Efficiency of gears?

[Skogsgurra]

Hi,

I put a question in thread237-164391

I think that someone in here may be better prepared to answer than my motor friends. Pls go there and see if you can help.

Gunnar Englund

http://www.gke.org

 

[plasgears]

I have used 95% effic for most gears. Worm gearing may run at lower effic approaching 50%.

 

[PeterCharles]

If it's spur gears lubricated then an efficiency of 98% per set could be used. Poor lubrication then 95%.