Overview: The document provides a comprehensive overview of various gearbox series offered by REDEX and ANDANTEX, focusing on their design, specifications, and applications in power transmission.
Z-Series - Spiral Bevel Gearboxes: This series features a modular design with a cubic housing, offering 7 sizes, 6 model types, and 9 ratios. It supports various input-output configurations, including solid shaft and hollow bore options, and is known for its versatility and universal mounting capability. The Z-Series is suitable for a wide range of technical applications.
SR Series - Differentials and Reducers: Based on a compound epicyclic gearing system, the SR Series provides high torque capacity in a compact space. It uses a patented thermo-plastic injection process to increase the number of planet gears, offering solutions for many electro-mechanical drive problems.
R-Series - Spiral Bevel Gearboxes: An extension of the Z-Series, the R-Series offers 3 sizes and 3 ratios, maintaining similar versatility. It is designed for heavy-duty applications with power ratings from 360 to 1980 kW.
C-Series - Spiral Bevel Gearboxes: This cost-effective series offers 2 standard ratios in a simplified design with a high-stiffness aluminum alloy frame, suitable for universal mounting.
BVI/MVI Series - Industrial Gearboxes: Designed for heavy-duty and continuous operation, these gearboxes offer multi-speed, reversing, and speed multiplier options with standard cast-iron casings. Custom designs are available for extreme conditions.
BD Series - Single-Position Jaw Clutches: These clutches are designed for accurate and single coupling positions, available in coaxial shafts or bevel gearbox versions, with or without remote control.
D Series - Differential Phase-Shifters: Central to a registration control system, this series allows precise angular position adjustments of the output shaft relative to the input shaft, available in in-line and right-angle versions.
Technical Specifications: The document includes detailed specifications such as shaft arrangements, mounting positions, lubrication, cooling, sealing, and power and torque ratings. It also highlights the high-quality design and manufacture, including features like spiral bevel gears, taper roller bearings, and ATEX certification on request.
Customization and Options: The gearboxes offer a wide range of customization options, including gear ratios, shaft shapes, and motor flanges. Special sealing and cooling options are available to enhance performance in demanding conditions.
Main Features:- Up to 50,000 hours of operation without maintenance.
- Frictionless operation with efficiency reaching 99%.
- High rotational speeds.
- Significantly reduced starting torque.
- Operating temperature over 30°C lower than standard Z.
- Available in Z and ZR series (sizes 16, 20, 25, 31).
- Vertical shaft versions are not recommended.
- "Seal-less" versions are not advised for applications with high acceleration/deceleration.
Sealing Levels:- Viton seal ring (no seal code for base version).
- DL: Viton seal ring with dust lip.
- DE: Two Viton seal rings.
- DEDL: DE with one ring having a dust lip.
- Special "seal-less" option determined by lubrication code 10, 12, or 13.
Product Range and Specifications:- Universal Z, ZT, ZR, ZI, ZD series with various shaft and bore configurations.
- Ratios range from 0.5 to 6, depending on the series.
- Various mounting positions and lubrication options available.
- Cooling options include with or without cooling systems.
Load Capacities:- Tables provided for maximum axial and radial loads on shafts.
Inertia and Torsional Stiffness:- Data on inertia and stiffness for different sizes and ratios.
Power and Torque:- Detailed tables for power and torque across different sizes and speeds.
Specifications:
- The C Series Spiral Bevel Gearboxes offer two speed ratios: 1 and 2, with consistent dimensions across all ratios. They feature a high-strength aluminum alloy cubic design with integrated bearing housing for compact dimensions. The mounting faces n1 and n2 have the same pilot diameter, and mounting holes are identical on all six faces. The spiral bevel gears are hardened, tempered, and ground, with similar properties regardless of rotation direction. Multi-position lubrication plugs use synthetic oil.
Series C - Spiral Bevel Gearboxes:
- Available in three sizes: 12, 16, and 20, and three models: A (left output), B (right output), and C (double output). The design is simplified and economical, with identical dimensions for all speed ratios. The gearbox features a high-strength aluminum alloy cubic housing and integrated bearing housing with reduced center distance. Fixation is achieved through identical tapped holes on all six faces. The gears are cemented, hardened, and ground, suitable for use in both rotation directions. Lubrication is provided by synthetic oil with multi-position plugs.
