Food Processing is a rapidly
growing industry encompassing a wide and diverse range of machinery for
processing meat products, vegetables, marine food and other items. A
range of light and heavy food processing machines are being used for
different products and processes.
These machines use superior quality and high precision gearboxes for
efficient and continuous functioning of machines. Over the years the
gearboxes manufactured have undergone a remarkable technological change
to suit the ever changing need of the food and beverage industry.
Types of Gearbox Used
Some of the popularly used gearboxes are :
- Bevel Gearbox
- Worm Gearbox
- Helical Gearbox
Use of quality gearboxes and other components in compact design
helps to cut down lot of cost involved in maintenance and repair of the
machine parts. The gearboxes are specifically designed to ensure low
maintenance and wear & tear.
It can be rightly concluded that the success of food processor is
dependent on the performance of the machine/equipment, which in turn is
dependent on various machine components, gearboxes being one of the
important components.