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Why do some AC motor gearheads output in the same direction as the motor while others output in the opposite direction?

April 26, 2017AC direction gearheads motor opposite output

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Why do some AC motor gearheads output in the same direction as the motor while others output in the opposite direction?

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Gearheads reduce the motor speed by 1/3 to 1/180. This reduction of speed is accomplished by multiple gears. The number of gears dictates the amount of speed reduction. The rotation direction of the last gear determines the output shaft direction.