Keeping gearboxes and geared motor units humming along nicely requires plenty of care and maintenance, as well as getting the set-up right in the first place. Here we explain three of the ways in which you can ensure your gearmotors and gearboxes remain in optimal condition for as long as possible, even while operating to …
While predominantly known for their excellent brake motors, MGM Electric Motors also manufacture a high quality range of worm gearboxes. MGM worm gearboxes are gears that consist of a shaft featuring a spiral thread that engages with and drives a wheel with teeth. They look like a screw that has its threads linked with what …
These days, engineers and machine operators have a lot of different types of transmissions to choose from when looking for the ideal speed drive for a particular application. Identifying the most appropriate gearbox is something of a challenge, but the fixed speed drive is often the answer. This is because the motor of a fixed …
There are a lot of similar sounding terms when it comes to gearboxes and geared motors, especially when you add gear reducers into the mix as well. Here we will give a quick breakdown of these similar terms and what they actually mean. Geared-Motor Unit A geared-motor unit can adjust the speed of a motor …
Every kind of gear type has its own pros and cons that make it suitable for certain applications and not others. To know what gear you need for a particular machine, you should have a grasp of the basic gear types. Here we break down the pros and cons of three basic gear types. Worm …
We supply the very best gearboxes and gear-motors from the best manufacturers from all over the world, so here we will highlight just a few of the gearbox builders who’s parts we are proud to supply. Martinena Gearboxes and Gear-Motors Martinena Transmissions are a leading company from Spain who specialise in the manufacture of reducers …
Industrial gearboxes will usually be quite hardy machine parts, though of course the design and quality of the build will vary among the many different gearbox manufacturers. Some gearboxes are designed specifically with longevity in mind, sacrificing a little performance in order to produce a longer lifespan than might otherwise be expected of other types …
Many manufacturers of industrial machinery components make their products available through their own websites or physical premises, so why use a parts supplier like YB Components when you can go directly to the manufacturer themselves? Actually, there are a number of reasons why buying industrial parts such as gearboxes, motors, couplings and clutches through a …
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The lifespan of industrial gearboxes will obviously vary according to the design and quality of the build, but another determiner of gearbox longevity is the level of care and maintenance it receives. There will be some models of gearboxes manufacture that are difficult to maintain optimally due to difficulty of access, but as they are …
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From news emerging about Sirem suppliers, to the latest developments about Senotex sensors, the YB Components blog is committed to keeping our readers up-to-date about numerous aspects related to industrial parts and technology. This week we will explore some exciting developments emerging in the world of magnetic gear technology and the different benefits this technology …
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YB Components is based in Castleford, West Yorkshire. Specialists in the supply of industrial gearboxes and motors, couplings and clutches, variable speed pulleys, ball bearings and belts, plus numerous other ancillary products, YB Components stock thousands of essential industrial parts, available for immediate dispatch.
