Worm gear speed reducers are used in a variety of applications because of the many advantages they oer. These include a compact design, with high ratios possible in a single stage, a right angle conguration that allow for shaft mounting and tucking the motor up next to the machine frame, and a relatively low cost compared to other gear technologies. They do have certain disadvantages, however, as they are relatively inecient, and even more so when run slowly or started and stopped frequently. It’s the give and take of these characteristics that determines if a worm gear reducer is appropriate. With adding extra motor power a cheap option, the lower cost factor of worm gearboxes over other gear technologies often wins out. We had a prospect approach us recently for a possible replacement

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