Magtorq range of gearboxes are designed specifically for printing presses and manufactured based on specific design inputs provided by the press OEMs.

The gearbox has a through and through input shaft which is rated to handle the full power that would be handled by the main drive or the line shaft. A right angle turn, through gears of appropriate design and ratio is required to power the print cylinder. This is generally of a low ratio. Reduction gears are provided to power the doctor blades. The shaft for the doctor blades can be provided in an orientation to suit the machine needs.

Optionally through a differential (planetary) mechanism, the position of individual print cylinder can be advanced or retarded relative to the line shaft. This can be achieved by rotating a hand wheel or powered by a motorised arrangement.