Speed reducers can also be termed as gearboxes, gear heads and gear reducers. Speed reducers comprise of a set of gears, shafts and bearings which are mounted by factories in an enclosed lubricated housing.
What are Speed Reducers used for?
Speed reducers are found in various sizes, capacities and speed ratios. Gear reducers or speed reducers convert the input provided by a prime mover which can generally be an electric motor into an output. The output can be of lower RPM and an equivalent higher torque.