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	*For a product of comparable size, the Watt Drive operates at a more lower level of torque then the Cyclo Buddy Box.		*For a product of comparable size, the Watt Drive operates at a more lower level of torque then the Cyclo Buddy Box.
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	Many corporations will not release information about their gear boxes without a quote. Further, it is hard to find direct comparisons with Cyclo HBB Gearbox.		Many corporations will not release information about their gear boxes without a quote. Further, it is hard to find direct comparisons with Cyclo HBB Gearbox.

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	*For a product of comparable size, the Watt Drive operates at a more lower level of torque then the Cyclo Buddy Box.		*For a product of comparable size, the Watt Drive operates at a more lower level of torque then the Cyclo Buddy Box.
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		+	Many corporations will not release information about their gear boxes without a quote. Further, it is hard to find direct comparisons with Cyclo HBB Gearbox.

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 ===Product Alternative Profile===
 The market for speed reduction gearboxes is very custom and very specific, so it is difficult to get a complete product alternative profile.  However, we were able to find a company that produces comparable gear boxes.   We will begin by explain the specs, the advantages, and the disadvantages of the Cyclo Gearbox.
 '''Cyclo Helical Buddybox:''' [[File:Full Pic.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Cyclo HBB Parallel Shaft Helical Gearbox with Cyclo Reducer Input]]

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 ===Product Alternative Profile===
 The market for speed reduction gearboxes is very custom and very specific, so it is difficult to get a complete product alternative profile.  However, we were able to find a company that produces comparable gear boxes.   We will begin by explain the specs, the advantages, and the disadvantages of the Cyclo Gearbox.
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 *The complexity of the HBB Buddy Box makes it very difficult to take apart and repair.  Companies like UPS can’t spend the time repairing these, so they scrap them and install new ones.
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 '''Disadvantage(s):'''
-For a product of comparable size, the Watt Drive operates at a more lower level of torque then the Cyclo Buddy Box.
+*For a product of comparable size, the Watt Drive operates at a more lower level of torque then the Cyclo Buddy Box.

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 '''Advantage(s):'''
-The Cyclo HBB has flexible configurations: Including multiple shaft and mounting operations (Product Brochure).
+*The Cyclo HBB has flexible configurations: Including multiple shaft and mounting operations (Product Brochure).
 The Cyclo HBB was designed for “high overload capacity and exceptional reliability and long service of life.” (Product Brochure)
 '''Disadvantage(s):'''
 The complexity of the HBB Buddy Box makes it very difficult to take apart and repair.  Companies like UPS can’t spend the time repairing these, so they scrap them and install new ones.
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 '''Advantage(s):'''
-The Watt Drive can obtain smaller ratios than the Cyclo Buddy Box and it can be operated at a larger range of horse power than the Cyclo Buddy Box.
+*The Watt Drive can obtain smaller ratios than the Cyclo Buddy Box and it can be operated at a larger range of horse power than the Cyclo Buddy Box.
 '''Disadvantage(s):'''
 For a product of comparable size, the Watt Drive operates at a more lower level of torque then the Cyclo Buddy Box.

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−	'''Watt Drive:'''[[File:WattDrive.gif\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Watt Drive (http://www.diequa.com)]]	+	'''Watt Drive:'''[[File:WattDrive.gif\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Watt Drive (http://www.diequa.com/products/watt/parallel_shaft.html)]]

	*Ratios: 5:1 to 2600:1		*Ratios: 5:1 to 2600:1

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 The complexity of the HBB Buddy Box makes it very difficult to take apart and repair.  Companies like UPS can’t spend the time repairing these, so they scrap them and install new ones.
-'''Watt Drive:'''[[File:WattDrive.jpeg|200px|thumb|right|Watt Drive (http://www.diequa.com)]]
 *Ratios: 5:1 to 2600:1

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	===Product Alternative Profile===		===Product Alternative Profile===
		+	The market for speed reduction gearboxes is very custom and very specific, so it is difficult to get a complete product alternative profile. However, we were able to find a company that produces comparable gear boxes. We will begin by explain the specs, the advantages, and the disadvantages of the Cyclo Gearbox.
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		+	'''Cyclo Helical Buddybox:'''
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		+	*Ratios: 11:1 up to 26,000:1
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		+	*Horse Power: 1/8 to 40 HP
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		+	*Torque: 75,800lbs.
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		+	*Mounting: Hollow Shaft, Flange, Face Options Integral Motor, C-Face
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		+	'''Advantage(s):'''
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		+	The Cyclo HBB has flexible configurations: Including multiple shaft and mounting operations (Product Brochure).
		+	The Cyclo HBB was designed for “high overload capacity and exceptional reliability and long service of life.” (Product Brochure)
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		+	'''Disadvantage(s):'''
		+	The complexity of the HBB Buddy Box makes it very difficult to take apart and repair. Companies like UPS can’t spend the time repairing these, so they scrap them and install new ones.
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		+	'''Watt Drive:'''
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		+	*Ratios: 5:1 to 2600:1
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		+	*Horse Power: 0.16 - 60 HP
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		+	*Torque capabilities to 6000 ft/lbs
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		+	'''Advantage(s):'''
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		+	The Watt Drive can obtain smaller ratios than the Cyclo Buddy Box and it can be operated at a larger range of horse power than the Cyclo Buddy Box.
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		+	'''Disadvantage(s):'''
		+	For a product of comparable size, the Watt Drive operates at a more lower level of torque then the Cyclo Buddy Box.