Exploring The Role Of Torque In Modern Gear Motors

A gear motor is known for its performance and durability. One major feature of AC gear motors is the ability to deliver high torque. But what is the need to deliver high torque in the first place? And why are gear motors the best suited for this task? This blog covers these questions in detail.

Gear Motors And High Torque

The main purpose of generating high-torque lies in its ability to perform heavy-duty tasks such as lifting or moving heavy objects and machinery, powering machines with torque requirements or driving robotic actuators. Since AC gear motors accomplish this, it is used majorly in the following industries:

Industrial Equipment: Categories like material handling solutions (conveyor systems), lifting equipment used to transport heavy goods and robotic arms fall under this section.

Automotive Manufacturing: Gear motors are also used extensively in the automotive manufacturing sector as they offer high-torque in electric drive trains, power windows and locking systems.

Medical Equipment Production: Medical equipment such as powered wheelchairs or robotic surgical instruments also employ high-torque generating gear motors. 

Benefits Of Using A Gear Motor For Torque Generation

Torque Multiplication

When combined with another gear system, a gear motor offers significant torque multiplication. The gear ratio used at the input directly leads to an increase in torque at the output shaft.

Low Speed, High Precision 

An AC gear motor aids significantly in cases where low speed and high torque are required to overcome the initial resistance or inertia. This also aids in improving the precision of torque and speed generation. Therefore, by manipulating the gear ratio, it's possible to achieve the perfect torque and speed metrics for any given application.

For more details on electric gear motors, reach out to us at Bauer GMC. As the leading distributor of Bauer gear motors in the country, we offer expert advice on motor selection and the service to modify any existing gear motor. Contact us at 905-814-5152 today for more details.