Service Life and Power Calculation:
- The service life factor (Ki) and service factor (Ka) are used to calculate the design power (P) using the formula: P = P1 x Ka x Ki. The absorbed power (P1), speeds (n1 and n2), and duty cycle conditions (Ka and Ki) are required data for selecting the appropriate gearbox.
Power and Torque, Lubrication:
- The document provides tables for power (P1) and torque (T1) at various speeds (n1) for different sizes (12, 16, 20). Lubrication involves filling from the top or side and draining from the side or bottom, with a level plug at the bottom right.
Dimensions:
- The document outlines the dimensions for sizes 12, 16, and 20, including shaft dimensions and mounting hole specifications.
BVI/MVI Series - Industrial Gearboxes:
- These gearboxes are designed for heavy-duty and continuous operation, with a wide range of power (up to 220 kW) and speed options (2 to 9 speeds in a single module). They feature high precision carburized gears and optimized lubrication systems. Options include motor flanges, remote control systems, and reinforced bearings.
Ordering Code and Ratios:
- The document provides a detailed ordering code system for selecting the type, size, speed code, version, gear combination, mounting position, and accessories. It also includes tables for power and ratios for different gearbox types and sizes.
Overview: The document provides detailed technical specifications and guidelines for the BVI/MVI series of industrial gearboxes by Redex-Andantex. It includes information on gear ratios, types, dimensions, and maintenance procedures.
Specifications: The gearboxes are categorized into different types (N, R, S, SN) based on their construction and functionality. The document lists various gear ratios available for each type, indicating the number of gears and their respective ratio steps.
Gearbox Types: - N and R Gearboxes: Input and output shafts rotate in the same direction. Available in 2 to 9-speed configurations.
- S Gearboxes: Input and output shafts rotate in opposite directions, with a maximum of 3 ratios.
- SN Gearboxes: Similar dimensions to N gearboxes but with two S-type shafts.
- IB Gearboxes: Feature a reversing system with a 1:1 ratio incorporated.
Dimensions: Standard gearbox dimensions are provided, including weight and mounting specifications. The document also details dimensions for coupled gearboxes and reversing gearboxes.
Power and Load Capacities: Tables indicate power capacities for different gearbox types and configurations, including reinforced bearing gearboxes. Maximum radial loads are specified for standard and reversing gearboxes.
Accessories: Information on lever extensions, limit switches, and motor flanges is included, with specifications for different gearbox sizes.
Maintenance and Lubrication: The document emphasizes the use of "triple action" oil for lubrication, which should have extreme pressure, anti-wear, and smooth run-in properties. It also mentions the need for chemical stability to withstand working temperatures.
Oil Specifications and Recommendations:
The document outlines the importance of selecting oil viscosity based on working temperature, which is influenced by factors such as input speed, reduction ratio, transmitted power, and ambient temperature. The required oil quantity depends on the housing dimensions, gearing reduction ratio, and rotation speeds, indicated by a sight glass or screw.
Oil Filling and Draining Procedures:
To fill oil, remove the breather plug and pour oil up to the middle of the sight glass. For draining, remove the magnetic plug at the bottom of the gearbox while the oil is hot. Systematic cleaning is not necessary at each oil change, but if done, use flushing oil. The first oil change should occur after 50 hours of operation, with subsequent changes depending on working temperature.
BD Series - Single Position Jaw Clutches:
This section describes the BD Series clutches, which use high-strength jaws for power transmission disconnection. Engagement and disengagement occur at a single position (every 360°), with options for manual or remote control. The working position is horizontal, and lubrication is achieved through oil splash.
Technical Data and Dimensions:
The document provides detailed dimensions and torque specifications for various types within the BD Series, including BD, ZDB, and ZDT types. It includes tables with torque values and maximum speeds for each type.
