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Transfer Case in Testing Lab

Cotta's Transmission systematically and comprehensively monitors the quality of all internal processes.  In addition to first-piece inspection, which is conducted on every machining sequence, once assembly is complete, Cotta tests every transmission…
Pump Drive

Pump Drive for Offshore Application

Cotta recently completed assembly on this pump drive, which will be used in an offshore application.  Cotta's customer manufactures hydraulic and electric powered movable structures, designing the entire systems for civil, industrial, military,…
Railroad Maintenance Equipment

Transfer Case Used in Mobile Rail Welding Truck

Plasser & Theurer is headquartered in Austria, and is the only manufacturer in the world that offers a complete range of machines for the laying and maintenance of railway tracks. The company also has a location in Chesapeake, VA, operating…
Creep Drive

Creep Drive Design

Cotta's Model TR2273 is an auxiliary gearbox designed to provide precision vehicle speed control by using a hydraulic motor to rotate the vehicle's drive shaft.  The Creep Drive control gearbox is installed in the drive-line between the main…
Rail Maintenance Vehicle

Reversing Gearboxes for Rail Maintenance Vehicles

With 2000+ standard and custom designs to our credit, Cotta combines our prior experience with forward thinking to provide the exact product you require.  We continue to solidify our reputation as a preferred high-performance gearbox supplier…
Three Shaft Transfer Case

Three Shaft Transfer Case

Cotta's model TR2205 transfer case is designed for maximum application flexibility.  The transfer case has mirror symmetry, and provides four identical input/output stations.  Each station has a 2.75 X 10 splined shaft, and can be fitted with…

Have a Need for Speed?

Cotta specializes in high-speed gearboxes for testing rotating components, with aerospace being one of the key markets. Built to provide many years of service, Cotta high-speed gearboxes are offered in a variety of standard and customized designs.…
Cotta Customized Products

Cotta Custom Gearboxes

Cotta designs the best possible high-speed transmission gearbox, speed increaser or reducer, pump drive, or customized product for your application. Custom gearboxes are ideal when you have an application with unique requirements such as horsepower,…
Diagnosing gearbox noise

Diagnosing Gearbox Noise

Diagnosing any noise issues in your equipment can be time-consuming and difficult to diagnose, and determining whether noise is coming from the gearbox within your system can be even more difficult without sophisticated vibration measurement…

High Speed Gearbox Solutions for University R&D Facilities

Cotta has an extensive background in working with research facilities at universities worldwide, supplying high speed gearboxes for test stand applications.  Some of those facilities are involved with research and product development for OEM’s…
Gearbox Test Facility

Gearbox Test Facility

Cotta systematically and comprehensively monitors the quality of all internal processes. First-piece inspection is conducted on every machining sequence, starting at the source to support our zero-defect policy, and then we assemble and test…
Test Stand Gearbox

Test Stand Gearbox – 25+ Years Still Running!

AAE Aerospace, located in Brampton, Ontario, has 65 years of experience in the design, manufacture, repair & overhaul, and distribution of components for aircraft, naval ships, and ground support equipment. AAE uses a Cotta gearbox on their…
Buy Direct from Cotta

Purchase Replacement Parts Direct from Cotta

If you have a need for any Cotta replacement parts or gearboxes, there is no need to go through a distributor.  You can contact Cotta directly!  Our genuine Cotta parts are designed to match our exact standards, tolerances and OEM specifications,…
Marian Domanski

Marian Domanski Joins Cotta Team

Cotta Transmission is excited to announce Marian Domanski as the new Customer Service Representative.  Marian will be taking over the responsibilities from Sara Brady, who is retiring the end of this week. Marian is not a newcomer to Cotta,…
Speed Reducer

Reduction Gearbox for Dredge Pump

Cotta manufactured this gearbox for a customer's booster for a dredge pump. In this application, when transferring the gravel/water mix long distances, the booster pumps are used to keep pushing the mix along through the line.  The customer…
High-Speed Gearbox

High-Speed Gearbox

Cotta's SN2291 is a single increasing stage, two output, foot mounted high=speed gearbox designed for test stand use.  The model has a stub input shaft and two outputs located horizontally with the option of a third output. The outputs can…

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