Automotive industry makes use of
high torque capacity, compact gearboxes with improved efficiency. These
gearboxes are small in size and have a modular construction. The gears
are available in varied sizes, designs, configurations depending on the
kind of vehicle it is being used for.
Different types of gearboxes are being used for cars, bus, trucks,
motorcycles, scooters. These gearboxes are used to convert the
mechanical energy smoothly and noiselessly.
Automobiles make use of three types of gearboxes or transmissions :
- Manual transmission
- Semi automatic transmission
- Automatic transmission
Vehicles with manual transmissions are very popular in Asian
countries while automatic transmission vehicles are quite popular in the
countries including US, UK, Canada etc.
Types of Gearboxes Used
Some of the popularly used gearboxes are :
- Planetary Gearbox
- Ring and Pinion Gearbox
- Sprockets
Planetary gearboxes are the most widely used in the industry owing
to 98% efficiency when compared to other types of gearboxes. They are
also in demand because of the compact size and equal load spread.
The automotive industry uses high quality materials including aluminum
alloy, stainless steel, brass, hardened steel and cast iron for
manufacturing different gearboxes. The gearbox market is booming owing
to the increase in the worldwide production of different vehicles.
Gearbox for Automotive Industry
