While a gearbox repair service like that provided by YB Components can be very helpful, it is usually better to avoid working a gearbox into a state of disrepair in the first place. Here we run through a gearbox maintenance checklist so you can keep your industrial gearboxes running smoothly for as long as possible. …
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 …
As a gearbox supplier, YB Components have a lot of experience supplying many different types of gears and geared motor units. Here we provide a quick rundown of the different gear types and how they work. Spur Gear Spur gears have teeth that project outwards from a cylindrical surface, with the edge of each tooth …
Here at YB Components we provide a gearbox repair service for our UK customers. It includes an inspection and report completely free of charge, and all repairs are carried out under strict control. We replace seals and bearings, and source any replacement gears from the original gearbox manufacturer wherever possible. Now let’s take a look …
There are a lot of different types of gearmotor with many variables to consider when identifying the right one for any given application. To help with the selection and specification process, here is a quick guide to working with gear-motors. Determining Gear Motor Size As YB Components are experienced gearboxes suppliers, we know that improper …
Geared motor units are often classified by their output shaft orientation, which is to say the place from which they power the application. The two most common output shaft orientations are parallel and right-angle gear-motors so we will discuss them in a little more detail below. Differences Between Parallel and Right-Angle Gear-Motors Usually, right-angle geared …
The gearboxes and gear reducer manufacturer Supror has a produced a series of products designed for maximum efficiency and operational stability. Here we take a quick look at one of their special worm gear reducers as well as their SPN Series of planetary reducers. S Helical Gear Worm Reducer The development and construction of the …
It seems that Swedish car manufacturer Volvo might be in need of some reliable repair services soon as they have begun recalling over 200,000 of their vehicles due to recently discovered engineering issues. The recall is voluntary, with the problematic issues believed to be associated with one of the fuel lines in the engine …
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.
