0.16 What should you pay attention to when selecting geared motors?
1. Torque and power
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Required output torque
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Required engine power (kW)
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Load type: constant, intermittent or alternating
2. Speed and gear ratio
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Desired output speed
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Suitable gear ratio
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Possible speed control (e.g. with frequency converter)
3. Design and assembly
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Type (B3, B5 etc.)
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Shaft type: Solid shaft, hollow shaft, plug-in shaft
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Space conditions and installation position
4. Gear type
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Spur gear, worm gear, bevel gear or flat gear
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Efficiency, noise level and self-locking
5. Operating conditions
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Ambient temperature
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Moisture, dust, chemicals
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Required protection rating (IP)
6. Duty cycle and load
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Continuous operation or short-term operation
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Switching frequency and starting torque
7. Additional equipment
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brake, torque arm, flange
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Encoder, special bearing, special paintwork
In short:
A geared motor must precisely meet torque, speed, design and operating conditions in order to operate durably and efficiently.