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

Complete IronHorse Worm Gearboxes Overview

IronHorse worm gear boxes - gear reducers

Right Hand Output
IronHorse Worm Gearboxes
from $147.00
(WG-175-xxx-R)

Dual Shaft Output
IronHorse Worm Gearboxes
from $147.00
(WG-175-xxx-D)

Hollow Shaft Output
IronHorse Worm Gearboxes
from $169.00
(WG-175-xxx-H)

IronHorse Worm Gear Reducers Mounting Bases

Mounting Bases
IronHorse Worm Gearboxes
from $15.00
(WG-xxx-BASE)

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