The power of precision: more torque, control, and efficiency
Whatever your industry, if you rely on high performance in a limited installation space, then your gearbox will need to deliver precise control while maintaining high torque.
Gear reducers, also known as speed reducers, help you get the most out of your machinery. By converting high-speed motor input into an output with high torque and steady motion, they help to vastly improve efficiency and reduce strain on your equipment.
At Neugart, the vast majority of our gearboxes are engineered as gear reducers in order to deliver the following benefits:
Prevent mechanical damage
Without a speed reducer, motors often spin too fast, putting stress on your gears, belts, chains, or connected machinery. Our gear reducers slow speeds between the input and output shaft, putting less strain on your other components.
Increase control
Naturally, high-speed operation can make it hard to control motion. Whether you’re distributing products along a conveyor belt or powering a robotic arm, restraint is needed to prevent damage and enable accurate positioning. By decreasing motor speed, our reducers ensure smooth and faultless operation.
Produce more energy and force
Machines that are needed to move or lift something require power. But when motor speeds are too high, torque output often suffers, making it hard for your machines to deliver the force required. Gear reducers offer a reliable way to reduce speed and, therefore, allow more torque to be transferred to the output. The result? Powerful machinery that can consistently perform.
Safer equipment
Excessive speed can be dangerous for operators or nearby machinery; if parts move too fast to react to, they become a hazard. Gear reducers reduce the risk of accidents by allowing motors to operate at slower, safer speeds, while maintaining (and even improving) performance.
Greater efficiency
Running a motor too fast for the task is a waste of energy, as more power is drawn than necessary and is lost as heat rather than being used to drive your machinery. Clearly, this is very inefficient. Slowing the motor down to only the required energy output reduces this waste. Not only will the environment thank you, but your operating costs will be lower as a result.
The right gear reducer, whatever your needs
Whatever your application or budget may be, we have a wide range of gearboxes that serve as gear reducers, converting high-speed, low-torque input into low-speed, high-torque output.
Whether you need a cost-effective way to reduce speed or have an exact use case, explore our most popular product categories below:
Economy gear reducers
Looking for a budget-friendly way to achieve precision and power? Neugart’s economy gearboxes keep costs and speed low while maintaining reliable torque. They’re ideal for anyone looking for a compact, durable design in applications where space and price are key considerations.
Take our PLQE. Not only does it reduce speed and increase torque, but it also has a compact frame size of just 40mm and couldn’t be easier to integrate. You can connect it directly to your equipment without the need for an intermediate flange.
Precision gear reducers
Have an application where even the smallest deviation could compromise product quality? Gear reducers improve control, and our precision line takes that to the next level. These gearboxes lower speed for better accuracy and are designed with minimal backlash for smooth, repeated movement. No matter how many stop-start cycles you use or how varied your loads are, these gearboxes maintain consistent performance.
Application-specific gear reducers
Sometimes a standard design won’t cut it, and we appreciate that you may have an application that’s a little more unique. That’s why we developed a range of planetary gearboxes specifically for specialized environments, from food processing to robotics or industrial trucks. Engineered for exact performance needs such as hygiene, high load capacity, and compactness, these gear reducers can tackle your biggest challenges while delivering the Neugart standard of durability and efficiency.
Custom gear reducers
Still can’t find what you need? Let’s design it together. We’re happy to create custom solutions to fit your individual requirements, including the best of our advanced speed reducer technology. Our engineers have built their expertise over decades of experience. They are masters of innovation and thrive on the challenge of creating one-of-a-kind mechanisms.
Why Neugart is your trusted speed reducer manufacturer
Our gearboxes are powered by decades of German engineering heritage, so their quality is completely assured. In fact, we have a zero-defect philosophy, powered by our comprehensive quality management system, meaning that you can wholeheartedly rely on our solutions.
We like to make things simple while maintaining the highest levels of quality highest levels of quality. That’s why our range of gearboxes is created using a tractable versatile set of parts to satisfy almost infinite applications. With this flexible system, we can create your ideal gear reducer quickly and efficiently, so you get what you need exactly when you need it.
Despite the scale of our output, we’re still a family-run business with our customers at the heart of everything we do. We’re always ready to listen to you about your needs and work together to engineer the ideal mechanism for you.
Our longstanding reputation is built upon reliable, precision engineering and a genuine commitment to delivering solutions that perform in wide-ranging, real-world applications, ensuring your machinery operates at its best every time.
Find your perfect gearbox in minutes
If you’re looking for a gear reducer, it’s likely you have certain parameters in mind, such as the speed you need to reduce your motor to or the torque you’d like to achieve. With Neugart’s Tec Data Finder, you can use these desired factors to quickly find the ideal gearbox for you. Simply follow these steps:
1. Enter key parameters: Input your preferred output torque, speed, reduction ratio, etc. Then specify any load or cycle requirements and constraints, such as frame size or installation space.
2. Filter by gearbox type: If you have a preference, you can choose between our economy, precision, or application-specific gear reducers. If not? Simply take your pick of all suitable options. The TDF filters your options so you can quickly focus on those that match your mechanical requirements and application environment.
3. Compare technical specifications: Instantly view torque capacity, backlash, efficiency, and speed limits. Evaluate factors like mounting options and dimensions to ensure compatibility. Want more detail? Download CAD models or datasheets for further information.
4. Select your gear reducer: Based on your inputs and filters, the TDF will recommend the right gearboxes for you. You can then generate a full technical summary or use this as a starting point for a custom solution if none of our existing models fit perfectly.
Your gear reducer queries, answered
Speed reducers, also known as gear reducers, are mechanical components of a gearbox that reduce the speed of a motor’s output while also increasing torque. They work by using a series of gears arranged to convert high-speed, low-torque input into slower, higher-torque output.
The motor’s high-speed input turns a small gear, which drives a larger output gear, reducing speed and multiplying torque. This allows machinery to operate more efficiently, safely, with greater control, and with more power.
“Gearbox” is a general term for any mechanical device that contains gears to transmit power from a motor to a machine. A gear (or speed) reducer is one of the forms of gearboxes specifically designed to reduce the motor's speed while increasing its torque.
At Neugart, the vast majority of our planetary gearboxes are also engineered as speed reducers.
Neugart gear reducers use planetary gears, helical gears, and bevel gears in their designs. These gear drives provide high-performance power transmission and ensure smooth and efficient operation in a variety of industrial applications. Right-angle configurations are also available when space or shaft orientation requires it.
Gear reducers from Neugart are designed for flexibility and straightforward integration. Many models, such as the PLQE, can be connected directly to your equipment without the need for intermediate flanges, so you save time and avoid any complexity.
With our range of standardized mounting options, couplings, and compact designs, they’ll fit into your existing machinery seamlessly. No need to overhaul your system; it couldn’t be easier to upgrade performance and adjust speed and torque to your requirements in no time.
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