High Torque Stepper Motor Gearbox Right Angle Bevel Gear- Suzhou Retek Electric Technology Co., Ltd.

Bevel Gear Stepper Motor: Right-Angle, High-Torque Indexing

The Right Angle Bevel Gear Stepper Motor combines a standard stepper motor (e.g., NEMA 23 or 34) with a compact, right-angle bevel gearhead.

This design provides a high-torque, indexed drive with an output shaft that is perpendicular to the motor shaft. Unlike worm gears, bevel gears rely on rolling contact, making them highly efficient (typically >90%) and reversible (no self-locking). They are ideal for applications requiring high precision and efficiency in a right-angle configuration, often found in machine tools and conveyor systems where space saving is critical.

Introduction

Detailed Parameters and Performance Data

RETEK: High-Efficiency Right-Angle Drives for Automation

Suzhou Retek Electric Technology Co., Ltd. provides bevel gear solutions for dynamic indexing where speed and efficiency are key. We use high-precision, spiral bevel gears (rather than straight bevel) which offer smoother, quieter operation and higher torque transmission. We ensure the gearbox has minimal backlash, maintaining the excellent positional accuracy of the input stepper motor.

Applications

Advanced Technology Highlights

Efficient Right-Angle Drive Applications for Bevel Gears

Automated Machine Tools: Drives for indexing turrets, tool changers, and positioning in compact machining centers. Challenge: High efficiency and fast, accurate indexing.
Conveyor Systems: Right-angle drives for belt turn modules or vertical lift systems.
Printing and Packaging: Accurate right-angle synchronization of rollers or applicators.
Industrial Mixers/Agitators: Drives requiring a high-efficiency right-angle torque input.

Technical Specifications

Industrial & Commercial Usage

Technical Parameters (Bevel Gear Stepper)

Parameter	Range / Typical Value	Unit
Input Motor	NEMA 23 to 42	Standard
Gearbox Type	Spiral Bevel Gear (Right Angle)	Design
Reduction Ratio	1:1 to 5:1 (Typical)	Ratio
Efficiency	>90%	Percentage
Backlash	Standard or Low Backlash (Arc-min)	Feature

Additional Information

Supplementary Details & Notes

Production & Customization Services

Production involves rigorous gear pair matching and running tests under load to verify gear meshing patterns and minimize acoustic noise.

Integrated Planetary Stage: Factory mounting of a low-backlash planetary stage before the bevel gear to achieve higher overall reduction ratios.
Output Shaft: Providing custom hollow-bore, double-ended, or integrated flange outputs for direct connection to machine components.
Low Backlash Tuning: Custom tuning and measurement to achieve ultra-low backlash (e.g., <3 arc-minutes) for demanding indexing tasks.
Sealing/IP Rating: Enhancing seals to achieve IP65 rating, common in industrial washdown environments.

Service & Support

Technical Advantages and Core Design Features

High Efficiency: Rolling contact maximizes energy transfer, unlike the sliding contact of worm gears.
Right-Angle Space Saving: Allows the motor to be tucked away, reducing the machine's overall footprint.
High Torque and Reversibility: Ideal for dynamic positioning where the load may need to drive the motor, or where high acceleration is needed.
Low Noise/Smooth Operation: Precision spiral bevel gears provide quieter operation than straight bevel gears.
High Input Speed: Can handle the relatively high speeds of stepper motors better than worm gear systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Inquiries Regarding Bevel Gear Steppers

Q: Why are bevel gear ratios typically low (1:1 to 5:1)?
A: Achieving very high ratios with bevel gears is impractical and physically large. For high reduction ratios ($ > 10:1$), planetary or helical gear systems are usually stacked onto the bevel output, or a worm gear is used (sacrificing efficiency).

Q: Does a bevel gear introduce high backlash?
A: Standard bevel gears can have significant backlash. However, high-precision, ground spiral bevel gearheads (often denoted as servo-rated) are engineered to have very low backlash (e.g., <5 arc-minutes) to maintain the stepper's positioning accuracy.

Q: Can these replace worm gear motors?
A: Yes, if the application does not require the self-locking feature and does require high efficiency and dynamic performance (reversibility). If self-locking is critical, a worm gear or an external brake is needed.

Resources

Advanced Material Selection Guide

Bevel Gears: Case-hardened and precision-ground alloy steel (e.g., 20CrMnTi or 40Cr) for maximum durability and minimal friction.

Housing: High-stiffness cast iron or machined aluminum to ensure precise gear alignment under high load and to absorb vibration.

Lubrication: High-pressure (EP) gear oil or synthetic grease, essential for cooling and protecting the rolling contact surfaces.

About Suzhou Retek Electric Technology Co., Ltd.

Unlike other motor suppliers, Retek engineering system prevents the selling of our motors and components by catalogue as every model is customized for our customers. The customers are assured that every component they receive from Retek is designed with their exact specifications in mind. Our total solutions are a combination of our innovation and a close working partnership with our customers and suppliers.

As China High Torque Stepper Motor Gearbox Right Angle Bevel Gear Manufacturers and Wholesale High Torque Stepper Motor Gearbox Right Angle Bevel Gear OEM/ODM Suppliers, Retek business consists of three platforms: Motors, Die-Casting and CNC manufacturing and wire harness. Retek products are widely supplied for residential fans, vents, boats, airplanes, medical facilities, laboratory facilities, trucks and other automotive machines.

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