Aligned gears, proper adjustment of backlash, lubrication, and careful handling and inspection of gears are essential to minimize vibration, maximize power transmission, and meet the expected service life of gear drives. Industrial mechanics must be trained to master the fundamental skills related to the installation and maintenance of gear drives.

The Gear Drives 1 package includes hardware to teach the fundamentals of gear drives. Spur gears with varying modules and numbers of teeth are available for students to experiment with proper installation and maintenance procedures. Gears are stored on a panel for identification and inventory control. The panel has handles for moving and positioning.