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Worm Gearbox

Worm Gearbox Manufacturer - Right Angle Drive

Robust Worm Gearboxes

As a leading worm gearbox manufacturer, Shreeji Gears offers reliable and efficient right-angle drive solutions. Worm gearboxes use a worm (screw) meshing with a worm wheel to achieve significant speed reduction in a single stage.

Known for their smooth operation and inherent self-locking capability, our worm gearboxes feature durable hardened steel worms and high-quality bronze or cast iron wheels, ensuring longevity in demanding industrial applications.

Understanding Worm Gearboxes

A worm gearbox consists of a worm (a screw-like gear) and a worm wheel. The shafts are typically perpendicular and do not intersect. This unique arrangement provides distinct advantages:

Key Advantages:

  • High Reduction Ratios: Easily achieve large speed reductions (e.g., 10:1, 50:1, 100:1+) in a compact, single-stage unit.
  • Right-Angle Drive: Naturally suited for applications requiring power transmission at a 90-degree angle.
  • Compact Design: Offers significant reduction within a relatively small housing compared to other gearbox types.
  • Smooth & Quiet Operation: The sliding action between the worm and wheel generally results in low noise and vibration.
  • Self-Locking Potential: Many worm gearboxes are self-locking, meaning the output shaft cannot drive the input. This acts as a built-in brake, beneficial for applications like lifts and conveyors.

Considerations:

  • Lower Efficiency: Due to high sliding contact, worm gearboxes have lower efficiency (50-90%) than helical gearboxes and generate more heat.
  • Material Pairing: The worm is usually hard steel, while the wheel is often a softer bronze or cast iron to manage friction and wear.

Expert Worm Gearbox Manufacturing

Shreeji Gears engineers and manufactures robust worm gearboxes designed for reliable performance and longevity in various industrial settings.

Why Choose Shreeji Gears?

  • Precision Gear Manufacturing: Accurate machining of hardened steel worms and high-quality bronze or cast iron worm wheels for optimal mesh and performance.
  • Robust Housing Design: Utilizing sturdy Cast Iron or Aluminium housings with adequate heat dissipation features.
  • Quality Bearings & Seals: Incorporating reliable bearings to handle thrust loads and effective seals to prevent lubricant leakage.
  • Material Expertise: Selecting appropriate steel and bronze grades based on application load, speed, and desired lifespan.
  • Versatile Mounting Options: Offering various mounting configurations including foot mount, flange mount, and shaft mount designs.
  • Customization: Providing custom worm gearbox solutions with specific ratios, sizes, input/output configurations, and motor flanges.

General Technical Specifications (Customizable):

  • Sizes (Center Distance): Wide range available (e.g., 30mm to 300mm+).
  • Reduction Ratios: Typically 5:1 up to 100:1 in a single stage.
  • Input/Output Options: Solid or hollow shafts, IEC/NEMA motor flanges.
  • Mounting: Universal Mounting (Foot/Flange), Shaft Mounted.
  • Housing Material: Cast Iron, Aluminium Alloy (Smaller Sizes).
  • Worm/Wheel Material: Case Hardened Alloy Steel / Phosphor Bronze.

Achieve high reduction and reliable right-angle power transmission. Partner with Shreeji Gears, the premier worm gearbox manufacturing partner. Contact us today to discuss your industrial drive requirements!