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I'm trying to use a 1500 RPM-rated electric motor to accelerate a (light, 25kg) shaft up to 50 000 RPM. At these speeds I figure using a belt system or roller chains is out of the question due to wear and friction; are these kinds of speeds possible to achieve reliably with a mechanical transmission or do I need to turn to hydraulic transmission? Or what is an efficient way of achieving this?

Fred
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It sounds like you need something like a turboprop transmission operating in reverse. These are generally planetary gearboxes for good balance at high speeds.

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Dave Tweed
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