Boston Gear VR146-HV3 1:1 Ratio Gear Reducer 26.37 HP

Description:

The Boston Gear VR146-HV3 1:1 Ratio Gear Reducer is used in industrial power transmission systems to transfer torque between shafts at equal rotational speed while handling high horsepower input loads. It is a spiral bevel or right-angle gear reducer designed for heavy-duty drivetrain applications requiring rigid alignment and efficient torque transfer without speed reduction. Commonly installed in conveyor systems, bulk material handling equipment, processing machinery, and industrial automation drive assemblies. Maintenance teams, OEM manufacturers, and system integrators use this part for replacement of worn gear reducers, drivetrain repairs, and retrofit of high-power mechanical transmission systems.

Applications:

The Boston Gear VR146-HV3 is used in industrial mechanical drive systems to transmit torque at a 1:1 ratio while supporting high input power loads up to approximately 26.37 HP. It is commonly applied in heavy conveyor systems, industrial mixers, packaging lines, material handling equipment, and processing machinery where synchronized shaft rotation and high torque transfer are required.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Boston Gear
• Model / Part number: VR146-HV3
• Product type: Spiral bevel / right-angle gear reducer
• Ratio: 1:1
• Input horsepower: 26.37 HP (rated capacity)
• Gear type: Spiral bevel / miter gear set
• Frame size: 146 series housing
• Shaft orientation: Right-angle or inline configuration (application dependent)
• Input type: Solid shaft or motor-coupled input
• Output type: Solid shaft output
• Housing material: Cast iron industrial gearbox housing
• Bearing type: Heavy-duty roller bearings
• Lubrication: Oil-bath lubrication system
• Efficiency: High-efficiency torque transfer design
• Application environment: Industrial automation and heavy mechanical power transmission systems

Common Replacements:

• Boston Gear VR146 series 1:1 bevel gear reducer equivalent
• Dodge heavy-duty 1:1 right-angle gear drive (size-matched equivalent)
• SEW-Eurodrive R series bevel gear unit (high horsepower class equivalent)