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Why Motor Power Alone Is Not Enough to Select a Planetary Gearbox?

Motors with the same power may have different speeds, Inertia & Peak Capability, Select the gearbox based on output torque, Gear Ratio, Determine inertia and interface requirements together

Key Takeaway:Motors with the same power may have different speeds, Inertia & Peak Capability, Select the gearbox based on output torque, Gear Ratio, Determine inertia and interface requirements together.

Why the Same Power, Can Produce Very Different Results?

Motor power is the product of speed and torque. Identical 750W Motor, If Rated Speed, Peak Torque, Or Rotor Inertia Differs, The gearbox input conditions also differ.

Which Parameters Must Be Checked Together?

Confirm Motor Rated Speed, Reduction Ratio, Required Output Torque, Peak Torque, Load Inertia, Acceleration & Deceleration Time, Radial / Axial Force & Motor Interface.

When Can Power Be the First Step?

Use power to estimate the frame range during initial screening, For Example 400W Common 60 Frame Size, 750W Common 90 Frame Size, But This Alone Cannot Determine the Final Model.

How to Apply This Information to Selection?

Do not make a final selection from a single parameter. Review the motor model, Load, Target Output Speed, Torque, Inertia, Check acceleration/deceleration time and mounting interfaces together, Then select the series and model.

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