The PE is a low-cost, precision gear reducer suitable for servo or stepper motor applications where consistency, value and price are essential. The design of the gearbox provides a level of quality, ...

This article was updated Feb. 28, 2023. It was originally published March 1, 2000. Planetary gears can supply high levels of torque and high-speed reduction. They are also relatively compact compared ...

Gearboxes let engineers adjust servomotors’ operating speed and resulting torque. But understanding the two major types will lead to lower costs and better performance. Engineers have long used ...