Gear ratios are crucial for optimising the functionality and performance of machinery. Whether in manufacturing or heavy industries, they are key to ensuring equipment operates efficiently. Patrick ...

The optimal gear ratio depends on how the engine fits the intended use of the boat. Courtesy Yamaha In every boat test we run, we include certain specs that we feel are valuable to our readers. Some ...

Different gears like spur, bevel, worm and wormwheel, rack and pinion, meshed gears, and threaded bars serve various purposes. When selecting a gear system, consider speed, direction, force, space, ...

The drivetrain of most modern bicycles has remained relatively unchanged for nearly a century. There have been marginal upgrades here and there like electronic shifting but you’ll still mostly see a ...

With the Department of Energy showing diesel prices up 56% from three years ago, spec’ing axle ratios for improved fuel economy has become more important than ever. Not only that, but burning less ...