Worm Reduction Gearbox

A worm reduction gearbox is a type of worm gearbox having a number of industrial applications. These industrial gearboxes are available in variety of sizes, shapes, configurations and designs.

Types of Worm Reduction Gearbox

• Overdriven worm reduction gearbox
• Shaft mounted worm reduction gearbox
• Underdrive worm reduction gearbox
• Vertical output shaft worm reduction gearbox

Salient Features
Some of the common features are :

• High efficiency and safe operation.
• Compactly designed.
• High load capacity and overload functions.
• Reduced vibration and noise.
• Maintenance free.
• Available in various mounting options.

Materials Used
Different materials are used to manufacture worm reduction gearbox depending on the end use. Some of the materials used are :

• Aluminum alloy
• Cast iron
• Steel
• Bronze

The worm reduction gearboxes are available with different precision levels with backlash options.

Use of Worm Reduction Gearbox
The gearboxes are used in the following :

• Machine tools
• Industrial robots
• Tracking systems
• Semiconductor manufacturing
• Automotive