What Are the Differences Between Gear Reducers and Worm Gearboxes? Leave a comment

Gear reducers and worm gear reducers are two common types of reducers. They have significant differences in structure, performance and application fields.

Structural Differences

Gear Reducer:

Gear reducers use spur gears, helical gears, or bevel gears to transmit power, often utilizing multiple stages for higher reduction ratios.

Worm Gearbox:

Worm gearboxes transmit power through a worm and worm wheel, achieving high reduction ratios in a single stage.

Application Scenarios

Gear reducers are ideal for applications requiring high efficiency and precision, such as robotics and automotive transmissions.
Worm gearboxes are ideal for applications requiring self-locking capabilities or low speeds, such as cranes and valve actuators.

Choose the appropriate reducer type according to actual needs. If efficiency and accuracy are your priority, you can choose a gear reducer; if you need a self-locking function or a high reduction ratio, a worm gear reducer is a better choice.

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