Product Description
Small WP/WPA series worm gear reducer
Small WP/WPA series worm gear reducer Advantage:
1. Product advantages: High modular design, making all the series apply fewer components, it can conveniently equip electric motor or other driving forces of various types.
2. The cabinet applies integral and high-strength casting mode, which has high rigidity and vibration resistance performance.
3. The gear unit applies low-carbon alloy steel quenching gear grinding process and shape-correction technology, making the products have larger bearing capacity. The operation is reliable, which can decrease noise and improve efficiency. Transmission ratio is divided into details, the scope is wide. Combined type can obtain larger transmission ratio.
4. Gear unit is appropriate to be mounted at any space and any angle.
Technical Parameter:
Input speed: 0.1 ~ 1500 r/ min
Output torque: 6-6050 n. M
Motor power: 0.12 ~ 132 kw
WP worm gearbox link code and form:
WP. WPK. WPW. WPWK(A. S. O. T. V) — Speed of input shaft: 1500r/m
WPD. WPDK. WPWD. WPWDK. ( A. S. O. T. V ) — Speed of input shaft: 1500r/m, Matching electric motor Y series
WPE. WPEK. WPWE. WPWEK WPWED. WPWEDK. — Speed of input shaft: 1500r/m
Small WP/WPA series worm gear reducer Application:
Worm gear reducer are widely applied in electricity, coal, cement, metallurgy, harbor, agriculture, shipping, lifting, environment protection, stage, logistic, weaving, paper making, light industry, plastics and
Other regions.
Worm gear reducer can modular compose with other reducers and variator, get a large reduce ratio drive and variation. Therefore, worm gear reducer is applied to many industrial areas, such as calender, oil field machinery. Metallurgical mines, lifting transportation, petrochemical construction, textile, environmental, light electric, plastic machine, parking equipment and so on.
Warranty Terms:
1.12 Months guarantee will be offered.
2. We will react during 24 hours after received the email required to ensure the recovery of buyer’s production line first.
3. The engineers will provide the trainings for operation, maintenace fix skill to make the workers better understanding
4. Free parts replacement in the warranty period.
About us:
Smart equipment company has started its own gearbox business since 1995, now smart equipment own
2 gearbox production factories, and we attach importance to the research and development of new product
We offer big range of gearboxes, including R/S/K/F gearbox, P planetary gearbox,
RV worm gearbox, H B industrial gearbox, customized gearbox etc, with a strong
Advantage on industrial gearbox and customized gearbox, we follow strict qualitycontrol system from the start to end.
Our mission is to design and offer the reliable solution to your gearbox need, and to promote sustainable and shared development with customers by providing honest, responsible, prompt services.
Product classification:
Gearbox for different Model (14)
WP series worm gearbox
R series helical gear reducer
S series helical-worm gear reducer
K series helical-bevel gear reducer
F series parallel shaft helical gear units
T spiral bevel gearbox
SWL, JW worm screw jack
H, B rigid tooth flank gearbox
Bucket Elevator Drives
P planetary gear units
RV Worm reducer
Cycloid reducer
Gearbox for different application (8)
Gearbox for Wind power industry
Gearbox for Thermal Power Industry
Gearbox for Hydropower industry
Gearbox for Marine
Gearbox for Building material products
Gearbox for Metallurgic Product
Gearbox for General-purpose products
Gearbox for Engineering Machinery Products
| Application: | Industry |
|---|---|
| Hardness: | Hardened Tooth Surface |
| Installation: | Horizontal Type |
| Layout: | Coaxial |
| Gear Shape: | Bevel Gear |
| Step: | Single-Step |
| Customization: |
Available
| Customized Request |
|---|
Can a Worm Gearbox Be Used in Heavy-Duty Machinery?
Yes, a worm gearbox can be used in heavy-duty machinery and is often chosen for such applications due to its inherent characteristics and advantages:
- High Torque Transmission: Worm gearboxes are known for their ability to transmit high torque loads, making them suitable for heavy-duty machinery that requires significant power transmission.
