Gearbox Design for Unique Agricultural Application

Rj Link received a request from a customer that needed a gearbox solution to a unique agricultural spreader application. The customer wanted to switch over from belt and chain drives to a gear drive, and had many concerns with their existing application.

Customer Concerns:

• Alignment issues
• Lubrication issues
• Durability issues
• Space Constraints
• Noise issues
• Need for more rugged gearbox

The customer needed a gearbox 8 inches wide, 6 inches deep and approximately 30 inches tall. Rj Link’s engineering team offered a design that would transmit power from the input to the output to cover the 30 inch gap, while meeting the customer’s defined package constraints.

New Gearbox Design Data:

Input: Power 50 HP, Speed 2200 RPM

Ratio: 2.00:1 (Speed Reducer)

Rotation:  Anti-Engine

Lubrication Type:  Circulating Oil

Sump Capacity:  1 qt. Approximately

Surface Finish:  Case-Natural Aluminum

Approximate Weight:  75 lbs. W/O Oil