The McLease REDUCER PRO is a crucial component that connects your machine's motor (usually a Servo Motor) to the moving parts, acting as a precision speed reducer and torque enhancer. Think of it as a specialized gearbox that fine-tunes the motor's power and speed to perfectly match what your machine's axes need for smooth, accurate, and powerful movement.
What it is & How it Works (Engineering Principle):
A Planetary Gearbox uses a unique gear arrangement where several "planet" gears revolve around a central "sun" gear, all enclosed within an outer "ring" gear. This compact design allows for high gear ratios (speed reduction) and efficient power transmission with minimal backlash (play or lost motion). The gearbox takes the high speed, lower torque output from a servo motor and converts it into the precise speed and high torque required to drive large gantries, heavy cutting heads, or other demanding machine components with extreme accuracy.
Use & Application:
McLease REDUCER PRO gearboxes are indispensable in any CNC metal cutting machine (Fiber Laser, Plasma, OxyFuel), heavy-duty welding automation system (like Gantry MIG), and other industrial automation equipment that requires precise, controlled motion under significant loads. They are commonly paired with servo motors to drive the X, Y, and Z axes on CNC machines.
Planning Your Purchase: How Many Gearboxes Do You Need?
For a standard gantry-type CNC Plasma or Fiber Laser cutting machine:
- X-axis (Gantry Bridge Movement): This is the main long axis. If your machine features a dual-drive system (common for large gantries to ensure precision and prevent skew), you would typically need 2 gearboxes (one for each motor). If it's a single-drive X-axis, then 1 gearbox.
- Y-axis (Cutting Head Movement on Gantry): You would typically need 1 gearbox for this axis.
- Z-axis (Torch Up/Down Movement): This axis often uses a ball screw directly driven by a servo motor and may not require a separate gearbox.
- Therefore, a common 3-axis CNC machine (X, Y, Z) with a dual-drive X-axis would typically require 3 gearboxes (two for the X-axis and one for the Y-axis).
Customization & Key Features (We help you choose!):
- Precision / Backlash (CRUCIAL for CNC): This is the most vital specification. Backlash refers to the tiny amount of play in the gears. Lower backlash means higher precision, smoother motion, and better accuracy for your cuts.
- Recommendation: For CNC/laser cutting machines, look for low backlash values (e.g., typically less than 8 arcmin, with high-end options offering less than 5 arcmin or even 3 arcmin for ultimate precision).
- Brand:
- Premium International Brands: (e.g., Alpha Wittenstein, Neugart, Apex, Shimpo, Sesame) are known for superior precision, durability, and longer lifespan.
- Reputable Chinese Brands: (e.g., ZD, Liming) offer a good balance of performance and cost.
- Indian Manufacturers: Provide competitive options.
- Torque Rating & Size: The higher the required output torque for your machine's axis (e.g., moving a heavy gantry), the larger the gearbox frame size and higher the price.
- Gear Ratio: Planetary gearboxes offer a wide range of speed reduction ratios (e.g., 5:1, 10:1, 20:1). We help you match this to your motor's speed and the required axis speed.
- Compatibility with Servo Motor: These gearboxes are almost always paired with servo motors (e.g., Delta, Yaskawa, Siemens, Panasonic, Estun, Leadshine). Ensure the gearbox input flange matches your servo motor's dimensions.
Brief Troubleshooting Guide:
- Excessive Noise/Vibration: Can indicate misalignment, lack of lubrication, or internal wear.
- Backlash/Play: May indicate wear or incorrect mounting.
- Overheating: Check for overloading or insufficient lubrication.
Brief Installation & Maintenance Guidelines:
- Installation: Requires precise alignment with the servo motor and the driven component (e.g., pinion, ball screw). Proper mounting and tightening are critical. This should be done by trained technicians.
- Maintenance: Often "maintenance-free" for their lifespan, but ensuring proper mounting and operating within specified load limits is key. Some types may require periodic lubrication checks.
Warranties:
All McLease REDUCER PRO units come with the standard manufacturer's warranty (typically 12-24 months), covering defects in materials and workmanship.
Outright Sale Prices (No Leasing for this product):
A. Standard Industrial Use
- Example Model: Standard Industrial Planetary Gearbox (e.g., ZD, certain Apex models, or Indian-made equivalent)
- McLease Selling Price: INR 30,000/-
- Typically for smaller sizes or less demanding applications (e.g., backlash 10-15 arcmin).
B. CNC Cutting Machines
- Example Model: High-Precision Planetary Gearbox (e.g., Apex, Liming, Sesame equivalent)
- McLease Selling Price: INR 60,000/-
- Ideal for most CNC cutting machine axes, typically offering lower backlash (e.g., <8 arcmin to <5 arcmin).
Product Attributes (for Planetary Gearbox Selector):
Customers can use / inform these attributes to find the right Planetary Gearbox:
- Precision/Backlash: (e.g., <8 arcmin, <5 arcmin, <3 arcmin)
- Torque Rating: (e.g., Low, Medium, High - specify Nm range)
- Gear Ratio: (e.g., 5:1, 10:1, 20:1, 50:1)
- Input Flange Size: (Compatibility with Servo Motor - specify motor frame size/flange)
- Output Shaft Type: (e.g., Solid, Hollow, Keyway, Smooth)
- Size (Frame Size): (e.g., 60mm, 80mm, 120mm, 160mm)
- Brand Preference: (e.g., Apex, Sesame, Liming, ZD, Alpha Wittenstein, Neugart, Shimpo, Clinch)
- Price Range: (e.g., Below 30k, 30k-70k, Above 70k)
Why Buy Your Precision Planetary Gearboxes Online on www.mclease.com?
Ensure Your Machine's Power and Precision – Effortlessly!
Precision Planetary Gearboxes are vital for converting your motor's speed into the powerful, controlled motion your CNC machine needs. While you could buy directly from a supplier, McLease.com offers a curated selection and unique advantages that ensure you get the perfect, high-quality component for flawless performance.
- Guaranteed Precision Match: We help you select gearboxes with the exact backlash and torque rating needed for your machine's precision requirements, eliminating guesswork and ensuring optimal performance.
- Seamless Motor Compatibility: Our selection focuses on gearboxes with input flanges designed to perfectly match common industrial servo motors, ensuring easy and accurate integration.
- Curated & Compatible Selection: We've streamlined your choice! Our REDUCER PRO gearboxes are carefully selected from reputable brands (Apex, Sesame, Liming, etc.) known for their quality, precision, and compatibility with various CNC machine designs.
- Competitive Pricing: Access high-quality precision gearboxes at excellent prices, ensuring optimal value for your investment.
- Seamless Online Purchase: Easily browse, compare, and order your gearboxes from anywhere, anytime, with our user-friendly online platform.
- Manufacturer's Warranty: All REDUCER PRO units come with the full manufacturer's warranty, giving you direct assurance from the original maker.
- Expert Guidance (Through Service): While this is an outright sale, our deep understanding of machine components ensures you get the right advice on selection based on your machine's load capacity, desired precision, and motor specifications.
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