- Load Distribution: The design of worm gears provides robust load distribution and excellent contact between the worm and worm wheel teeth. This enhances their load-carrying capacity, making them capable of handling heavy loads without premature wear or failure.
- Compact Design: Worm gearboxes are compact and offer high reduction ratios in a single stage. This allows for the reduction of high input speeds to lower output speeds, often required in heavy-duty machinery.
- Overload Protection: Worm gears have a natural self-locking feature, which means the gear cannot be easily back-driven by external forces. This feature provides inherent overload protection, preventing damage to the gearbox and machinery in cases of sudden load spikes.
- Smooth Operation: Worm gearboxes offer smooth and steady operation, which is crucial for heavy-duty machinery where precision and controlled movement are essential.
However, when considering the use of a worm gearbox in heavy-duty applications, it’s important to ensure proper engineering and sizing. The design should account for factors such as load, speed, duty cycle, lubrication, and temperature to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Overall, worm gearboxes are well-suited for heavy-duty machinery across various industries, including mining, construction, manufacturing, and more.
Worm Gearboxes in Conveyor Systems: Benefits and Considerations
Worm gearboxes play a crucial role in conveyor systems, offering several benefits and considerations for their effective integration:
- Space Efficiency: Worm gearboxes have a compact design, making them suitable for applications with limited space, such as conveyor systems.
- High Reduction Ratios: Worm gearboxes can achieve high reduction ratios in a single stage, allowing for slower conveyor speeds without sacrificing torque.
- Self-Locking: Worm gearboxes have inherent self-locking properties, preventing the conveyor from moving when the motor is not actively driving it.
- Directional Control: Worm gearboxes facilitate directional control, enabling the conveyor to move forward or reverse as needed.
- Low Noise: Worm gearboxes often produce lower noise levels compared to other gearbox types, contributing to quieter conveyor operation.
However, there are also considerations to keep in mind when using worm gearboxes in conveyor systems:
- Efficiency: Worm gearboxes may have lower mechanical efficiency compared to some other gearbox types, leading to energy losses.
- Heat Generation: Worm gearboxes can generate more heat due to sliding contact between the worm and gear, necessitating proper cooling mechanisms.
- Lubrication: Proper lubrication is critical to prevent wear and ensure efficient operation. Regular maintenance is required to monitor lubrication levels.
- Load and Speed: Worm gearboxes are well-suited for applications with high torque and low to moderate speed requirements. They may not be optimal for high-speed conveyors.
Before integrating a worm gearbox into a conveyor system, it’s important to carefully consider the specific requirements of the application, including load, speed, space constraints, and efficiency needs. Consulting with gearbox experts and manufacturers can help ensure the right choice for the conveyor’s performance and longevity.
What is a Worm Gearbox and How Does It Work?
A worm gearbox, also known as a worm gear reducer, is a mechanical device used to transmit rotational motion and torque between non-parallel shafts. It consists of a worm screw and a worm wheel, both of which have helical teeth. The worm screw resembles a threaded cylinder, while the worm wheel is a gear with teeth that mesh with the worm screw.
The working principle of a worm gearbox involves the interaction between the worm screw and the worm wheel. When the worm screw is rotated, its helical teeth engage with the teeth of the worm wheel. As the worm screw rotates, it translates the rotational motion into a perpendicular motion, causing the worm wheel to rotate. This perpendicular motion allows the worm gearbox to achieve a high gear reduction ratio, making it suitable for applications that require significant speed reduction.
One of the key features of a worm gearbox is its ability to provide a high gear reduction ratio in a compact design. However, due to the sliding nature of the meshing teeth, worm gearboxes may exhibit higher friction and lower efficiency compared to other types of gearboxes. Therefore, they are often used in applications where efficiency is not the primary concern but where high torque and speed reduction are essential, such as conveyor systems, elevators, automotive steering systems, and certain industrial machinery.
editor by CX 2023-09-26