about their capability to prevent loss of energy in operation. Inside the actioning mechanism (gearbox), levels of friction between parts or the quality of the different materials in use may condition the output power delivered by a gear motor.
So, what are the key points to improve gear motors efficiency?
1. Speed reducers design
Gear motor manufacturers may design a transmission system that optimises output power. What is important here?
● Use and placement of rolling bearings
● Use of self-lubricated plain bearings
● Gear design (tooth size, placement…)
● Use of vibration-limiting components
2. Importance of materials and lifespan
There are many treatments that are capable of increasing the thermal resilience of mechanical components to increase their heat dissipation inside a gearbox.
Find out more on this article: “surface treatments in mechanical parts”
Are you interested in efficiency? Do you want to improve your gear motors operation? See the full article on CLR’s blog
