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title: "Which information is required for the design of a ZK bevel gearbox?"
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For the design of a ZK bevel gearbox, operating parameters and service factors are required. Together they produce the final result, which is compared with the performance tables. The design is always carried out in three steps.

#### Which information describes the operating point?

The basis is always the required or actually prevailing operating parameters of the customer:

- speed
- torque to be transmitted
- required ratio

#### Which information describes the operating conditions?

The parameters are supplemented with service factors. These describe:

- the application itself
- the switching frequency
- the temperature range

#### What is the final result used for?

With the final result, a simple comparison can be made with the existing [performance tables](https://zimm.com/zk-bevel-gearboxes/) in the ZIMM documentation. These support the correct selection of the right product.

### Further link

[ZK Bevel gearboxes](https://zimm.com/zk-bevel-gearboxes/)

## Videos

### Auslegung der ZK-Kegelradgetriebe in drei Schritten

In this video, viewers will learn the three-step process for designing a ZK bevel gearbox, including the necessary operating parameters and service factors required for optimal performance.

- [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jexSdiOd08)