Belt drives are widely used in many industries for power transmission since they are cheap and easy to maintain. However they are often a source of vibration due to misalignments, belt resonance, and belt wear. The main purpose of belt drives is to transfer power…
read moreGears come in different shapes, sizes and types depending on their intended use. Some of the common type of gears include: • Spur gears • Helical gears • Beveled gears • Worm gears • Planetary gears Spur gears are probably the simplest form of gears with straight…
read moreWear can be caused by the relative motion between two surfaces that are in close contact, causing deformation or removal of the material; this is known as mechanical wear. Wear can also be caused by other sources such as harsh or reactive chemicals, or cavitation.…
read moreIndustrial fans are mostly used to transfer fluid, typically gas or air in many applications. Obtaining high performance fans has been a challenge due to vibration-related issues and harsh environments: temperature, fluid, and humidity. Vibration has been known to reduce the lifetime of fans, decrease…
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