A worm gear system includes a worm and worm wheel. The worm resembles a screw, which meets with a worm wheel, as demonstrated in the photo. When rotational power is usually applied to the worm, it rotates against the wheel and transfers capacity to the worm wheel. The system is designed so that the worm can easily turn the gear, however the gear cannot convert the worm. In some designs, the friction between your gear and worm holds the worm in place. This feature can be quite useful in some applications.
Worm gears are the most compact type of system and offer high-ratio speed reduction. They are generally the preferred type of gearing program when space is bound and large equipment reductions are needed. Worm gears can be used to either greatly boost torque or help reduce speed. Also, they are the smoothest and quietest of the gear systems, as long as they are properly mounted and lubricated.
Another benefit of worm gears is certainly that they have great meshing effectiveness. To be most effective, it is important that they are produced with high quality standards to make sure all equipment worm and wheel steering gear requirements are exactly met.
Precision Worm Gears from Equipment Motions
HZPT has a long history of manufacturing worm gears. Our worm gears are tailor made with precision, so our customers can rely on us to create high quality gears designed to their precise specifications. Whether you need high or low quantity, large or small size worm gears, we can accommodate a multitude of requirements. Contact us with questions or to get a quote.