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helical concentric gearbox speed reducer decelerator has the features of high versatility,good combination and heavy loading capability, along with other merits such as easy to attain various transmission ratios, high efficiency, low vibrationand high permissible axis radial load. This series can not only be combined with various kinds of reducers and variators and meet the requirements, but also beadvantage of localization of related transmission equipment.
1) Output speed: 0.6~1,028rpm
2) Output torque: up to 18,000N.m
3) Motor power: 0.18~160kW
4) Mounted form: foot-mounted and flange-mounted mounting

Helical gearboxes utilize helical gears, which are characterized by their teeth being cut at an angle to the gear's axis of rotation, forming a helix. This angled tooth design provides several significant advantages over traditional spur gears and makes helical gearboxes a preferred choice in many applications.

Advantages of Helical Gearboxes:

1. Quiet and Smooth Operation: This is a primary benefit. Unlike spur gears where the entire tooth width engages simultaneously, the angled teeth of helical gears engage gradually. Contact begins at one end of the tooth and progresses smoothly across its face. This progressive meshing significantly reduces noise and vibration, making them ideal for applications where quiet operation is crucial.

2. Higher Load-Carrying Capacity: The angled teeth mean that more teeth are in contact at any given time, and the contact length is longer compared to spur gears of the same size. This distributes the load over a larger surface area, reducing stress on individual teeth and allowing helical gearboxes to transmit higher loads and greater torque. This also contributes to increased durability and a longer lifespan.

3. Smooth Power Transmission: The gradual and continuous engagement of teeth ensures a smoother transfer of power, minimizing shock loads and pulsations in the system. This leads to more consistent performance and reduced wear on associated components.

4. Higher Efficiency: Due to the optimized contact surfaces and reduced friction resulting from the gradual engagement, helical gearboxes can achieve very high transmission efficiency, often ranging from 95% to 98%.

5. Versatility in Shaft Orientation: While commonly used for parallel shaft configurations, helical gears can also be designed to transmit power between non-parallel (e.g., perpendicular) shafts, although this specific configuration is less common than bevel gears for right-angle drives.

6. Durability and Reliability: The robust design and the way the load is distributed over multiple teeth contribute to the overall durability and reliability of helical gearboxes, making them suitable for continuous operation in demanding environments.

Applications of Helical Gearboxes:

Helical gearboxes are widely used across numerous industries where smooth, quiet, and high-capacity power transmission is required:

1. Automotive Industry:

   • Transmissions: Helical gears are standard in most automotive manual and automatic transmissions (for forward gears) due to their quiet operation, smooth power delivery, and ability to handle high engine torque. (Reverse gears often use spur gears, which is why reverse can sometimes be louder).
   • Differentials.

2. Industrial Machinery:

   • Conveyor Systems: For smooth and reliable movement of materials, especially in environments where noise is a concern.
   • Pumps and Compressors: Ensuring efficient and quiet operation.
   • Blowers and Fans.
   • Mixers and Agitators: Handling various viscosities and loads.
   • Extruders and Crushers: In heavy-duty processing machinery.

3. Material Handling Equipment:

   • Cranes and Hoists: For lifting and moving heavy loads with precision and reduced noise.
   • Elevators.

4. Power Generation:

   • Wind Turbines: Used in the gearbox between the rotor and the generator to step up rotational speed efficiently.
   • Generators.

5. Heavy Industry:

   • Steel Mills: In rolling mills and other heavy processing equipment where high torque and continuous operation are critical.
   • Cement Mills.
   • Mining Equipment.

6. Textile, Plastic, and Food Industries: For various processing, mixing, and conveying applications where smooth operation, hygiene, and efficiency are important.

7. Printing and Paper & Pulp Industries: For precise and consistent motion control in high-speed machinery.

8. Robotics and Automation: In applications requiring smooth, precise, and relatively quiet motion control.