Right Angle Gear Boxes

Right Angle Gear Boxes

Right angle gear boxes contain input shafts that are positioned perpendicularly to the output shafts. Right angle gear boxes, also referred to as right angle speed reducers, have up to 98 percent efficiency levels and are common in printing presses and glass cutting equipment.

Right angle gear boxes are utilized by a wide variety of industries. Some of these industries include materials handling, automotive, aerospace, recreational, construction, food and beverage processing, oil and gas, and textiles. Right angle gear boxes are used in a variety of applications, including use in automation equipment, conveyors, compressors, printing presses, pumps, compressors, generators, and robotics.

Remanufactured right angle gear boxes are commonly sold by manufacturers. These gear boxes often come at greatly reduced costs but may lack a warranty. When selecting a gear box, consider the gear ratio, efficiency requirements, mechanical rating, and thermal rating.