worms and worm gears provide an effective answer for power transmitting applications requiring high-ratio acceleration reduction in a limited space using right angle (90°), nonintersecting shafts. When properly used, worms and worm gears supply the smoothest, quietest kind of gearing.

Because the performance of a worm equipment drive depends on the lead angle and amount of begins on the worm – and because increased worm & worm wheel efficiency is always a goal, the ratio ought to be kept as low as possible. To run correctly, worms and worm gears utilized together will need to have the same diametral pitch and threads.

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