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Bearings in Industrial Gearboxes

Bearings in Industrial Gearboxes

  • martedì 1 ottobre 2024 martedì 1 ottobre 2024

In the industrial context, large and medium-sized gearboxes play a crucial role in operations that require reliable mechanical power transmission. Bearings, as fundamental components, ensure the efficiency and durability of the gearbox. However, regular maintenance is essential to prevent failures and extend the system's lifespan. In this article, we will explore the importance of bearings and maintenance practices, also mentioning how Riduttori Italia, an expert team in gearbox overhaul, can step in when failures or wear occur.


Differences between Orthogonal Shaft Gearboxes and Planetary Gearboxes: Which to Choose?

Differences between Orthogonal Shaft Gearboxes and Planetary Gearboxes: Which to Choose?

  • mercoledì 18 settembre 2024 mercoledì 18 settembre 2024

When it comes to mechanical transmissions and speed reduction, two of the most commonly used solutions are right-angle gear reducers and planetary gear reducers. These two types of reducers have very different technical and structural characteristics, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial and non-industrial applications. But what are the main differences between the two? And how do you choose the most suitable reducer for your needs? Let's find out together in this article!


Preventive Maintenance of Gearboxes: How to Do It and Tips

Preventive Maintenance of Gearboxes: How to Do It and Tips

  • giovedì 5 settembre 2024 giovedì 5 settembre 2024

Preventive maintenance of gear reducers is a crucial element to ensure optimal operation and prolong the life of your industrial machinery. Riduttori Italia, with its extensive experience in the overhaul of gear reducers, is the ideal partner to provide you with professional and reliable service. In this article, we will share our experience regarding the importance of preventive maintenance and provide practical advice and best practices to keep your gear reducers in perfect working condition.


Renewal, or Bringing to New. We Are Specialists in Reducers

Renewal, or Bringing to New. We Are Specialists in Reducers

  • lunedì 1 luglio 2024 lunedì 1 luglio 2024

It happens that complex machines, production lines, and important processing systems use specially designed reducers, tailored to specific power and torque requirements. It happens that these reducers malfunction or break down completely, affecting the overall performance of the entire line in which they are installed.


And yet it moves! How does a mechanical gearbox work?

And yet it moves! How does a mechanical gearbox work?

  • mercoledì 8 maggio 2024 mercoledì 8 maggio 2024

Movement is a fundamental principle of the universe, essential for the functioning of many systems, both natural and man-made.
Everything moves, nothing stands still: from what moves at great speed to the tiniest elements that nevertheless - even if imperceptibly - move. This has always been the case, throughout human history.


Steelworks and Ironworks: where power is everything and it needs to be controlled

Steelworks and Ironworks: where power is everything and it needs to be controlled

  • venerdì 19 aprile 2024 venerdì 19 aprile 2024

The sector of Steelworks and Ironworks is a particular branch of industrial production that massively utilizes power reducers.

Large and complex mechanical systems and machines are installed in steelworks, which require power and torque to operate correctly and continuously, managing the applied load and ensuring the processes for which they have been designed.


Making gearboxes for rides and amusement parks is not a game. Our experience

Making gearboxes for rides and amusement parks is not a game. Our experience

  • mercoledì 3 aprile 2024 mercoledì 3 aprile 2024

For some time now at Riduttori Italia we have been dealing with gearboxes for rides, used in amusement park and amusement park attractions.


When to choose plastic gears

When to choose plastic gears

  • mercoledì 4 ottobre 2023 mercoledì 4 ottobre 2023

Plastic gears have found widespread diffusion in recent years and increasingly intensive use in various industries: here some advices about their use.

 


The sugar industry: gearboxes for the resource of the future

The sugar industry: gearboxes for the resource of the future

  • giovedì 29 giugno 2023 giovedì 29 giugno 2023

The sugar extraction and processing industry is a growing market. The demand for this material is constantly growing, and as a result producers find themselves increasing productivity and improving plant efficiency to meet it.


Gearboxes for mining industry: how technology helps

Gearboxes for mining industry: how technology helps

  • mercoledì 14 giugno 2023 mercoledì 14 giugno 2023

Mining sector is facing a major challenge: the increasing demand for raw materials. In addition, there are strict environment requirements to comply and a greater level of safety for workers to take into account. This situation has determined a revolution for components, which gearboxes are part of.


Special gearboxes for asphalt cutting machines: a solved case

Special gearboxes for asphalt cutting machines: a solved case

  • giovedì 16 febbraio 2023 giovedì 16 febbraio 2023

Special solutions for special needs: here are our projects for asphalt cutting machines.



Requirements and characteristics of gearboxes for shipyards and port

Requirements and characteristics of gearboxes for shipyards and port

  • lunedì 5 dicembre 2022 lunedì 5 dicembre 2022

To fulfill naval and port sector needs we have developed several projects for the manufacture of gearboxes for winches and hoists.


Design and construction of gearboxes for mechanical attractions

Design and construction of gearboxes for mechanical attractions

  • lunedì 3 ottobre 2022 lunedì 3 ottobre 2022

In the amusement park and attractions industry each component must be designed and built to withstand strong stresses for a long time in particular conditions. Among the fundamental elements for the correct functioning of numerous attractions, gearboxes are also required to consider these particular application environments and other technical peculiarities in their designing.


The Future of Heavy Equipment is in Electric Transmission

The Future of Heavy Equipment is in Electric Transmission

  • giovedì 23 giugno 2022 giovedì 23 giugno 2022

As is already the case for other sectors, theheavy equipment sector also winks more and more at the electric. Read more in the article. 


Gearboxes for extruders: special applications

Gearboxes for extruders: special applications

  • giovedì 26 maggio 2022 giovedì 26 maggio 2022

Extruders machines require a high transmissible torque ratio in relation to the weight and size of the gearbox. Therefore the reducers applied to them must be able to withstand such a heavy application.


How to buy a large size reducer

How to buy a large size reducer

  • mercoledì 6 aprile 2022 mercoledì 6 aprile 2022

In some specific branches there is a need to use a non-standard size gearboxes ro reduce the speed of movement of the machine to which they are connected to adapt it to the operating needs.


Gearbox revamping: what it is and how it works

Gearbox revamping: what it is and how it works

  • venerdì 19 novembre 2021 venerdì 19 novembre 2021

The revamping service is a gearbox overhaul, maintenance and renovation. The purpose is to restore the gearbox to its original conditions.


How To Choose The Right Gearbox For An Application

How To Choose The Right Gearbox For An Application

  • martedì 19 ottobre 2021 martedì 19 ottobre 2021

If you have ever had to buy a gearbox and have some doubts about which one was the most suitable for your needs, or if you simply want to deepen the various fields of application of gearboxes, this article is for you.


What are Planetary and Parallel Axis Gearboxes

What are Planetary and Parallel Axis Gearboxes

  • martedì 23 marzo 2021 martedì 23 marzo 2021

The two most popular types of gearboxes for industrial use are planetary gearboxes and parallel shaft gearboxes with spur gears. Choosing the right type of gearbox is essential to ensure optimal performance in the application. Here is a brief summary to make the process of choice easier.


How does gear reducers and multipliers work?

How does gear reducers and multipliers work?

  • venerdì 12 marzo 2021 venerdì 12 marzo 2021

Gear systems were invented by Leonardo Da Vinci in the early 1500s and are the basis for the operation of reducers and multipliers. In this article we will see what is the difference between a gear reducer and a gear multiplier, how they work and what are the possible practical applications.