How Many Types of Reducers Are There?
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There are various types of reducers with different models, each serving different purposes. Below is an introduction to the types of reducers: 1. According to the transmission type, they can be divided into gear reducers, worm reducers, and planetary gear reducers. 2. Based on the number of transmission stages, they can be classified as single-stage and multi-stage reducers. 3. According to the gear shape, they can be categorized as cylindrical gear reducers, bevel gear reducers, and bevel-cylindrical gear reducers. 4. Based on the arrangement of the transmission, they can be further divided into expansion-type, split-type, and coaxial reducers. A reducer is an independent component composed of gear transmission, worm transmission, or gear-worm transmission enclosed in a rigid housing. It is commonly used as a speed-reducing transmission device between the prime mover and the working machine. It plays a role in matching speed and transmitting torque between the prime mover and the working machine or actuator, and is widely used in modern machinery. Reducers are generally used in low-speed, high-torque transmission equipment. The high-speed power from motors, internal combustion engines, or other sources is reduced by meshing the small gear on the input shaft of the reducer with the large gear on the output shaft to achieve speed reduction. Ordinary reducers also use several pairs of gears based on the same principle to achieve the desired reduction effect. The ratio of the number of teeth between the large and small gears is the transmission ratio.
