GLEASON 517 Hypoid Bevel Gear Tester – Year 1989

GLEASON 517 Hypoid Bevel Gear Tester – Year 1989

PRINCIPAL SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum diameter of bevel gear at 90 degree shaft angle 42″ (1067mm)
Maximum diameter of bevel pinion at 90 degree shaft angle 30″ (765mm)
Maximum offset of gear spindle above
or below pinion spindle center 6” (152mm)
Pinion spindle taper hole diameter (at large end) 6” (152.4mm)
Pinion spindle taper (per ft.) .75” (19.05mm)
Pinion spindle taper depth 3” (76.2mm)
Gear spindle taper hole diameter (at large end) 3.9” (99.21mm)
Gear spindle taper (per ft.) 0.618” (15.47mm)
Gear spindle taper depth 3” (76.2mm)
Main motor 7-1/2 HP 1800 rpm
Hydraulic motor ¾ HP 1800 rpm
Machine overall length 80” (2030mm)
Machine overall width 73” (1900mm)
Machine overall height 72” (1829mm)
Approx net weight 10,000 Lbs. (4,536kGs)

Model No. 517 GLEASON Hypoid Bevel Gear Tester
Serial No. 162701 (New in 1989)

Suitable for testing the running qualities of bevel and hypoid gears
up to 42” (1067mm) diameter, operating at a 90-degree shaft angle

EQUIPMENT / FEATURES:
hydraulic chucking arrangement for both
gear and pinion work-heads (less draw-in bar and nuts)
optional drive-head spindle bore
(6” dia. x .75″ taper per ft. x 3″ long)
power movement of drive head ( in / out )
optional brake-head spindle bore
(3-29/32″dia. x 39/64″ taper per ft., x 3″ long)
gear and pinon spindles with special anti-fiction,
vibration free bearings
automatic backlash control for preset backlash
sine bar set-up arrangement
imperial graduated scales & dials
manual, hand operated brake to simulate load
optional ammeter for checking brake load
optional two-speed motor and control for drive spindle
speeds of 600 and 1200 rpm.
full electrics (motors/controls)
(configured for 480 volt 50/60 cycle operation)

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