A speed reducer (abbreviated as RDF) is a piece of machine equipment used to reduce the output of a high-speed rotating motor to a speed suitable for a particular application. It can reduce the speed by several levels and provide additional torque output. Reduction gearboxes play an integral role in mechanized production processes and are commonly used in industrial robots, medical equipment, logistics equipment, vending machines and other fields.
The structure of a gearhead consists of a reducer and a motor. Reducers usually consist of gears or timing belts and can be manufactured with different types of gears, shafts and bearings depending on the type of transmission and working conditions. Common types of reducers include worm gear reducers, planetary reducers, helical gear reducers, and gear reducers. Each type of reducer has a different structure and performance, and choosing the right reducer can make machine operation more stable and efficient.
RDFs are widely used in various industries, and their main function is to reduce the output of high-speed prime movers to a suitable rotational speed for use in mechanized production areas such as handling, processing, assembly, and packaging. For example, in the automotive manufacturing process, gearboxes are used to reduce the speed of robots to prevent them from mishandling or causing an unsafe working environment. In the field of medical equipment, gearboxes can be used for timing control, high-precision position control and high-precision surgical robots. Meanwhile, gearboxes are also widely used in food processing machinery, printing equipment, and power equipment.