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What is gear reduction? A guide for engineers

Learn what gear reduction is, how gear ratios affect speed and torque, and how to select the right industrial gearbox for your application with STOBER.

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Gearbox inspection checklist for industrial applications

Use STOBER’s seven-step gearbox inspection checklist to check safety, oil leaks, vibration, backlash, lubrication, alignment, and maintenance records.

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Stage automation in action: How STOBER powers “The Hunger Games: On Stage”

Discover how STOBER K-Series helical bevel gearboxes help move 26-ton audience seating platforms silently and precisely for the immersive production of The Hunger Games: On Stage.

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The hidden cost of “cheap” motors in high-precision machines

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Cheap motors rarely fail fast. Learn how low-cost servo motors quietly increase downtime, tuning issues, and total cost of ownership.

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Why lead time belongs in the design conversation

Fast delivery changes how you design, build, and deliver machines. Learn why reliability and lead time belong in the engineering conversation.

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AC vs. DC motors: What’s the difference, and why it matters

Learn the key differences between AC and DC motors and how permanent magnet AC motors, like STOBER’s cLEAN motor, deliver higher efficiency, control, and reliability.

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New features in STOBER’s 3HP cLEAN Motor: More power, more control, more flexibility

Discover what’s new in STOBER’s 3 hp cLEAN Motor, including a right-angle option, power-off brake, and resolver or encoder feedback for washdown applications.

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Gearbox efficiency guide: Formula, energy loss & optimization

Learn how gearbox efficiency is calculated, what causes power loss, and how to improve gearbox performance through design, lubrication & load optimization.

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Power meets hygiene in STOBER’s new 3HP cLEAN motor

Discover why STOBER’s cLEAN System outperforms motorized pulleys in food processing conveyor systems. Learn how this hygienic, IP69K-rated, stainless‑steel drive system reduces downtime, prevents water ingress, and simplifies maintenance while lowering total cost of ownership.

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Gear type selection guide: Spur gear vs. bevel gear vs. worm gear

Compare spur, bevel, helical, and worm gears, including shaft orientation, performance tradeoffs, and when each gear type is best used in power transmission.

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