What is Worm Gear Box?
A worm gearbox is a type of gearbox that uses a combination of shafts, worm gears, bearings and toothed wheels to produce movement. They can be used to drive a number of mechanical systems and also used in some engines. Worm gearboxes can alter the input rotational motion by 90 degrees to the output.
Advantages of Worm Gear Box
1. Compact in size:
Due to the ability to alter the direction of the drive by 90 degrees, worm gearboxes are one of the most compact designed gearboxes on the market. They are ideal for applications that have limited space but still need a high level of torque.
2. Greatly increase torque:
Worm gearboxes can greatly increase the amount of torque in a mechanical system. They can achieve very high torque outputs due to the worm gear design and how they mesh with the worm wheel.
3. Low Noise:
Worm gearboxes are one of the quietest gearboxes that you can get. This makes them ideal in applications where noise levels need to be kept to a minimum. They can however become noisy if they are highly worn, not mounted correctly or under-lubricated.
