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Choosing the Right Gear Lubricant

Gear reducers need lubricant in order to function properly and deliver the torque, efficiency and performance that you expect when you invest in your machinery. With so many different types of lubrication out there, it’s hard to determine which one is the correct one for your application.

Maintaining a Safe Shop Environment

All employees are responsible for promoting and adhering to shop safety to protect themselves and others from injury. In order to prevent injuries and equipment damage, keeping equipment in proper condition and maintaining safe working environments are crucial.

Selecting the Right Gearing Products for Your Applications

Selecting the Right Gearing for Your Applications

Buyers must beware of brands that advertise the benefits of high-performance, energy efficient gearing. While speed reducers that are promoted as 94% to 96% efficient often deliver on that promise, the benefits of these are often dramatically overstated over other gearing options.

Increasing Gear Reducer Efficiencies

Efficient energy utilization is impacted by the type and ratio of the gearing system applied, achieving both the requisite speed and rotating force (torque) necessary for the machinery using the system. By reviewing torque and efficiency ratings and selecting the correct size and type for your system, you can best utilize your energy dollars and improve returns on investment.