Thread: gear

what is gear box

On what? a car? If so, it's another term for the transmission.

Originally Posted by thywon

what is gear box

There are many types of gearbox and several types of gears.

Here is a link with some good images of the different types that may be of aid in answering your question.

Gearbox Guide

Gearboxes are used in a variety of industries: • Aerospace – In the aerospace industry, gearboxes are used in space and air travel, i.e. airplanes, missiles, space vehicles, space shuttles and engines.
• Agriculture – In the agriculture industry, gearboxes are used for plowing, irrigation, pest and insect control, tractors and pumps.
• Automotive – In the automotive industry, gearboxes are used in cars, helicopters, buses and motorcycles.
• Construction – In the construction industry, gearboxes are used in heavy machinery such as cranes, forklifts, bulldozers and tractors.
• Food Processing – In the food processing industry, gearboxes are used in conveyor systems, the processing of meat and vegetable products, and packaging applications.
• Marine Industry – In the marine industry, gearboxes are used on boats and yachts.
• Medical – In the medical industry, gearboxes are used in surgical tables, patient beds, medical diagnostic machines, dental equipment and MRI and CAT scan machines.
• Power Plants – In power plants, gearboxes are implemented in transformers, generators and turbines.