Machine can be defined as a cluster of mechanisms that can perform certain task by expanding energy. Such mechanisms are driven by mechanical power, which come in the from of rotational torque. A prime mover (such as electric motor, turbine, etc.) usually supplies mechanical power and it is then transmitted to the machine unit with the help of mechanical drives. There are four mechanical drives, namely gear drive, belt drive,
Mechanical drives are used to transmit motion, torque and power from a driver shaft to driven shaft. The driver shaft, in majority of the cases, is a part of prime mover (such as electric motor, hydraulic turbine, steam turbine, etc.); while, the driven shaft is a part of the machine unit. There exist four basic mechanical drives, namely gear drive, belt drive, chain drive and rope drive. A gear drive
Mechanical drives are used to transmit motion, torque and power from driver shaft (such as prime mover) to driven shaft (such as machine unit). There are four mechanical drives, namely gear drive, belt drive, chain drive and rope drive. Unlike belt drive (a friction drive), gear drive is one engagement drive, which indicates power transmission occurs by means of successive engagement and disengagement of teeth of two gears. It is
Machines require a continuous source of power to perform certain task. Majority of industrial machines are driven by mechanical power, which comes in the form of rotational torque. A prime mover is used to generate mechanical energy converting other form of energy; for example an electric motor converts electric energy into mechanical energy. Mechanical power transmission system is used to transmit power from such prime movers to the intended locations
Mechanical drives are used to transmit motion, torque and power from driver shaft (usually a prime mover like electric motor) to driven shaft (such as machine unit). There are four mechanical drives, namely gear drive, belt drive, chain drive and rope drive. Each of them has specific features and is suitable for certain type of applications. A gear drive is preferred for power transmission over small distance. It is one
Mechanical drives are frequently used in machineries to transmit motion, torque and power from one place to another. Along with transmission of power, such drives can also change direction of rotation, speed and torque. Belt drive, chain drive, rope drive, and gear drive are four major mechanical drives; while, other elements such as shaft, clutch, brake, etc. assist in power transmission. They can transmit power either by means of friction
