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Apr 30, 2023

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The ongoing pressure on engineering companies to reduce costs, increase efficiency and yield a higher return on investment (ROI) is pushing many business leaders to consider alternatives to direct-drive motor systems in the form of various mechanical transmission solutions. Although gearing systems can offer simplicity, cost effectiveness and flexibility, it's not always clear which type of setup is best to use. Here, Graham Mackrell, managing director of Harmonic Drive UK, explores and critiques the four main gear types.

There is no doubt that gears play a critical role in the world we live in. From large scale deep-sea oil and gas drilling and industrial manufacturing the world over, to small scale applications such as the conveyor belt at the till in your local supermarket and even the tiny gearbox in your car's windscreen wipers, gears are invaluable.