Generic Load

This calculation module should be used when the

F basic parameters of the machine are already known.
An intermediate reduction stage, composed of

r either two gear wheels or two pulleys and a timing

belt are used to reduce the required gearbox size.
The use of precision gears or timing belts also allow
for increased system precision, and/or reduce

ω gearbox costs. However, such devices are often

noisy, can introduce additional backlash, and
present wear issues. They are useful, however,
when controlling very large loads, as the load's
moment of inertia is divided by the square of the
transmission ratio. This kind of arrangements are
Load most often used for machines such as index tables,
feeder machines, etc.

b2 2 1 b1 Disclaimer
D1 This tool has been created to assist engineers
D2 with the sizing of the different parts of the system.
Gearbox
Calculations might not cover all corner cases. and
results should always be checked by a qualified
Motor
engineer. Under no circumstances shall we beheld
responsible to any damages to persons or property
Geared Motor and Gear Train due to correct or incorrect use of this tool, or to
errors in it.

System Efficiency
η=ηg⋅ηm

Gear 1 Mass

b1 D1 2
π
m 1= ⋅ ⋅
4 1000 1000 ( )
⋅ρ [ kg ]

Gear 2 Mass
2
1 b D2
m 2= ⋅ρ⋅π⋅ 2 ⋅
4 1000 1000 ( ) [ kg ]

Gear 1 Inertia
2
D1

J G 1=
m 1⋅ ( )
1000
[ kg⋅m2 ]
8

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 Gear 2 Inertia
2
Constants D2
Pi π≃3.141592654
J G 2=
m 2⋅
1000 ( ) [ kg⋅m2 ]
Acceleration of m 8
Gravity on Earth
g=9.80665 2
s Total Inertia
Inputs J L +J 2
JT= 2
[ kg⋅m2 ]
Rotating Mass Inertia J L [ kg⋅m 2
] i G

Tangential Force F [N] Load Inertia as Seen by the Motor

Force at Radius r [ mm ] 10000⋅J T
J T 1= 2
[ kg⋅cm2 ]
Rotational Speed ω [ rpm ] i
Acceleration Time ta [ s] Load to Motor Inertia Ratio

kg JT1
Gear Wheel Density ρ
[ ]
m3
Λ=
J M +J R

Gear 1 Pitch Diameter D1 [ mm ] Rotational Acceleration

rad
Gear 1 Tooth Width

Gear 2 Pitch Diameter

b1 [ mm ]
D2 [ mm ]
α= ω
ta [ ] s2

Gear 2 Tooth Width b 2 [ mm ] Rotational Speed

30
Service Factor KA ω=n2⋅
π
Machine Efficiency ηm
Gearbox Efficiency ηg Acceleration Torque on Load
T a =J L⋅α [ N⋅m ]
Gearbox Inertia J R [ kg⋅cm2 ]
Motor Rated Speed n1 [ rpm ] Minimum Motor Power
n2⋅T T
Motor Inertia J M [ kg⋅cm 2 ] P 1= [ kW ]
9550⋅η
Total Required Ratio
n1
iT =
n2

Gear Wheels Ratio

D2
i G=
D2

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 Ideal Gearbox Ratio
iT
i=
iG

Required Torque on Load

F⋅r
T L= [ N⋅m ]
1000
Total Requited Torque on Load
T T =T a +T L [ N⋅m ]

Required Gearbox Output Torque

TT
T 2= [ N⋅m ]
ig

Required Gearbox Output Torque, Adjusted

for Service Factor
T 2 KA =T 2⋅K A [ N⋅m ]

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