A worm gear set is a set of gears consisting of a worm (pinion) and a worm-wheel (worm gear), often used when a high ratio is required and space is limited.
The pinion meshes with the teeth of the worm gear at 90 degrees, and motion is transmitted to the worm wheel when the worm pinion is rotated. Since the pinion is captivated axially, this rotation causes the worm wheel to rotate. The ratio of the worm set can be altered by changing the number of teeth on the wheel or changing the number of starts on the pinion.
These are used in a variety of industries including aerospace and military instrumentation, medical, dental, oil and gas exploration, robotics, optical and industrial controls.
We offer a large variety of options, and custom options can be made available on request.
How does the worm gear set operate?
It consists of a worm pinion and a worm wheel that mesh at 90 degrees, and motion is transmitted when the pinion is rotated; the worm wheel rotates because the pinion is captive axially.
How can I adjust the gear ratio?
The ratio can be altered by changing the number of teeth on the wheel or the number of starts on the pinion.
What applications or industries is this suitable for?
It is used in aerospace and military instrumentation, medical, dental, oil and gas exploration, robotics, optical and industrial controls.
Do you offer customization or variants?
Yes, there is a large variety of options and custom options can be made available on request.
Who makes this gear set and what material is used?
The gear set is offered by ThinkRobotics and is made from carbon steel.
Description
A worm gear set is a set of gears consisting of a worm (pinion) and a worm-wheel (worm gear), often used when a high ratio is required and space is limited.
The pinion meshes with the teeth of the worm gear at 90 degrees, and motion is transmitted to the worm wheel when the worm pinion is rotated. Since the pinion is captivated axially, this rotation causes the worm wheel to rotate. The ratio of the worm set can be altered by changing the number of teeth on the wheel or changing the number of starts on the pinion.
These are used in a variety of industries including aerospace and military instrumentation, medical, dental, oil and gas exploration, robotics, optical and industrial controls.
We offer a large variety of options, and custom options can be made available on request.
FAQ
How does the worm gear set operate?
It consists of a worm pinion and a worm wheel that mesh at 90 degrees, and motion is transmitted when the pinion is rotated; the worm wheel rotates because the pinion is captive axially.
How can I adjust the gear ratio?
The ratio can be altered by changing the number of teeth on the wheel or the number of starts on the pinion.
What applications or industries is this suitable for?
It is used in aerospace and military instrumentation, medical, dental, oil and gas exploration, robotics, optical and industrial controls.
Do you offer customization or variants?
Yes, there is a large variety of options and custom options can be made available on request.
Who makes this gear set and what material is used?
The gear set is offered by ThinkRobotics and is made from carbon steel.
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