Archive for 2026
Helical Gear Motors: Why Helical Gearing Is Used
A helical gear is a gear whose teeth are cut at an angle across the face, rather than straight across. Because the teeth are slanted, they slide into contact gradually as the gears turn, instead...
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What Is a Gear Motor? How Gear Motors Work
A gear motor is an electric motor combined with a gearbox in a single unit. The motor produces the power, and the gearbox turns that power into greater torque at a slower, controlled speed.
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What Is a Shaft-Mounted Gear Motor? Uses and Advantages
A shaft-mounted gear motor is a gear motor whose output shaft mounts directly onto the shaft of the machine it drives, with no coupling in between. The gearbox has a hollow output shaft, a bore...
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Motor Efficiency Classes Explained: IE1 to IE4
Motor efficiency classes are a standard way of ranking how well an electric motor turns the electrical power it draws into useful work. They are set by the international standard IEC 60034-30-1,...
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Worm Gear Motors: How They Work and Where They Are Used
A worm gear uses a screw-shaped part, called the worm, to turn a gear wheel called the worm wheel. Each rotation of the worm pushes the teeth of the gear wheel only a little, so the output is much...
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How Electromagnetic (Fail-Safe) Brakes Work
An electromagnetic brake is fitted behind an electric motor to hold or stop its shaft. A fail-safe brake has three main parts:
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Pallet Jack Wheels: How to Pick the Right Ones
Pallet jacks do a lot of the moving in warehouses, factories and stores. The wheels under them — the ones that carry the load and steer the truck — are easy to overlook until something goes wrong. The right wheels…
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Electric Stacker Wheels: Maintenance & Replacement Guide
Electric stackers are a big investment. They move heavy loads and can run for long hours, and lift pallets several metres in the air — so when a wheel starts to fail, the safety risk is real.
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Polyurethane vs. Nylon Wheels: Which Is Right for You?
Picking the wrong wheel material costs you money — in floor repairs, replacement wheels, and tired operators. The two most common choices for heavy-load industrial wheels are polyurethane and nylon. They behave very…
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Heavy Duty Industrial Wheels: A Practical Guide
Industrial wheels do demanding work. You'll find them in conveyor systems, monorails, AGVs (automatic guided vehicles), and inside heavy machinery like commercial washing machines. Working as a set, a wheel formation…
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