What is a Worm Wheel Gearbox?

At maxon, we provide a variety of gearboxes in both standard and customised configurations. Worm wheel gears are among the most common types of gear, and worm wheel gearboxes are used in a variety of applications around the world. Utilising a worm wheel gear in an electric motor gearbox has advantages and disadvantages, and it works better in certain industries.

About Worm Wheel Gearboxes
Worm wheel gearboxes, which employ a conventional style of gear with a toothed wheel, are used in
conjunction with electric motors to modify the torque or output speed. The wheel, the part of gears most people are familiar with, and the "worm," a shaft with a spiral segment that engages the wheel during
operation, are the two sections that give this sort of gear its name. These gear types function by
transferring rotational energy from an electric motor to the worm, which then moves against the wheel and is propelled by the teeth. This then rotates the load.  The type of gear utilised in these gearboxes might be inline or in a right angle orientation depending on the application needs.

Although there are many different materials that can be used to create this kind of electric motor gearbox, lubrication is still a concern. Because worm wheel gears slide, the lubricant is removed more rapidly.
However, when you are choosing your gearbox, we are happy to discuss options with you to make it as efficient as possible.

Uses of worm wheel gearboxes
Uses of worm Worm wheel gears are one of the most widespread types of gear and are found in AC and DC motor gearboxes all over the world. Worm wheel gearboxes have the advantage of having a quick stop, making them ideal for systems like conveyors. Additionally, they frequently move in a single direction and lock up when the motion stops, so your conveyor is immobile while not in use.

Worm wheel gears are also present in the gearboxes of electric motors used in the building automation sector, especially in automatic doors. This is due to their  hard stop mechanism. Regardless of your
requirements, worm wheel gearboxes are a crucial component of motor and gearbox design due to their adaptability across industries, including materials handling.

Custom electric motor gearboxes
There are various factors to consider when selecting a worm wheel gearbox. Worm wheel gears are a good choice for usage in public areas because they are typically very quiet. The fact that they are
extremely space-efficient and have a small design is the another key factor. To meet the needs of your
industry, maxon electric motor gearboxes can be made to any size and specification. Contact us to talk about your gearbox options. 

Our expert team can design and build custom gearboxes for any application or industry. At maxon, we pride ourselves on high quality and reliable motors and gearboxes.  Contact us to discuss your electric motor gearbox requirements.

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