•  Service factor
  •  Drive rating
  •  Thermal capacity at the site’s ambient conditions
  •  Speed variation
  •  Equivalent horsepower
  •  Drive ratio
  •  Duty cycle
  •  External loading on the gear drive’s shafts
  •  Mounting configuration
  •  Physical size

All must be carefully evaluated to make the right decision. Take into account that tooth surfaces that show signs of wear or pitting should be candidates for future preventive maintenance programs. Additionally, fracture of a gear tooth will not only put the gear drive out of service, but could possibly do damage to bearings and shafts.

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