AFX and AFH gearboxes for special applications
Apex Dynamics expands its product range with two new series of high-quality gearboxes, specifically developed for high-dynamic applications: The AFX and AFH series. The dimensions of the familiar high-end AF/AFR series have been maintained in both cases, so that the geometry on the output side has remained the same. The main differences with the existing series are: Backlash, lubrication, sealing (AFX), and material with shaft options (AFH).
Most important features of the AFX and AFH gearboxes
The execution, options and chosen materials are chosen with the following applications in mind:
Printing presses- Robotics
- Turbine gearboxes
- Positioning tables
- Drilling installations
- Tandem drives
Printing presses
The characteristics of the three series are summarized in the following table:
| AF/AFR | AFX/AFXR | AFH/AFHK | |
| Class | High-end | High end / High speed | High Accuracy / High Torque |
| Teething | Helical | Helical | Helical |
| Type | Planetary, right-angle with spiral bevel stage |
Planetary, right-angle with spiral bevel stage |
Planetary, right-angle with hypoid stage |
| Backlash | <5 till <1 arcminutes | <5 till <1 arcminutes | <1 arcminute |
| Material | Stainless steel and aluminum | Stainless steel and aluminum | Steel and aluminum |
| Nominal torques | Up to 2.000 Nm | Up to 2.000 Nm | Up to 4.090 Nm |
| Ratio | 3:1 – 200:1 | 3:1 – 200:1 | 3:1 – 10.000:1 |
| Dynamics | High | High | High |
| Output shaft | S1 : Smooth shaft S2 : Keyed shaft S3 : Spline DIN 5480 |
S1 : Smooth shaft S2 : Keyed shaft S3 : Spline DIN 5480 |
S1 : Smooth shaft S2 : Keyed shaft S3 : Spline DIN 5480 S4 : Hollow shaft |
| Remark | “Low lip pressure” seals Multemp grease lubrication |
AFHK in ratio ≤10 we suggest the KF series. | |
| Application | General | Printing presses Turbine gearboxes Drilling installations |
Robotics Positioning tables Tandem drives |
The gearboxes are available in at least 25 ratios including the popular ratio 8, 12, 16, 32 and 64 and are immediately selectable in the online selection program “Design Tool“.
With shaft option “S4”, a hollow shaft version, it is possible to use this gearbox as a push-on gearbox and the driven shaft can be inserted into the hollow output shaft of the gearbox. The fixation is done by means of a shrinkdisc, which Apex Dynamics can also deliver.
Delivery times AFX and AFH gearboxes
Most of the gearboxes from Apex Dynamics are available from stock, which usually results in a delivery time of 2-3 weeks from order entry. This also applies to the AF series, with the exception of the AFH series for which we have a delivery time of 4 to 5 weeks depending on the order moment.
Advice and support choosing the right gearbox
Do you want to know whether one of these gearboxes is the optimal choice or do you need other help in selecting the right gearbox for your application? Apex Dynamics runs faster, which means among other things, that we are happy to provide you with advice as fast as possible. Contact us and you will hear from us soon!
