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Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/th>\nSpezifikation<\/th>\nStandard<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Torque Range (Nm)<\/td>\nRated: 1500 \/ Peak: 2500 \/ Service Factor: 1.8 \/ Reverse Torque: 1200<\/td>\nAGMA 2001-D04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power Range (HP\/kW)<\/td>\nMin: 50 HP \/ Max: 200 HP \/ Torque Variation: Linear<\/td>\nISO 14396<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gear Ratio<\/td>\nNominal: 1:2.5 \/ Actual: 1:2.48 \/ Optional: 1:1.5-1:3.5 \/ Tolerance: \u00b10.5%<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RPM Range<\/td>\nInput: 540-1000 RPM \/ Output: 200-400 RPM \/ Max Limit: 1200 RPM<\/td>\nDIN 9611<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Material & Metallurgy<\/td>\nGears: 20CrMnTi (AISI 5120), Carburized \/ Housing: QT450 Ductile Iron \/ Hardness: HRC 58-62 \/ Roughness: Ra 0.8 \u03bcm<\/td>\nISO 6336-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lubrication Requirements<\/td>\nType: EP90 GL-5 \/ Volume: 5 L \/ Change: 1000 hours \/ Method: Oil Bath<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Temperature Range<\/td>\nOperating: -20\u00b0C to 80\u00b0C \/ Storage: -40\u00b0C to 100\u00b0C \/ Environment: Up to 50\u00b0C<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Noise Level (dB)<\/td>\nNo Load: 70 dB \/ Rated: 80 dB<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IP Rating<\/td>\nIP67<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accuracy Class<\/td>\nDIN 6<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bearing Type & L10 Life<\/td>\nModel: 6210-2RS \/ L10: 20,000 hours \/ Load: Dynamic 50 kN, Static 35 kN<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interface Standards<\/td>\nFlange: SAE J617 \/ Spline: 1-3\/8″ Z6 \/ Bolt Pattern: 4-Bolt<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gewicht<\/td>\nNet: 45 kg \/ Gross: 50 kg \/ Shipping: 55 kg<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions<\/td>\n300 mm x 250 mm x 200 mm \/ Mounting Holes: 150 mm \/ Shaft Dia: 40 mm \/ Keyway: 12 mm<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Effizienz<\/td>\n95% at full load<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gegenreaktion<\/td>\n8 arcminutes<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vibration Threshold<\/td>\n2 mm\/s RMS<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mounting Interface<\/td>\nISO 5211 F10<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fatigue Life<\/td>\n15,000 hours<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Korrosionsbest\u00e4ndigkeit<\/td>\nAS 2312 Class C4<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shaft Seals<\/td>\nViton double lip<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gear Tooth Profile<\/td>\nAGMA 11<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thermal Dissipation<\/td>\n3 kW<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shock Load Capacity<\/td>\n3000 Nm<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Overload Coefficient<\/td>\n2.0<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Precision Class<\/td>\nAGMA 10<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Input Spline Type<\/td>\nANSI B92.1 Class 5<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Output Keyway<\/td>\nDIN 6885<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Geh\u00e4usematerial<\/td>\nSG Iron EN-GJS-500-7<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gear Type<\/td>\nSpiral<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Gearbox Integration in Dredge Pumps<\/h2>\n

In dredge pumps used for farm drainage, gearboxes are pivotal at the drive end to match engine speed to pump requirements. The main placement is between the prime mover and the pump impeller, where a reduction gearbox lowers high RPM from diesel engines to optimal pump speeds. This configuration employs helical gears for efficient power transfer, essential in Australian flood-prone areas like the Murray-Darling Basin, where rapid sediment removal prevents crop loss. Without proper gearing, cavitation from mismatched speeds could reduce pump life by 40% in abrasive slurries.<\/p>\n

Reduction Gearbox for Impeller Drive<\/h3>\n

This gearbox type features ratios from 1:2 to 1:4, converting 1500 RPM inputs to 375-750 RPM outputs for centrifugal pumps. It uses carburized alloy steels to withstand torque spikes from clumped mud, common in Victorian clay soils. The setup includes overload clutches to protect against jams, addressing failures that cost farmers up to $10,000 in downtime during wet seasons.<\/p>\n

PTO Gearbox for Mobile Units<\/h3>\n

Connected to tractors, this gearbox handles 540 RPM PTO inputs, outputting 300 RPM for portable dredge pumps. With IP65 sealing, it resists dust in Western Australian arid farms. Shear pins prevent damage from rocks, solving common breakage in rocky terrains like those in South Australia.<\/p>\n

Auxiliary Gearbox for Accessories<\/h3>\n

For agitators or boosters, a planetary gearbox provides compact high-torque output. Ratios up to 1:5 allow fine control in variable flows, adapting to Queensland’s seasonal rains. Its modular design eases repairs, reducing maintenance time by 30% compared to traditional setups.<\/p>\n

Key Points:<\/strong>
\n– Reduction for speed matching.
\n– PTO for mobility.
\n– Planetary for accessories.
\n– All address Australian soil challenges.<\/div>\n
\"Gearbox<\/div>\n

Handling Abrasive Loads in Australian Drainage<\/h2>\n

Australian farms face abrasive slurries from sandy loams in New South Wales, demanding gearboxes with hardened gears rated for 20,000 hours fatigue life. Ever-power models use CrMnTi alloys with HRC 62 hardness, resisting wear 25% better than standards. In Queensland’s humid climates, enhanced seals prevent ingress, avoiding 35% of common failures. PTO shafts<\/a> with overrunning clutches absorb shocks from debris, extending system life.<\/p>\n

Components include guards compliant with AS 4024, telescopic tubes for alignment, and U-joints for 25-degree angles. Accessories like chains for agitators and pulleys for speed adjustment enhance versatility. Hydraulic cylinders for positioning and lubrication systems with auto-pumps ensure reliability.<\/p>\n