These features support large fan operation, high thrust control, and dependable gearbox service life.
- Double reduction right-angle design supports heavy-duty cooling tower fan drive systems.
- W Series configuration is optimized for exceptionally large fan blade diameters.
- Designed for cooling towers and air-fin heat exchanger applications.
- Suitable for fan systems with diameters up to 40 feet.
- Precision spiral bevel gears provide smooth right-angle power transmission.
- Heavy-duty helical gears handle high torque loads during continuous operation.
- Case-hardened alloy steel gears improve strength, durability, and wear resistance.
- Lapped gear pairs help reduce noise, vibration, and operating stress.
- Rigid cast housing helps prevent gearbox deflection under heavy fan loads.
- Sloped housing floor improves structural rigidity and complete oil drainage.
Internal bearings are engineered for over 100,000 hours of service life.
These specifications define the 1712.5W gearbox’s thrust capacity, lubrication needs, and shipping requirements.
- Product Model: Amarillo Right Angle Gear Drive Double Reduction 1712.5W
- Gear Drive Type: Double Reduction Right Angle Gearbox
- Series Type: W Series
- Manufacturer: Amarillo Gear Company LLC
- Primary Use: Cooling Tower and Air-Fin Heat Exchanger Fan Drives
- Fan Diameter Capacity: Up to 40 feet
- Gear Reduction Design: Two-Stage Reduction
- Thrust Capacity: 9,250 lbs
- Oil Capacity: 22 gallons / 83 liters
- Approved Oil Type: ISO 220 / AGMA 5 or 5S
- EP Additives: Strictly Not Allowed
- Bearing Life: Exceeds 100,000 hours under rated operating loads
- Domestic Shipping Weight: 2,400 lbs
- Export Box Dimensions: 50 x 32 x 43 inches
- Optional Features: Synthetic Oil Fill, Non-Reverse Backstop, Oil Level Switches, and Specialized Paint Coatings
Factory Testing: Noise and Vibration Testing Under Full Horsepower Loading up to 500 HP
