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What Is A Reduction Gearbox? Principles, Types, Selection

What Is A Reduction Gearbox? Principles, Types, Selection

May 18, 2026 | Articles

A reduction gearbox is a mechanical device that trades speed for torque. If a 10-tooth driving gear turns a 50-tooth driven gear, you get a 5:1 reduction, so the output turns once for every five input rotations and torque rises by the same factor in an ideal system....