A Round of Applause for Gearboxes
Gearboxes help up us in our everyday lives and you may not even know it. They’re involved in the processes that make our food and drink. They help treat our water systems, so we have clean water. They’re even at work at the airports when we’re traveling around! We don’t think about their impact in what we do and enjoy, but their impact effects our lives and times we show them some appreciation!
When did gearboxes begin in our world? The history of industrial gearboxes is closely tied to the development of machinery, manufacturing processes, and transportation systems. Gears were employed in simple machines like water wheels and windmills for milling grains and pumping water all the way back in the ancient times of the Greeks and Romans. The Industrial Revolution brought advancements in machinery and manufacturing processes. Gears became more sophisticated and were used in early textile mills, mining machinery, and steam engines. Various industrial applications were enhanced by developing gears and gearboxes. Industries such as automotive, steel, and transportation relied heavily on gears and gearboxes with the rise of mechanization. Present day innovations like planetary gear systems, automatic transmissions, and high-precision gear manufacturing have made significant impact on industries ranging from automotive to aerospace, enabling more efficient and reliable machinery. Over the course of history, industrial gearboxes have evolved in response to the need for more efficient, reliable, and versatile mechanical power transmission systems.
Where can we see their impact in our everyday lives? During the holidays, #gearboxes are working overtime! Consumers are purchasing and sending gifts all over the world. These gifts are coming through many distribution centers where gearboxes are running the conveyors and other applications to get your gifts to where they need to go. And from there, a lot of them are being sent to airports where everyone is boarding planes for their holiday travels. You can find gearboxes running the baggage claim areas or even on the jet bridges you walk on to board! Needless to say, this time of year is hectic for the parcel handling and airports! Our Cyclo® and Hyponic products are some popular solutions for these industries.
Even during our toughest times, we were relying on gearboxes. Remember the toilet paper shortage during the beginning of the pandemic? Gearboxes were working overtime for the pulp & paper industry to get more produced and out to consumers. Or what about when medical supplies and vaccines needed to get distributed? There are gearboxes running all throughout medical manufacturing plants to create these supplies, and they’re running in the airports that get all these supplies and medication to the people in need. You could say gearboxes have been some real-life savers!
Gearboxes play a huge role in our lives, so how do we thank them? The best way to show your appreciation for your #gearbox is to give it the TLC it deserves. Be sure to use the correct oil to lubricate your gears. Replace faulty and old parts like seals and bearings. Being on top of routine maintenance is key, and getting some inspections done will help too! Show your gearbox that you care, give us a call today to schedule an inspection!
About Sumitomo Drive Technologies
At Sumitomo Drive Technologies, we work hand-in-hand with our customers to ensure that their industrial gearboxes, speed reducers, and accessories remain operational for years to come. Many of our products have been in high-speed and harsh environments for years. Clients make the switch to Sumitomo to experience that durability and decrease the amount of unscheduled downtime and maintenance in their facility. We ensure that every unit we design or repair leaves our Unites States' facilities quickly to keep your application up and running. Please call us at 1.800.762.9256 or contact us by email to receive a quote for your facility or information about our industrial gearbox repair services. We will be glad to tell you more about our products and connect you to a representative in your area.