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worm screw gearbox

Worm screw gearbox, have you ever heard of this thing? This may seem like technical liquidation but I'll break it down for you. A worm screw is a mechanical device that allows for slower speeds in machinery, but with a significant amount of torque. More on how it works, and why it matters!

You have a little worm (not the kind that crawls in the dirt, but a special screw here) and a gear (like a round wheel with teeth) Imagine you have a new worm (special screw) and a new gear (round wheel with teeth). As you rotate the worm, it slowly spins the gear, aiding in the movement of whatever machine it is attached to. The machine can be very powerful, and it gets its job done, even if it is slow. Pretty cool, right?

Why worm screw gearboxes are ideal for low-speed, high-torque applications

Machinery requiring high torque with slowness like hoist or heavy load reducers are the best candidates for worm screw gearboxes. Consider a car jack that raises your car when you have a flat tire. The worm screw inside a jack's gearbox lets it raise the car in tiny increments, but with sufficient force to do so safely.

Why choose Dakunlun worm screw gearbox?

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