Welcome to the Benzlers technical glossary. Here you will find definitions, explanations, and industry standards regarding industrial gearboxes, geared motors, and mechanical drive technology.
A gearbox used to redirect power transmission at a specific angle, typically 90 degrees.
Technologies for the automated control and monitoring of industrial processes and facilities.
A drive system in wind turbines used to orient the nacelle toward the wind direction.
A mechanical device used to prevent reverse rotation in conveyor systems and inclined drive applications.
A type of gearbox used for power transmission between intersecting shafts.
A technical installation designed for transporting materials and products within industrial processes.
A continuous transport system for moving materials, raw goods, and finished products.
The technical discipline focused on internal material transport within industrial and logistics environments.
An industrial system for lifting, lowering, and transporting heavy loads.
A technical system for the precise feeding of materials or liquids into production processes.
A custom-tailored combination of gearbox, motor, and control system designed for industrial applications.
A broad term encompassing technical systems for motion generation and power transmission in industrial machinery and facilities.
An electric machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical motion.
The efficient utilization of energy to reduce operating costs and resource consumption in industrial facilities.
A machine used to process plastics, rubber, or other materials within industrial production processes.
A flange mounted gearbox is a gearbox designed for direct attachment to machinery or driven equipment using a flange interface. This mounting arrangement provides compact installation, precise alignment and efficient power transmission in industrial applications.
A foot mounted gearbox is a gearbox designed for installation onto a base frame or foundation using mounting feet integrated into the gearbox housing. This is one of the most common mounting arrangements used in heavy-duty industrial applications.
A mechanical system used to transmit and modify rotational speed and torque in industrial drive solutions.
A compact, integrated unit consisting of an electric motor and a gearbox, designed for industrial drive applications.
A particularly robust industrial gearbox designed to withstand high loads and demanding industrial applications.
A drive system used for lifting and moving heavy loads in crane systems and hoisting equipment.
A hollow shaft is a gearbox output shaft design featuring an internal bore that allows direct mounting onto a driven shaft. Hollow shaft configurations simplify installation, reduce coupling requirements and are commonly used in conveyor, agitator and material handling applications.
The digitalization and networking of industrial production processes and machinery.
A heavy-duty power transmission system designed to transmit torque and rotational speed in demanding applications such as conveyors, cranes, cooling towers, cement plants and steel industries.
An inline gearbox is a gearbox configuration where the input and output shafts are positioned on the same centerline. Inline gearboxes are commonly used in industrial drive systems requiring compact layouts and efficient power transmission.
A lubrication system is a system designed to distribute lubricant within gearbox components to reduce friction, wear and operating temperature. Proper lubrication is essential for improving gearbox efficiency, reliability and service life.
The internal transport, storage, and movement of materials within industrial and logistics environments.
An industrial facility designed for mixing various substances or materials.
A system used to adjust the rotor blades in wind turbines.
A compact high-torque gearbox consisting of planetary gears arranged around a central sun gear, commonly used in heavy-duty industrial applications.
The transfer of mechanical energy between motors, gearboxes and driven equipment within industrial systems.
A drive system designed for precise motion sequences and exact positioning.
An industrial plant dedicated to the manufacturing or processing of products and materials.
A drive system designed for industrial pumps and process equipment.
A technical system for material processing utilizing rotating rollers.
An industrial facility for shaping metal through rolling processes.
The number of revolutions a shaft or motor completes per minute.
A design parameter used to evaluate gearbox suitability under actual operating conditions including shock loading, operating hours and application severity.
A widely used type of gearbox for industrial applications involving parallel shafts.
A solid shaft is a conventional gearbox shaft configuration designed for power transmission through couplings, pulleys or external drive components. Solid shafts are widely used in industrial drive systems requiring flexible connection arrangements.
The maximum power capacity a gearbox can transmit continuously without exceeding allowable operating temperature limits.
A torque arm is a mechanical support device used to absorb reaction torque generated by shaft-mounted gearbox installations. Torque arms help stabilize the gearbox and reduce stress on connected equipment and mounting structures.
Torque is the rotational force transmitted through a drive system and is a critical parameter in gearbox and power transmission applications.
A technical system designed to convert wind energy into electrical energy.
A compact gearbox offering smooth operation and high torque transmission for industrial applications.
