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Mechanical Power Transmission

IronHorse™ Worm Gearboxes (Gear Reducers)

Gearboxes, also known as enclosed gear drives or worm gear speed reducers, are mechanical power transmission drive components that can drive a load at a reduced fixed ratio of the motor speed. The output torque is also increased by the same ratio, while the horsepower remains the same (less efficiency losses.) A 10:1 gearbox outputs approximately the same motor output horsepower, motor speed divided by 10, and motor torque multiplied by 10. Similar performance metrics are provided by 20:1 gearboxes and other ratios.

Worm gearboxes contain a worm-type gear on the input shaft, and a worm-type mating gear on the output shaft. Worm gearboxes also change the drive direction.

AutomationDirect's IronHorse™ worm gearboxes are manufactured in an ISO9001 certified plant by one of the leading worm gear reducer manufacturers in the world today. Only the highest quality materials are tested, certified, and used in the manufacturing process. Strict adherence to and compliance with the toughest international and U.S. testing standards and manufacturing procedures assure you the highest quality products.

• Right angle gearboxes with right-hand output shafts
  
  

• Dual shaft gearboxes (both right and left output shafts)
  
  

• New! ... Hollow shaft worm gearboxes (all the way through both sides)
  
  

• IronHorse gearboxes utilize C-face mounting interfaces for C-face motors
  
  

• Worm gear reducer mounting bases are also available for ease of installation

The complete lineup of IronHorse™ gear reducers includes:

• Three output types: Dual Shaft, Right Hand Shaft and Hollow Shaft
  
  

• Four frame sizes: 1.75", 2.06", 2.37", 2.62"
  
  

• Six ratios: 5:1, 10:1, 15:1, 20:1, 40:1, 60:1
  

IronHorse gearboxes are priced from $130.00 (WG-175-060-R) to $215.00 (WG-262-060-R)

Hollow shaft gearboxes have been added to the IronHorse mechanical power transmission lineup which also includes right angle gearboxes with right-hand output shafts and dual shaft gearboxes with both right and left output shafts. Designed to change drive direction by 90 degrees, hollow shaft gearboxes are used when space is at a premium, such as for conveyors, or to simplify mechanical design. Constructed of cast iron one-piece housings, all three output types are available in four frame sizes, and six gear ratios from 5:1 to 60:1. Hollow shaft gearboxes are priced from $169 and the other shaft types start as low as $130. Optional mounting bases are also available.

Applications

• Use worm drives with electric motors for reducing output speed, increasing torque, changing drive direction, or running two loads from one motor.
• Use for conveyors, packaging machines, rotary tables, etc.

Features

• C flange input; dual shaft or right-hand shaft output
• Cast iron one-piece gearbox housing
• 1045 carbon steel shaft
• AlBC3 (aluminum bronze casting) main worm gear; much harder than typically used phosphor bronze
• Shaft sleeves protect all shafts
• One-piece output shaft hub secures output shaft bearing
• Double bearing sets on both shaft ends
• Heavy duty bearings on the output shaft
• Interior channel guides oil to directly and constantly lube bearings
• All units filled with Mobil #SHC634 synthetic oil
• Double-lipped embedded oil seals to prevent leakage
• Special anti-rust primer inside and outside the gearbox
• Special black natural dry paint
• Universally interchangeable compact design ensures easy OEM replacement
• Mountable in any direction, except motor pointing up
• Radiused mounting holes
• Optional worm gearbox mounting plates available
• One year warranty

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