Difference between gear and belt drive
Category: Mechanical Articles
5 Dec 14
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Belt drive |
Gear drive |
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| Belt drive is used when distance between driving shaft and driven shaft is more. | Gear drive is used when distance between driven and driving shaft is less. |
| Due to the sleep laser velocity ratio is obtained. | Due to number of slip velocity ratio obtained is higher. |
| Suitable for moderate power transmission. | Suitable for higher power transmission. |
| In belt drive lubricant not required. | In gear drive lubrication required. |
| It is less noisy operation. | It is more noisy operation. |
| It is less costly. | It is more costly. |
| It is easy to manufacture. | It is difficult to manufacture. |
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