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   Harmonic Drive Gearing --->  Advantages
  Advantages of Harmonic Drive  
     
 
High Reduction Ratio High Precision and Low Backlash
High Torque Capacity High Efficiency
Compact Size and Light Weight Smooth Running and Low Noise
 
     
  Technical Data  
     
 
1. Transmission Efficiency 2. Transmission Error
3. Backlash 4. No-Load Static Starting Torque
5. Overload Capacity 6. Operating Life
7. Service Factor 8. Torsional Rigidity
9. Moment of Inertia  
 
     
   1.Transmission Efficiency  
     
  Transmission efficiency of a harmonic drive gearing is the ratio of the reducer's output power to its input power, or the ratio of the reducer's useful work to its total work.
Ratings are based on actual shaft-to-shaft tests.
 
     
 
Size Input Speed (rpm) Transmission Ratio Efficiency (%)
 
     
   2. Transmission Error  
     
  Transmission error is defined as the difference between the output shaft's actual and its theoretical rotational angles, at unidirectional rotation of the input shaft.
Harmonic Drive Gears are available with positioning accuracy of better than one minute of arc and repeatability within a few seconds of arc.
Allowable values: 6' ; 3' ; 1'
 
     
   3. Backlash  
     
  Backlash is defined as the lag of the output shaft's rotational angle occurred when the rotational direction of the input shaft is altered, under no-load condition.
Harmonic Drive Gears may operate with essentially zero backlash between mating teeth because of natural gear pre-load.
Allowable values: 6' ; 3' ; 1'
 
     
   4. No-Load Static Starting Torque  
     
 
No. Size No-Load Static Starting Torque (N.cm)
1 25 ≤0.8
2 32 ≤1.25
3 40 ≤2
4 50 ≤3
5 60 ≤5
6 80 ≤8
7 100 ≤12.5
8 120 ≤20
9 160 ≤35
10 200 ≤60
11 <>250 ≤100
 
     
   5. Overload Capacity  
     
  Momentary peak overload of 100% rated torque is permissible at starting or stopping;
and less than 150% the rated is permissible during working.
 
     
   6.Operating Life  
     
  Since power is transmitted through multiple tooth engagement, Harmonic Drive gearing offers high output torque capacity.
The life expectancy of the harmonic drive transmission is based on the median life of the Wave Generator bearing.
Life expectancy of a unit operated at speed N and torque T conditions may be estimated by the relationship given below:
 
     
  L10 = 5000 ( Nn / N ) ( Tn / T )3  (hrs)  
     
  Where: L10 ---- Life expectancy at 10% probability of failure.  
    Nn ---- Rated Input Speed  
    N ---- Actual Input Speed  
    Tn ---- Rated Output Torque  
    T ---- Actual Output Torque  
     
   7. Service Factor  
     
 
Driven Machine Load Condition
Prime
Motor
Duration of Service
(hrs/day)
Steady Moderate Shock Heavy Shock
Electric
Motor
3(intermittent )
10
24
0.8
1.0
1.25
1.0
1.25
1.5
1.5
1.75
2.0
I.C.Engine 3(intermittent )
10
24
1.0
1.25
1.5
1.25
1.5
1.75
1.75
2.0
2.25
 
     
   8. Torsional Rigidity  
     
 
No. Size Torsional Rigidity N.m/( ' )
1 25 0.365
2 32 0.725
3 40 1.45
4 50 2.90
5 60 5.80
6 80 11.65
7 100 23.25
8 120 46.55
9 160 93.10
10 200 186.20
11 250 327.35
 
     
 
Torsional rigidity is here defined as the rate of change of torque on output shaft with respect to angular twist of the shaft,on condition that the input shaft is fixed.
Harmonic Drive Gears exhibit very high torsional rigidity over the whole speed range. The nearly linear rigidity characteristics guarantee optimum operating behaviour.
 
     
   9. Moment of Inertia  
     
 
No. Size Torsional Rigidity N.m/( ' )
1 25 7X10-7
2 32 2.8X10-6
3 40 8.8X10-6
4 50 2.5X10-5
5 60 5.85X10-5
6 80 1.77X10-4
7 100 5.46X10-4
8 120 1.18X10-3
9 160 5.65X10-3
10 200 1.72X10-2
11 250 5.16X10-2
 
     
     
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