Sizing Guide Hl vetermining Torque Selecting the proper gearmator fsa mater Cf matching output speed and torque t0 an applications needs, RPM is determined by the driven machine’ requirements and should be known, That leaves torque to be etermined For machines where the load is primarily friction, running torque and starung torque are approximately the same, Heres an easy method of determining starting torque, 1. Attach a pulley securely to the shaft of the machine the gearmotor i required to rive. 2. Wrap a cord securely around the pulley and fasten the end 10 a Spring sale. 3. Pull on the scale noting the weight at the time the shaft bagins to tun. Oo this several times and average the reading. 4. Then multiply the reading in pounds oF ‘ounces, depending upon the scale used, by the radius of the pulley in inches The resulting figure will b torque ether In inch-pounds or inch-ounces. Metric measurements, of course, may be used 85 wel T (torque) (force) XR (radius) a Adjust For Duty Cycle Itisnot enough to look into amanufacturers catalog and find the gearmotor whose speed and torque match your parameters. For one thing his ratings may be based on a duty cycle that dltfers from yours. For example, ratings based upon intermittent duty must be decreased if your need is continuous. Ratings based upon continuous may be increased if your usage is only intermittent. usace* actor © tiawous loads—8-10 hows poe day 1.00 Irerminent oads—severl minutes perhour 1.25 (ceavonal lac—15-20 minutes per day 150 with amaximum of wo minutes at ay ne tine 1 As defined by AGMA, Bon gearnotos and reducers angenealy un cantina for 24 hous a dy whout fatig los. Spectc appliaons shad be vevewed by Bon appliatien engrees. El consider overhung Load Apion, sprocket. pulley or cian mounted to'a geamotor outout shaft eres a force perpendicuay to fe Ths force 6 temed bremung load (OHL ae eae shoud be Cee ee teed) the mewn Teed. stcenten Cane aes the appropriate Specifications. Note that ratings shown on charts are for loads applied perpendicular to the output shaft at the center of key or flat (on the output shaft, The formula for overhung load: COHL (pounds) = T torque ints) xK (load fatr) (fos plly or serocket OHL load factors (K) DRIVE TYPE FACTOR hain and sproctet 1.00 Seat 125 it 150 Fat Bet 250 Ell Factor in shock Load Some applications subject gearmotors to Grusually heavy ematical occuring loads lee cubes in. an ie cue dspense, for example, rather than remaining separate, eccasonaly eeze up. That places a much greater demand than normal on the: dearmotor. very thick tee root may quire more than rotmal torque fom @_ power rodder. And heavy objects that, from time to. time, ae dropped ona conveyer can present a problem. Under these. crcumstances the entent of the “shock” ands duration become important considerations when determing. proper gearmotor or reduce Sze For wile some geamotors hae ite Gificuly handing these high momentary Toads, others may requre higher ratings Determining a quantitatve number for shock load is exerely difficult. An analysis of the application by ammount of testing will likely be required GI select input Motor Since input motor’ characteristics lifer depending upon motor type, iti important ‘tomatch the motor selected to the demands of the application. Type Stating Stall Starting Recomm. Torque Torque Curent Stating _——_Freauency Poem low Madeate tow High salt ctor __t Spit Moderate Medeate High Medium Phase oly igh High Moderate Mes Phase Fem igh ‘High ‘High Duy ecle magnet anal oe a recuied GB not a science ne ell Tak et seg 1 ply 8 matter of earning the orgies ond tt coo el ee eee eee Siecchon an wllheg Goat Sangean ya alenante But that’s simply where you begin. The fac is that not all manufacturers published ratings are based upon empirical testing Even if they were, your application may differ radically from test conditions, That's why, after making the “frst cut™ from the formula provided, it is prudent to test a sample under actual ‘operating conditions. We make your products go! Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. 