DESIGN OF SPUR GEAR

Spur Gear Fundamental

1. Determine HorsePower based on Lewis Formula
Metalic Spur Gears :
W = SFY . 600 / (P . [600 + V] )
where W = Tooth Load, Lbs
S = Safe Material Stress (static)Lbs per Sq.in
F = Face Width, In.
Y = Tooth Form Factor
P = Diametral Pitch
D = Pitch Diameter
V = Pitch Line Velocity, Ft. per Min. = 0.262 . PD . RPM
For Non-Metalic Gears
W = S.F.Y. {(150 /[200 + V]) + 0.25} / P
Horse Power Rating (HP_L) = W . D. RPM / 126000
2. Calculate Design Horse Power
Design HP = HP_L * Service Load factor
3. Select the Gear / pinion with horse power capacity equal to or more than Design HP.