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Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n
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\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0639\u0644\u0645\u0629<\/th>\n\u0648\u0635\u0641<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n\u0645\u0639\u064a\u0627\u0631<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Torque Capacity (Nm)<\/td>\nRated torque for heavy blanket rolling<\/td>\n2000 Nm<\/td>\nAGMA 2001-D04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Speed Ratio Range<\/td>\nReduction ratios for controlled rolling<\/td>\n1:40 to 1:80<\/td>\nISO 6336<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Input Shaft Specifications<\/td>\nDiameter and connection type<\/td>\n40 mm, keyed<\/td>\nDIN 5480<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Output Shaft Specifications<\/td>\nDiameter for roll connection<\/td>\n50 mm, splined<\/td>\nANSI B92.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lubrication Method<\/td>\nSystem for gear longevity<\/td>\nSealed grease lubrication<\/td>\nAPI GL-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protection Rating (IP)<\/td>\nResistance to dust and water<\/td>\nIP67<\/td>\nIEC 60529<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating Temperature Range<\/td>\nAmbient limits<\/td>\n-30\u00b0C to +70\u00b0C<\/td>\nISO 14396<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Material Standards<\/td>\nGears and housing materials<\/td>\n42CrMo gears, QT500 housing<\/td>\nAGMA, ISO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fatigue Life (Hours)<\/td>\nDurability under load<\/td>\n15,000 hours<\/td>\nDIN 3990<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vibration Threshold<\/td>\nMaximum allowable vibration<\/td>\n2.0 mm\/s<\/td>\nISO 10816<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mounting Interface Type<\/td>\nFlange or bracket pattern<\/td>\n8-bolt roof mount<\/td>\nSAE J518<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power Range (kW)<\/td>\nCompatible motor power<\/td>\n1.5-3 kW<\/td>\nISO 14396<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Noise Level (dB)<\/td>\nOperational sound<\/td>\n75 dB<\/td>\nISO 11201<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accuracy Class<\/td>\nGear precision grade<\/td>\nDIN 5<\/td>\nDIN 3961<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bearing Type<\/td>\nInternal bearings<\/td>\nSealed roller 30210<\/td>\nISO 281<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bearing L10 Life (Hours)<\/td>\nCalculated lifespan<\/td>\n60,000 hours<\/td>\nISO 281<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u0627\u0644\u0648\u0632\u0646 (\u0643\u062c\u0645)<\/td>\nNet weight of gearbox<\/td>\n55 kg<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions (mm)<\/td>\nL x W x H<\/td>\n350 x 280 x 220<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Overload Coefficient<\/td>\nService factor for peaks<\/td>\n2.0<\/td>\nAGMA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reverse Torque Capability<\/td>\nHandling unwind loads<\/td>\n1200 Nm<\/td>\nISO 6336<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Input RPM Range<\/td>\nMotor speeds<\/td>\n1400-1800 RPM<\/td>\nDIN 9611<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Output RPM Range<\/td>\nRolling speeds<\/td>\n17-45 RPM<\/td>\nDIN 9611<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0639\u0627\u0644\u062c\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0631\u0627\u0631\u064a\u0629<\/td>\nGear strengthening<\/td>\nQuenching, HRC 60-65<\/td>\nISO 6336-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Surface Roughness (Ra \u03bcm)<\/td>\nGear tooth finish<\/td>\n0.6 Ra<\/td>\nISO 4287<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lubrication Volume (L)<\/td>\nGrease capacity<\/td>\n2.0 L<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maintenance Interval (Hours)<\/td>\nInspection schedule<\/td>\n600 hours<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dynamic Load Rating (kN)<\/td>\nBearing dynamic capacity<\/td>\n65 kN<\/td>\nISO 281<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Static Load Rating (kN)<\/td>\nBearing static limit<\/td>\n100 kN<\/td>\nISO 281<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mounting Hole Distance (mm)<\/td>\nBolt centers<\/td>\n250 mm<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Roll Length Compatibility (m)<\/td>\nMaximum blanket length<\/td>\n50 m<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wind Load Resistance (kPa)<\/td>\nStructural strength<\/td>\n1.2 kPa<\/td>\nAS 1170.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Snow Load Capacity (kg\/m\u00b2)<\/td>\nBlanket weight under snow<\/td>\n30 kg\/m\u00b2<\/td>\nAS 1170.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cycle Frequency (per day)<\/td>\nDaily operations<\/td>\n2 cycles<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Backlash (arcmin)<\/td>\nGear play<\/td>\n<5 arcmin<\/td>\nDIN 3961<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Efficiency (%)<\/td>\nPower transmission efficiency<\/td>\n92%<\/td>\nISO 6336<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Gearboxes in Electric Rolling Shutters: Key Positions and Functions<\/h2>\n

In electric rolling shutters for thermal blankets, gearboxes act as the core for delivering high torque to lift heavy insulation materials in Australian greenhouses, where structures span up to 50 meters in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula vegetable farms. These units must cope with added loads from rain-soaked blankets in Queensland’s Bundaberg region, where annual rainfall exceeds 1000 mm during summer cropping. The primary gearbox types include the cycloidal pinwheel reducer and worm gear units, each positioned to optimize power transfer from motors to rolls. Drawing from field observations in South Australia’s Barossa Valley, where tomato greenhouses face wind speeds of 120 km\/h, these gearboxes use sealed designs to block dust entry, maintaining operation during dust storms common in New South Wales’ Riverina. Tests from the Journal of Agricultural Engineering (2024) show cycloidal designs achieve 92% efficiency, reducing energy use by 15% compared to traditional chains in extended daily cycles of 2 operations per day.<\/p>\n

Cycloidal Pinwheel Reducer<\/h3>\n

Mounted centrally on the greenhouse roof slope, this reducer connects the motor to the roll shaft, providing ratios of 1:60 for torque outputs reaching 2000 Nm to handle blankets weighing 30 kg\/m\u00b2 under snow in Tasmania’s Derwent Valley. In Western Australia’s Carnarvon, where salt-laden winds corrode components, its QT500 ductile iron housing resists pitting, extending life to 15,000 hours per DIN 3990. This setup addresses slippage in wet conditions, with a 2.0 overload coefficient absorbing peaks from gusts, as seen in 2023 cyclone events where standard units failed after 5000 hours. Integration with limit switches ensures precise stopping, preventing over-roll in automated systems compliant with AS\/NZS 4024 for machinery guarding.<\/p>\n

Worm Gear Unit<\/h3>\n

Positioned at the drive end, this unit offers self-locking to hold blankets in place against gravity, with ratios up to 1:80 for slow, controlled unwinding in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley vineyards. For facilities in the Northern Territory’s arid zones with temperatures to 45\u00b0C, grease lubrication maintains cooling, avoiding seal breaches that cause leaks in competitors after 3000 hours. From a 2024 study in Agricultural Systems, worm gears reduce vibration to 2.0 mm\/s, solving resonance issues in long-span structures exceeding 40 meters, thus maintaining crop protection during heatwaves.<\/p>\n

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