3850 Ohio Ave. « St. Charles, IL 60174 630-377-GEAR(4327) « FAX: 630-377-6777 1-800-AT-BISON info@bisongearcom wwubisongearcomGEARMOTOR Equations Input Horsepower Once torque and output speed are known, a further calculation determines the horsepower of the input motor required to produce that torque and speed HP (input motor) = RPM (gearriotor outout xT iloraue) "63025 x E (Gearmotor efficiency) Gearmotor Efficiency In the case of an inline or paral! shaft gearmotoy, efficiency i # function of the umber of stages. A conservative formula {or efficiency for insine gearmotors is E (efficiency) = 96" Number of stages) The efficiency of right angle gearmotors can vaty greatly with size and ratio. & conservative formula for estimating efficiency of worm gears is E (efficiency) = 74 - 66 mg (gear ratio) 100 Can we help? ut st of appleation engines ae aisle ugh pore, aor eral Challenge us with your application! 1-800-AF8150N fac 303776777 ifodbisongersam Output Horsepower Output horsepower may be determined sth the following format HP (output) = 7 (in-lbs.) x RPM (output) Gestaped Hse ‘An alternative method: HP (output) = T (in-o2.) x RPM (output) ‘An alternative approximate method: HP (output) Tin-oz) x RPM (output) x 10% Wattage Measurements (1 HP = 746 Watts) Input Watts = DC Volts x Amps ‘Output Watts= HP (output) x 746 Due to the nature of AC motor characteristics (Gower factor) no single formula can be easly applied. It is best to measure AC watts with ‘2 wattmeter. Because of the power factor, amperage Is not a tue indication of load change. Thus a wattmeter is necessary to ‘measure load change. UALITY FACTORS Gearmotor performance is affected by the quality of its components. Consider the following quality factors if you are concerned about field failures, noise, heat and other factors that affect gearmotor life Gearing eats are made of moided past povdered meta, steel and. ardened stee. While hardened steel gears are normaly the most expensive, they prove the reatestsvencth 470 longest ife. The width of the gears an affect gea life a5 wel. Because of thet larger surlaces, wide gears normaly outwear arow gears Hobbing Frecion and smeothness of geo teeth are 5 Yuncton of Robbing qalty which vares Srrong manufacturers. The Amercan Gear ManufocturersAsodation ranks hobbing fualty number. whie some instal Gearmotor pears are hobbed ta Clse 9, thers can be as low as Class 6. These lower numbered gears cn exhibit srace ineguaties and teat spacing errs hich Cause thers tun niet produce more heat nd ear out soone. Form Factor Form factor is an indication of how well AC power is converted to DC Form Factor ‘Amps RMS ‘Amps DC ‘A form factor of up 10 1.4 is generally considered acceotable for SCR rated designs. Longer brush life and a cooler running motor are benefits of a lower form factor, Measuring form factor requires an amp meter with both DC+RMS capability. Connect the amp meter in series with ‘motor leads and take both AC and DC ama readings at full load, ees Cem a MULTIPLY _BY TO OBTAIN foatfounds 12 ind Fonds foatfaurds 16 une fet foxtfaurds 182 ounce nes foo. fous yon Inc Sounds 1.333 Oune et Ind Pounds 16 Ounces Indu founds 0113 Newcon ts Cuneefeet 12 une ches uncefeet 085 Neon Maes Newsome 0738 foo und Nevon et 1c Fr Nevienees 1612 Ounces Housings FHP geatrctor housings are generally made of cast zine of cast aluminum Each material offers enpronimately the same degree of stength Differences occur in wal thickness and einfoxcement design. Gearmotors with thicker walled housings tend to wear longer and are more capable of vthstanding rugged handling Bearings Check to determine whether shafts have bronze Steve bearings of bal and needle bowing. Bal aed nesleDeornge ate prefered sce ty" toe efilen,nrese oad handing capa and lengthen sevice ie Lubrication Two different systems are used to reduce friction and heat: grease and il bath. While grease systems, are normaly less expensive, hey thin and migrate ‘ver time, leaving parts with ite or ro protecton, Gl bath systems, by lubricating the entire gear bos, eliminate that potential problem. Sealed cil bath systems that offer fetime lubrication are preferable in that they do no: require periodic replenshmert