Sumitomo Right-Angle Gearboxes & Speed Reducers

Right-angle gearboxes, also known as perpendicular gearboxes, feature a design in which the input and output shafts are perpendicular to each other. This design allows for a compact, space-saving solution that is suitable for applications with limited space. Right-angle gearboxes also offer a wide range of gear ratios, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

Right-angle gearboxes typically consist of two or more sets of gears, with each set mounted on a separate shaft. The gears in the gearbox transmit power and torque from the input shaft to the output shaft through meshing teeth. The input and output shafts are mounted at a 90-degree angle to each other and are typically supported by bearings.

Right-angle gearboxes offer several advantages, including:

• Space-saving design: The 90-degree angle design of right-angle gearboxes allows for a compact, space-saving solution.
• Versatility: Right-angle gearboxes can be used in a variety of applications, including printing presses, packaging machines, and robotics.
• High gear ratio range: Right-angle gearboxes offer a wide gear ratio range, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.
• Efficient power transmission: Right-angle gearboxes can efficiently transmit power and torque between the input and output shafts.

Right-angle gearboxes do have some disadvantages, including:

• Lower efficiency: Right-angle gearboxes may have lower efficiency compared to other gearbox designs due to the 90-degree angle design.
• Increased noise and vibration: The 90-degree angle design of right-angle gearboxes can result in increased noise and vibration compared to other gearbox designs.
• Limited torque capacity: Right-angle gearboxes may have a lower torque capacity than other gearbox designs and may not be suitable for high-torque applications.