Grove Gear 8050 Catalog

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BEFORE YOU START: Identify the Service Factor of the application. Determine the actual input horsepower of the PRWRU E\ PXOWLSO\LQJ WKH PRWRU·V QDPHSODWH horsepower by the Service Factor. Determine the output speed (RPM) required at output shaft of reducer.

Identify the mounting style required by your application from the style charts shown on pages 1RWH WKH GLIIHUHQW EDVHV DQG ÁDQJHV WR interchange with various competitive units. To select the proper gear reducer size, use the Maximum Rating Tables as shown:

How To Use Maximum Rating Tables Cast Iron Inline Maximum Rating Tables are shown on pages 418-431. Selection of the appropriate gear reducer can be made using these tables or the Quick Selections on pages 380-416.

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1 Find the appropriate Maximum Rating Tables pages for your basic mounting style. The tables begin on page 418.

2 Locate output RPM column on left side of the table. All ratings are based on an input speed of 1750 RPM. Scroll down to the output speed (RPM) required. Most output speeds are rounded to the nearest whole number. For exact output speed, divide 1750 by the ratio listed.

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5 Select motor frame size if reducer is to have a motorized input.

6 Identify the catalog number of the reducer by continuing to the right. See page 377 for detailed information on building an exact catalog number on LeCentric sizes, the ;; VXIÀ[ ZLOO EH UHSODFHG ZLWK RSWLRQDO Mod-Squad codes as detailed on page 377.

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3 Move across the table to the Input HP column XQWLO \RX ÀQG D UDWLQJ WKDW is equal to or greater than the actual input horsepower required. Once located, check the top of the table to identify the correct gear reducer size (717, 727, 747, 757, etc.).

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7 Verify physical dimensions using the dimensional drawings shown on pages 432-443.

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4 Check load capacities against the needs of your application. Do not exceed the overhung load (OHL) capacity shown in the table. Detailed instructions for calculating the actual overhung load are shown on page 645. If overhung and thrust loads will be applied simultaneously or if the load exceeds listed capacities, contact Factory.

8 Determine reducer mounting position from page 467.

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