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Gearbox Reducer: Common Worm Drive Applications

It may share its name with a small, squishy creature, but the industrial worm drive is actually a mighty and important system in a compact package. However, when discussing this unique type of gearbox reducer, many people get confused because the term “worm” could mean the worm drive, the worm gear, the worm wheel or […]


Gear Drive Troubleshooting Tips

When you are trying to get a job done, the last thing you want to encounter is a problem with a mechanical power transmission product. Fortunately, when it comes to gearbox repairs, simple observations can tell you a lot about what is wrong with your power transmission equipment. This guide will help you troubleshoot gearbox […]


Trends in Gears – The Steampunk Movement

Since the invention of rotating machinery, gears have made the world go ’round. Long before they were put to work altering the force and direction of energy in power transmission equipment, gears were made of wood and employed to hoist heavy loads such as building materials and ship anchors. Gears are such a familiar staple […]


Noise Reduction Strategies for Industrial Machinery

Industrial noise is an inevitable part of using heavy machinery, but it can become a serious issue due to the potential for permanent hearing damage when workers experience prolonged exposure to high noise levels. As a result, noise reduction strategies are extremely important and should be constantly and actively in place in order to reduce […]


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