Stainless steel is a ferrous
alloy containing minimum of 10% chromium and other elements. The low
maintenance, relatively inexpensive metal is commonly used for many
industrial and commercial applications. Stainless steel is also used to
manufacture gearboxes.
The metal has not gained much popularity with the speed reducer
manufacturers due to high cost factor. A stainless steel gearbox costs
roughly twice as much as its cast iron counterpart.
Stainless steel gearboxes are compactly designed and allow higher
speeds and torque. These gearboxes having a high resistance to corrosion
are compatible with caustic agents and also have the ability to
withstand harsh chemical processing environments. High-grade stainless
steel material is often used in the food and pharma industry.
Types of Gearboxes Manufactured
Stainless steel is widely used to construct and manufacture a variety
of gearboxes including :
- Inline Planetary Gearbox
- Right Angle Gearbox
- Spiral Bevel Gearbox
- Worm Gearbox
Properties Suitable for Gearbox Manufacturing
- Anti corrosion
- Anti rusting
- Anti stain
- Recyclable
Use of Stainless Steel Gearbox
The material is used in a number of areas including :
- Food processing industry
- Packaging equipment
- Conveyors
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Chemical industry
Stainless Steel Gearbox
