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Options available from Acorn:
Extensive customisation of the worm gearbox is possible through the wide range of flexible options available. This includes mounting options, shaft configurations and motor interface. Helical worm and double worm versions are also available.
The option of Enhanced Protection is also available, which makes the Worm Gearbox suitable for use in the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The epoxy coating, which is applied to the gear motor, provides superior abrasion and corrosion resistance, whilst being both lead and chrome-free, as well as having FDA and NSF approval.
Worm gear motors are commonly found in the following industries:
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Materials Handling
What are Worm Gearboxes used for?
Worm Gearboxes are a variety of gearbox designed to fit into small spaces, they run at relatively low rotational speeds but produce a high level of torque doing so. This means they are often deployed in areas where precise speed control and high torque is required, such as in conveyor belts, hoists and security gates.
FAQs
What are Worm Gearboxes?
Worm Gearboxes are a mechanical gearbox that uses a gear that shares similarities to a screw, with a worm gear to form a worm drive. This has the effect of reducing speed output but increasing torque substantially.
Are Worm Gearboxes reliable?
When seeking reliability, Worm Gearboxes offer a reliable solution to torque production, due to their simplicity, meaning they require low levels of maintenance.
What is the lifespan of a Worm Gearbox?
In regard to life span, Worm Gearboxes can vary. When installed correctly in good working conditions, they should last anywhere from 15 to 25 years.
Why would you use a Worm Gearbox?
When seeking to run machinery at low speeds but produce high levels of torque, Worm Gearboxes are the perfect fit.
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