SPX Cooling Technologies introduced a new line of gearboxes, the Series M Geareducer. Series M Geareducers are designed and manufactured to directly and easily replace other OEM gearboxes in field-erected cooling towers, said company officials.
The Geareducer’s primary function is to reduce the speed of the electric motor to optimize fan performance. This gear drive goes beyond the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) requirements to maximize air movement through the cooling tower and to minimize maintenance. It provides primary support to the fan, anchors it against lateral movement, withstands shock loads at start-up and during speed changes, and minimizes power transmission losses and noise generation.