Gear Material | Heavy machinery (e.g., conveyors, lifts) | Industry: High-carbon steel (ASTM A36) Base: Chrome-molybdenum alloy (ASTM A201) ▲ (Enhances fatigue resistance by 40%) Advanced: Case-hardened alloy steel (ASTM A453) ▲▲ (Adds corrosion resistance)
| Base: 40% better fatigue resistance vs industry. Advanced: Corrosion resistance for harsh environments. | Advanced: 20% higher cost due to specialized alloy. |
Gearing Arrangement | High-torque applications (e.g., elevators) | Industry: Helical gears (ISO 6336) Base: Cycloidal pinion (AGMA 6010-D12) ▲ (Higher torque density) Advanced: Cycloidal + planetary hybrid ▲▲ (Reduces backlash by 30%)
| Base: 30% smaller footprint than industry. Advanced: Precision for sensitive loads. | Advanced: Requires specialized lubrication. |
Housing Material | Harsh environments (e.g., chemical plants) | Industry: Cast iron (ASTM A48 Class 20) Base: Ductile cast iron (ASTM A536) ▲ (2x impact resistance) Advanced: Stainless steel housing ▲▲ (Corrosion-free in harsh environments)
| Base: 50% lighter than industry. Advanced: Fully resistant to chemical exposure. | Advanced: 30% heavier, requiring reinforced mounts. |
Mounting Flexibility | Custom machinery setups | Industry: 2-3 positions (e.g., vertical/foot) Base: 4 positions (vertical, foot, flange) ▲ (Easier installation) Advanced: 6+ positions + tilt adjustments ▲▲ (Universal adaptability)
| Base: Reduces downtime for reconfiguration. Advanced: Eliminates custom brackets. | Advanced: Slightly bulkier design. |
Input Form | Direct motor integration (e.g., pumps) | Industry: Shaft coupling (ISO 14) Base: Flange-mounted (ISO 10497) ▲ (Direct drive efficiency) Advanced: Integrated coupler ▲▲ (Reduces alignment issues)
| Base: 15% faster installation vs industry. Advanced: Zero misalignment risk. | Advanced: Requires motor-specific compatibility. |
Certification | Global export or wet environments | Industry: ISO 9001 Base: CE (EN 60204-1) ▲ (EU compliance) Advanced: CE + UL + IP67 ▲▲ (Global and waterproof rating)
| Base: Access to EU markets. Advanced: Deployable in outdoor/wet zones. | Advanced: 2-week longer certification lead time. |