SR Series - Differentials and Reducers:
The SR Series features a compound epicyclic gearing system, offering high torque capacity in a compact space. The design allows for multiple planet gears, providing solutions for various electro-mechanical drive problems. The document details the kinematic features, including sizes, torque, speed ratios, and construction materials.
Design Principles:
The REDEX epicyclic unit consists of three main elements: the casing, reaction sleeve/sun gear, and central shaft/sun gear. The document explains the relationship between these elements using the Willis formula, applicable when the unit is used as a reducer or differential.
Overview: The document provides technical specifications and guidelines for the SR Series Differentials and Reducers by Redex-Andantex. It includes information on radial loads, basic and specific dimensions, accessories, and mounting recommendations.
Specifications: The SR Series is designed to handle radial loads but does not support axial loads. The document includes tables detailing the maximum allowable radial loads (F1 and F2) for various sizes and relative rotation speeds, ensuring a theoretical lifespan of 15,000 hours.
Dimensions: Basic and specific dimensions for different sizes (SR 18 to SR 240) are provided, including measurements for various components such as casing, central shaft, and reaction sleeve. The document also specifies standard and alternative designs.
Accessories: The document describes various accessories, including torque arms with springs and friction torque limiters. These accessories are designed to enhance the functionality and safety of the reducers and differentials by providing overload protection and reducing vibrations.
Mounting Recommendations: Guidelines for cantilever and through shaft mounting are provided to ensure proper installation and avoid excessive bending of the supporting shaft. The document emphasizes the importance of securing accessories adjacent to bearings.
Key Data: Tables and diagrams throughout the document provide detailed measurements and specifications for each component and accessory, ensuring precise installation and operation.
Overview:
The document provides a comprehensive guide on the D Series Differential Phase Shifters, which are designed to adjust the angular position of a machine shaft relative to a reference element or movement. These models are particularly suitable for positioning systems where space is limited and multiple installation options are available.
Design Principle and Functionality:
The D Series includes various models such as DLO, DLO-D, DR, DRD, and DRI, each incorporating a high-quality planetary differential and an irreversible worm gear within a sealed housing. This design allows for infinite angular adjustment of the output shaft. The DR series includes additional features like right-angle inputs and manual disengagement options.
Specifications:
The document details the specifications for each series, including standard and correction ratios, maximum output and correction speeds, unit efficiency, and backlash options. For example, the DLO series has a standard ratio of 3 and a correction ratio of 135, with a maximum output speed of 1000 min-1.
Power and Torque:
Tables are provided to illustrate the nominal power and torque capacities for different sizes and models. The document emphasizes the importance of selecting units where the torque shown in the tables exceeds the calculated torque, ensuring compatibility with thermal and radial load capacities.
Radial Loads:
Radial load capacities are specified for each model, with loads assumed to be applied at the midpoint of the shaft extensions. The document provides detailed load capacities for different speeds and sizes.
Dimensions:
Detailed dimensional drawings and tables are provided for each series, including DLO, DLO-D, DR, DRD, and DRI. These include measurements for various components such as shafts, flanges, and mounting positions.
Ordering and Options:
The document includes an ordering code system to specify model designations, ratios, rotation directions, mounting positions, and optional flange configurations. Additional details on shaft ends and optional flanges are provided to assist in customization and installation.
Specifications:
The document provides specifications for the D Series Differential Phase Shifters, including dimensions and threading details for various sizes. Key dimensions include diameter (Ø), length (l1), and thread size (m x l2). The sizes range from 4 to 8, with corresponding dimensions and thread specifications provided in a tabular format.
Lubrication:
All units are designed for splash lubrication but are shipped without oil. It is recommended to use oil with a viscosity of 150 centistokes at 40°C (ISO V.G. 150). The first oil change should occur after 200 hours of operation, followed by changes every 300 hours. Monthly oil level checks are advised.
Mounting Position:
The document outlines various mounting positions for the DLO & DLO-D Series and the DR, DRD, DRI Series. Specific instructions for filling, checking levels, and draining oil are provided for each series.
Contact Information:
Contact details for REDEX and ANDANTEX offices in France, USA, Italy, UK, Spain, China, and India are provided, including addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.