Global Fan Drives for Cooling Towers Shafting

Amarillo Gear has long been recognized for providing reliable fan drives that The Global fan drive features rugged amply sized alloy steel spindles for the
are specifically designed for the harsh operating conditions of evaporative fan. Surfaces for gears, bearings, input couplings and fan hub are precision
heat transfer equipment. Amarillo’s fan drive reliability and longevity machined.
occurs because of its commitment to new technologies and focused quality
workmanship. From this, the new Global Fan Drive has been developed as an Shaft Seals
extension to our classic fan drives that will span another range of applications Both the input and output shaft openings have 2 spring-loaded, single-lip
resulting in Amarillo Gear now offering the most complete range of solutions seals to keep outside contamination from entering the gearbox. In addition,
for the heat transfer industry. the output shaft has a labyrinth-type plate directly mounted to the shaft to
triple protect the fan drive from contamination penetration due to the natural
Global Fan Drive Features effect of gravity.
Design features and ratings are in accordance with, or exceed the minimum
requirements of AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association). Lubrication
An oversized oil slinger on the input shaft provides excellent lubrication in
Housings & Castings either direction or at half speed operation. Continuous circulation of oil to
Castings are rigidly designed and constructed to absorb internal and external all bearings is assured by location of properly sized channels and baffles.
loads with minimum deflection. Gear case and cover are manufactured to Minimum input speeds with the oversized oil slinger can go as low as 450
assure permanent alignment of bearings and gears under load. The sloped floor rpm. The Global Fan Drive can also be supplied with a positive displacement
of the gear case adds rigidity and permits complete oil drainage. All casting bi-directional mechanical oil pump with all plumbing internal to the fan drive.
materials are gray cast iron (ASTM A48, Class 30) for effective dampening of The pump is driven from the intermediate shaft and provides a redundant
noise and vibration. All mating surfaces are sealed using “formed-in-place” lubrication system for extreme reliability and input speeds as low as 100 rpm.
gasket material that eliminates “weeping” associated with fiber-type gaskets. Oil level can be visually confirmed by viewing through the oil sight glass.
Gear cases are pre-drilled with pilot holes to assist in installation of dowel pins.
Thermal Efficiency
Spiral Bevel Gears The thermal ratings of the Global Fan Drive are equal to or exceed the service
Designed and manufactured by Amarillo Gear Company LLC specifically for fan ratings listed when the discharge air temperature is 48°C or less. Added
drive service. All spiral bevel gears are precision machined from high grade thermal cooling performance comes from the specially designed and sized
alloy steel, case carburized and lapped in pairs. All gearing is designed to input shaft fan. This fan has been designed specifically for use in a cooling
AGMA 6013-A06. tower application and is engineered to have top performance, even in very low
static pressure conditions. Contact the factory for thermal ratings when the air
Helical Gears temperature exceeds 48°C.
Helical gears are designed specifically for fan drive service and are precision
machined from high grade alloy steel, case carburized and precision form Service Openings
ground to provide low-noise, low vibration operation. Large inspection opening facilitates periodic inspections. Ports for oil fill, oil
drain and venting are tapped and located for installation of remote service
Bearings piping when desired.
All bearings are designed and sized to ensure industry leading performance
and reliability. Sourcing of all bearings is from only top tier one manufacturers, Optional Features
known around the world for their quality and performance. Anti-windmill backstops, oil level switches, oil heaters/thermostat, oil
temperature switches/gauges, vibration transducers, special output shaft
Quiet Operation dimensions and other accessory items are available on special order.
Quiet operation of the Global Fan Drive is achieved through careful design and
controlled manufacturing methods of components. Our engineers understand
all of the many parameters that affect gear noise and have applied the latest
research to the design and manufacture of all components. Parameters that

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reduce gear noise are controlled during design, manufacturing and assembly
to ensure quiet operation. Rigid shafts and permanently aligned housings
guarantee alignment of gears under load. Distances between vertical bearings
have been maximized to provide stable operation and reduced vibration. Test FAN DRIVE
results collected in our state-of-the-art test facility, taken under full load and
thrust, show that our sound levels are the lowest available in the industry.
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KILOWATT RATINGS WITH SERVICE FACTOR = 2.0

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ATTENTION: Drawings and measurements intended for illustration and reference purposes only. Dimensions subject to change.
Contact Amarillo Gear Company for documents intended to be used for design.

Amarillo Gear (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.

Amarillo Gear Workshop #3 Zhihui Park North Area,
No. 15 Xiangyun Rd, Wujin District
Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province 213100
China

Inside China: Outside China:

Telephone: 0519 80581688 Telephone: (86) 519-80581688
Fax: 0519 80586006 Fax: (86) 519-80586006
info@amarillogearjiangsu.com GCT 2/18