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An industry leader in in power transmission and gearing solutions since 1892, Philadelphia Gear® has compiled a deep library of training resources, whitepapers, configuration tools, and more.

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LEARN GEAR FUNDAMENTALS IN FOUR HOURS

Get your maintenance and operations teams trained with Gear 101: An Introduction to Gearing Concepts and Elemental Gearbox Operation.

Philadelphia Gear’s four-hour program provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of complex rotating equipment – and their foundational operating principles – that keep plants running smoothly.

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Brochures

Cooling tower gearbox capabilities

Found in a variety of industries from refineries to power plants, Philadelphia Gear cooling tower gearboxes are designed to keep manufacturing moving by driving fans that evacuate the heat generated from production processes. Download our brochure to learn more about our single and double reduction cooling tower gear drive capabilities.

Speedmaster 10000 series high speed gear unit instruction manual

This manual includes information regarding installation, maintenance, and overhaul of the 10000 Series High-Speed Gear Units manufactured by the Power Transmission Division of the Western Gear Corporation. Download to learn more.

Worm gear speed reducer instruction manual

Learn more about your worm gear speed reducer — the mechanical device that decreases the rotational speed of an input, while increasing torque through a worm gear meshed with a worm wheel. This booklet covers general installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting instructions. Learn more by downloading this guide today.

Speedmaster 3000 & 4000 series high speed units instruction manual

Download the Speedmaster 3000 and 4000 series high speed units instruction manual to learn how to install and maintain your high speed unit.

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Whitepapers

Identifying electrical ground faults in industrial gear drives

Electrical ground faults in industrial gear drives are often misdiagnosed, leading to ineffective repairs. This paper explores the proper way to identify ground fault problems and in turn, improve your equipment's service life and reduce equipment costs.

Preventative maintenance for the drivetrain

This paper provides plant managers and service technicians with an examination of the root causes of gear drive failure - a crucial link in the power transmission chain - with the hope that it will lead to establishing en effective maintenance program.

Acoustic properties of industrial machinery

The problem of industrial machine-generated sound in a plant can be more than a nuisance, it can be a critically important safety and compliance issue. This paper reviews specific design techniques to minimize gear drive radiated noise.

Returning submerged gear drives and electric motors to temporary service

Wet or flooded equipment puts your operations at risk for major delays - or even critical failure. Follow the operational and maintenance procedures in this two-part guide to reduce damage and maximize uptime.

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Case Studies

Maximize Uptime: Planning Ahead to Avoid Equipment Failure

Achieving Peace of Mind with Spare Gearboxes

Philadelphia Gear® Makes Maintenance Easier for Mine Operator

Philadelphia Gear® Rebuild Helps Modernize Water Facility

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Videos

Gear Related Videos

Motor Related Videos

Gear related videos

Mark 8 Controller

Proper Gearbox Safety Procedures

Gearbox Backlash Check

Learn About Philadelphia Gear Right-angle Pump Drive Feature

Gearbox Lubrication Components

Checking Gear Tooth Contact

Performing Magnetic Particle Inspection - Part 2

Dye Penetrant Check - Part 1

Dye Penetrant Check - Part 2

Performing Magnetic Particle Inspection - Part 1

Gear Hobbing Basics

Gearbox Overspeed Trip Mechanism

Intro to Cooling Tower Drives

Timken Power Systems industrial drivetrain repair services

Tour Standard Machine’s 175,000 Sq. Ft. Facility

Mark 8 Controller T

Engineering Custom Pump Drives to Preserve the Everglades

Motor related videos

Spinning Random Wound Electric Motor Coils

Restacking an Electric Motor Core

AC Motor Coil Manufacturing

Babbitt Bearing Repair

DC Motor Coil Manufacturing

Wind Turbine Wye Ring Basics and Tech Tips

H and N Wind and Electric Service Capabilities

Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) Process

Large Industrial Motor and Generator Repair Experts

Rotor Removal on Large Generator

Motor and Generator Test Stand Lubrication System

Smith Services' Babbitt Bearing Repair Center

Blower 3 Startup

Motor Dynamic Balancing

On-site Oil Change - 1500 HP Motor

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Motor Test Run

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Electric Motor Repair Tips on Changing Bearing Types

Configuration Tools

Cooling tower gearboxes
Pump Gearboxes
High-speed gearboxes

Cooling tower gearboxes

Guided selection driven by a simple form that will automatically calculate your optimal cooling tower gear drive for your specific application.

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Pump Gearboxes

Our simple form requires only four inputs to generate your optimal pump gear drive selection and provide you with detailed specifications to fit your pumping application.

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High-speed gearboxes

Our self-service tool will help your engineers design the ideal high-speed gearbox for your application. Our high-speed gearboxes can be designed to handle up to 80,000 HP. Login required

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