Considering Energy-Efficient Motors: Don't Forget the Gearbox - February 2013

David W. Conrad

The article "Considering Energy-Efficient Motors: Don't Forget the Gearbox" appeared in the February 2013 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

Summary
The mechanical components of your drive system play a major role in overall system efficiency. Don't cut corners.

Keywords
gearbox, gear drives, Master Power Transmission, design, efficiency

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