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In the following example, a ZIMM bevel gearbox ZK-065 with a drive ratio of 2:1 is checked by calculation for a three-phase motor with fan. The selection is carried out by calculating input torque, output torque, output power, factors, design torque and thermal limit power. The calculated values are then compared with the permissible values.

Which initial data are used for the calculated selection of a ZIMM bevel gearbox of the ZK Series

Initial variableValue
ApplicationThree-phase motor for fan
Input power0,75 kW
Input speed1390 upm
Operation16 h/d
Duty factormax. 100 % ED / 10 min
Starts per hourmax. 100 c/h
Fan speed500–750 upm
Ambient temperature20 °C
Radial force at output shaft350 N
Checked size and drive ratioZK-065, 2:1

How are input, output and factors calculated in the example?

1. Calculate input torque
TD = 0,75 kW × 9550 / 1390 min⁻¹
TD = 5,15 Nm

2. Calculate output torque
TAC = 5,15 Nm × 2 × 0,97
TAC = 10,0 Nm

3. Calculate output power
PAC = 10,0 Nm × 695 min⁻¹ / 9550
PAC = 0,73 kW

4. Include factors
fb = 1,1
fd = 1,15
ft = 1,0
fe = 1,0

5. Calculate design torque
Ta;AC = 10,0 Nm × 1,1 × 1,15 × 1,0
Ta;AC = 12,65 Nm

6. Calculate thermal limit power
Pt = 0,73 kW × 1,15 × 1,0 × 1,0
Pt = 0,84 kW

Which check criteria are compared in the calculated selection of a ZIMM bevel gearbox of the ZK Series?

The comparison is carried out using design torque, radial force, thermal limit power and the 80% limit of the thermal limit power.

Check criterionCalculated valuePermissible valueAssessment
Design torque Ta;AC12,65 Nm14,5 Nmfulfilled
Radial force Fr;AC350 N390 Nfulfilled
Thermal limit power Pt0,84 kW1,3 kWfulfilled
80% limit of the thermal limit power0,84 kW1,04 kWfulfilled
Jonathan Mildner | Head of Sales Technology

Jonathan Mildner | Head of Sales Technology

Jonathan Mildner heads the Sales Technology department at ZIMM. He is responsible for the design and safe integration of screw jacks, electromechanical actuators, and drive technology – including accessories from the ZIMM modular system, clearly defined interfaces, the safety concept, and complete documentation; he provides technical support for manufacturing to drawing (special parts/adaptations).

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