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Gear knowledge online | Answers to frequently asked questions about drive solutions
Knowledge Center
Knowledge platform: Answers and insights into our world of gears
The Ruhrgetriebe Knowledge Center provides answers to common questions about gearboxes, motors, and drive technology.
For technical details and specific applications, our experts are here to advise you personally. Sharing their knowledge and helping you find the right gearbox solution.
Everything about gearboxes, motors, and drive solutions
Current trend topics
Digital nameplate
How does Ruhrgetriebe's digital nameplate work?
VDE0530
What requirements do geared motors meet in accordance with VDE 0530?
IEC-standard motors
What are IEC electric motors and how do they differ?
Geared motors
How do geared motors work and what combinations are available?
Gear technology
How does a gearbox operate and what is its purpose?
Gear technology
Which types of gearboxes exist and how do they function?
Basics of gear technology
Solid shaft gearbox
How does a solid shaft gearbox operate and in which applications is it used?
Hollow shaft gearbox
What makes a hollow shaft gearbox special, and when is it the right choice?
Angular gearbox
How does a right-angle gearbox work and what are its advantages?
Axial gearbox
How does an axial gearbox differ from other types?
Planetary Gearboxes
How does a planetary gearbox work and why is it so efficient and compact?
Spur gear
How does a spur gearbox work and where is it used?
Basics of electric motors
Motor types in comparison
Which types of electric motors exist and what makes them different?
Small geared motors
Under which conditions are small geared motors suitable for industrial applications?
IEC-standard motors
What are IEC motors and what are their benefits?
Brushless DC motors (BLDC)
How do brushless DC motors operate and in which applications are they used?
Frequency inverter (decentralized drive solution)
How do frequency converters improve the control and performance of geared motors?
VDE0530
What requirements do geared motors meet in accordance with VDE 0530?
