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Gearhead Tutorials

Precision Gearhead Application Considerations - a gearhead is typically chosen to increase the output torque or to reduce the output speed. This 2 page tutorial details other specific items to keep in mind when specifying a gearhead including:

Backlash

Bearing choice

Lubrication

Input speed and direction of rotation

Blocking, stalling, and backdriving