DRIVES , MOTORS & GEARS GEAR PURCHASING GUIDES
WEG
WEG releases second gearbox guide in a four-part series
Motor and drive manufacturer , WEG has published its second gearbox guidebook , helping buyers to ask the right questions in the geared motor buying process for their specific application and market . The guide titled , What mechanical engineers and plant operators need to know when buying geared motors , can be downloaded for free at www . weg-wg20 . com .
Choosing the right gear type is essential . With the wrong gear type , premature wear and damage could arise , causing the gears to interconnect improperly . This leads to costly replacements that could have been prevented in the early buying stages .
To prevent instances like these , the purchasing guide has been written to help engineers analyse the key technical criteria and areas of application before making a gearbox purchase . It addresses key questions such as , ‘ what are the exact power requirements for the gear unit ?’ and
‘ which efficiency guidelines and standards must be observed ?’.
Buyers must ensure that the purchased technology guarantees high plant availability and an optimum cost-benefit ratio . Therefore , this guide explains how to assess the cost-effectiveness of a geared motor adequately . Whether the gearbox in question is going into legacy or brand new system , the purchasing guide answers the following questions :
• Which gear unit best suits my application ?
• How can I identify a good gear unit ?
• What do I have to pay attention to when purchasing besides the cost-benefit ratio ?
“ This second guide will help engineers and potential buyers to make informed decisions surrounding gearboxes , especially as the industry has diversified over the last decade ,” explained Marek Lukaszczyk , European marketing manager at WEG .
“ This guidebook is designed to give technical buyers a critical eye in the buying process , to prevent problems later down the line . The informative book can be downloaded for free to help buyers and engineers gain a wealth of knowledge and experience about the buying process involving gearboxes . Also , keep an eye out for two more gearbox-focussed guides , which will be added to the series in the foreseeable future .”
Further information on WEG ’ s products can be found on the company website . The gear purchasing guide , What mechanical engineers and plant operators need to know when buying geared motors , can also be requested via this link here .
For further information , please visit www . weg . net
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