Gearboxes for Increasing Speed: Types & Tips

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around selecting a gearbox for increasing speed, particularly in the context of a wind turbine application. Participants explore various types of gearboxes and their suitability for speed enhancement.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant states that a worm gearbox is not suitable for increasing speed, as it is primarily used for speed reduction.
  • Another participant emphasizes that the choice of gearbox depends on the specific application and asks for clarification on the intended use.
  • A participant describes their project involving a wind turbine, aiming to increase speed from 100 rpm to 1500 rpm using a 1:15 gearbox ratio, specifically a Series Helical gearbox.
  • There is a repeated inquiry about the type of generator being used and its optimal operational speed.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the types of gearboxes suitable for speed increase, with no consensus reached on the best option for the wind turbine application.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided detailed specifications for the generator or the operational parameters, which may influence gearbox selection.

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hello

i want buy gearbox for increase the speed
i know that worm gearbox cannot use for increase the speed..just for reduce speed

what is the type of gearbox can i use for increasing the speed

there is gearbox types
- Bevel Gearbox
- Helical Gearbox
- Planetary Gearbox
- Sequential Gearbox
- Spiral Bevel Gearbox
- Worm Reduction Gearbox

please help me
 
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Please, please please edit your post and make the text a sensible size.

Also it completely depends on application, what are you trying to achieve with this new gearbox?
 
hi xxChrisxx
i will made wind turbine and i will get about 100 rpm with high torque
i want buy gearbox 1:15 and use it to increase the speed from 100rpm to 1500 rpm.. so i will connect the Output shaft to wind turbine and Input shaft with the alternator

i want buy Series Helical gearbox

[PLAIN]http://www.crumpassociates.com/products/Helical_Gearboxes/Hydro-mec_Aluminum_Inline_Helical_Gearbox.gif

what do you think?
 
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van2 said:
hi xxChrisxx
i will made wind turbine and i will get about 100 rpm with high torque
i want buy gearbox 1:15 and use it to increase the speed from 100rpm to 1500 rpm.. so i will connect the Output shaft to wind turbine and Input shaft with the alternator

i want buy Series Helical gearbox

[PLAIN]http://www.crumpassociates.com/products/Helical_Gearboxes/Hydro-mec_Aluminum_Inline_Helical_Gearbox.gif

what do you think?

what kind of generator are you using? and what is the optimum rotational speed that it operates at
 
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