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Jun 20, 2017 - Common Applications for Radicon Gear Reducers

Radicon gear reducers sold by Gordon Russell in Alberta can be efficiently used in a wide variety of applications across several industries. These include a wide range of both basic and advanced methods, requiring the delivery of a controlled torque output and reduced motor speed. Radicon gear reducers are often used in both software and hardware support systems aimed at achieving optimal performance. In most industrial applications, the reducers are used with drive systems in order to achieve the optimal amount of output needed.

There are two common types of gear reducers:

• Helical gear speed reducers

• Worm gear reducers

Worm gear reducers are manufactured to produce highly adjustable strength on the axle used. To ensure a long life and reduced wear and tear, the axle is made from steel alloys that have been hardened; the worm is made from bronze and other high flexible metals to reduce wear.

Applications

Gear reducers can be used throughout several industries. Common applications of gear reducers include:

Cranes and Hoists: Cranes and hoists require several stoppages with regular use. This means that speed control components are essential in order to keep the crane and hoists speed low. Gear reducers are also occasionally used as couplers on the gears to help operators manage the operational speeds of the cranes and hoists.

Conveyors: Industrial conveyor systems are made to operate on geared systems, and Radicon gear reducers play an important part in keeping their speed low for efficient day-to-day operations. The reducers are secured to the drives in order to control the speed, while keeping high efficiency in terms of operation.

Mixers: Concrete mixers and other machines that use rotating arms use geared motors. To keep their speed manageable for operators, the motors are attached to the gear reducer in order, keeping the gear movements under control at all times. With the reducers secure on the mixers, the operators can easily control the speed at which the mixers operate for both safety and efficiency.

Looking for a Radicon gearbox reducer for your day-to-day applications? Call Gordon Russell today at (403) 340-8856.