Gear Motor Basics | Right Angle Reducers – Groschopp


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    Gear Motor Basics | Case Studies

    We’re taking everything we’ve discussed and applying it in three scenarios. Any gear motor will work for most applications, but there’s usually only one or two types that are best.


  • Gear Motor Basics | Matching Gear Motors – Integrated Solutions

    In this video we discuss how to select a gear motor in four simple steps by choosing an integrated gear motor.


  • Gear Motor Basics | Matching Gear Motors – Motor Selection

    This video continues our discussion of selecting a gear motor by pairing the separate components. Now we look at how to select a motor based on the reducer selected for the application.


  • Gear Motor Basics | Matching Gear Motors – Reducer Selection

    In this video we begin our deep dive into gear motor selection. There are two methods for pairing motors and reducers to create the optimal gear motor. Here we begin with the first method by taking a look at gear box selection.


  • Gear Motor Basics | Application Parameters

    This video covers the important application criteria that need to be considered when selecting a gear motor.


  • Gear Motor Basics | Right Angle Reducers

    Right Angle reducers are great for applications where size and space are at a premium. With the ability of the the output to turn a 90 degree corner.


  • Gear Motor Basics | Planetary Reducers

    Planetary reducers are ideal for applications requiring high torque in a small package and an output shaft with coaxial alignment. We’ll discuss the construction, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of Planetary gearboxes.


  • Gear Motor Basics | Parallel Shaft Reducers

    Parallel shaft gearboxes are an ideal solution for continuous duty applications; applications requiring low torque; applications with higher ambient temperatures; or applications that are cost conscious.


  • Gear Motor Basics | An Introduction to Gear Motors

    In this video we give a quick overview of motors and explain the rationale for using gear motors – why using a reducer (gearbox) with a motor enables the use of a smaller motor and increased torque and/or speed.


  • Tech Tip: Troubleshooting an Overheating Motor

    Even when the motor matches the application on paper, you can still run into new variables while testing. Here are six common checks to help determine why your motor may be overheating.


  • Tech Tip: Planetary Gearboxes

    In this video we discuss planetary gearboxes. Learn the ins and outs of how these reducers work as well as their advantages and disadvantages.


  • How to Choose an Electric Motor: Engineering Tools

    As we round out this video series, we will share several motor calculation formulas and other tools to help you with the selection process.


  • How to Choose an Electric Motor: Case Studies

    We’re taking everything we’ve discussed and applying it in three scenarios with varying levels of customized motors. Any motor will work for most applications, but there’s usually only one or two types that are best.


  • How to Choose an Electric Motor: Custom Built Electric Motors

    In this video we hope to ease any concerns you may have about what’s involved in customizing a motor to fit your application. You don’t have to take a standard motor and try to make it “fit” your application.


  • How to Choose an Electric Motor: Brushless DC Motors

    In this video we discuss the construction, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of BLDC Motors. We’ll also look at the BLDC motor performance curves for speed, torque and efficiency.


  • How to Choose an Electric Motor: AC Motors

    In this video we discuss the construction, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of AC Motors. We’ll also look at the AC motor performance curves for speed, torque and efficiency.


  • How to Choose an Electric Motor: DC Motors

    In this video we discuss the construction, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of DC Motors. We’ll also look at the DC motor performance curves for speed, torque and efficiency.


  • How to Choose an Electric Motor: Universal Motors

    In this video we discuss the construction, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of Universal Motors. We’ll also look at the Universal Motor performance curves for speed, torque and efficiency.


  • How to Choose an Electric Motor: Application Criteria (Part 2)

    This is part two of our discussion on application criteria. It seems obvious, but we like to remind our customers to always consider the maximum size and weight of motor their application will allow, and to know what kind of life expectancy the motor will need to have.


  • How to Choose an Electric Motor: Application Criteria (Part 1)

    This video (and the next) cover important application criteria, first we’ll focus on application constraints that need to be taken into consideration during the design process.


  • How to Choose an Electric Motor: Introduction & Basics

    Selecting the right motor can be a complicated process. In this first video we introduce the basic concepts of electric motors.


  • How To Switch Your Voltage between 12V and 24V-48V on a Groschopp Brushless Control

    This video shows a short step by step tutorial on how to switch the output voltage on a Groschopp brushless control.


  • How To Set Current Limit on a Groschopp Brushless Control

    This short video shows how to set your current limit on a Groschopp brushless control.


  • How To Set Gain on a Groschopp Brushless Control

    Watch this video to learn about gain and how to set it on a Groschopp brushless control.


  • Groschopp Tech Tips: Motor Search Tool

    This tutorial video shows you how to use Groschopp’s motor search tool to find your ideal motor.


  • Tech Tips: Brushless Control Basics

    By watching this video, you will learn the basics of all of Groschopp’s brushless controls, their enclosure types, and low volt and high volt options.


  • Tech Tips: Oil vs. Grease

    In this video, we will explain 7 factors to consider when deciding between oil and grease to determine which type of lubricant is best for your gear motor.


  • Planetary Right Angle DC Gear Motors

    Groschopp offers a line of Planetary Right Angle DC Gear Motors that provide the advantages of standard right angle gearmotors without giving up efficiency.


  • Groschopp Introduces Customizations and 3D Models

    Groschopp makes it easy for to choose the right motor or gearmotor by incorporating 3D models into each product page as well as on the customization pages.


  • Tech Tips: Brushless DC Motor Basics

    This Tech Tips video explains the basics of Brushless DC Motors: how they are designed and how they operate.


  • Tech Tips: Back-Drive & Braking

    This Tech Tips discusses the advantages of back-drive and brakes and the types of applications for which they are best suited.


  • Tech Tips: Duty Cycle

    In this video we give you a quick guide to importance of duty cycle for the optimal operation of fractional horsepower motors and gearmotors.


  • Tech Tips: Harsh Motor Environments

    How fractional horsepower motors are rated for harsh motor environments. Understanding IP ratings and harsh duty requirements is important to accurately communicate an application’s requirements.


  • Tech Tips: AC Motor Basics

    Understanding the characteristics of AC motors allows engineers select the motor best suited to their application.


  • The Groschopp Advantage

    What makes Groschopp a special company to work with for our customers? It all comes down to the people that make up the company. Find out how they’re at the core of the Groschopp Advantage.


  • The History of Groschopp, Inc.

    The rich history of Groschopp, Inc. begins in 1930 with a company called Wincharger. How did we get from Wincharger to Groschopp? Watch and find out.


  • Tech Tips: How to Check for a Damaged Armature

    Here are three quick checks you can perform with a volt/ohm meter to test a DC motor armature winding to determine if a motor armature is functioning properly.


  • New DC Brushless Motor

    Introducing a robust DC Brushless Motor and gearbox combinations. The new Brushless motor is maintenance-free, highly reliable and has a life of 20,000+ hours.


  • Select a Gearmotor – 4 Steps

    This “how to” video guide covers the basics of gearmotor selection in four simple steps: including speed, torque and application requirements.


  • Manufacturing Marvels

    View Groschopp’s manufacturing, quality assurance and engineering capabilities and get an inside look at Groschopp’s manufacturing facility and engineering lab located in Sioux Center, Iowa.