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News Release from: AutomationDirect | Subject: IronHorse worm gearboxes
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 20 June 2008
Gearboxes provide mounting options
Designed to change drive direction by 90 degrees, IronHorse gearboxes are mountable in any direction, except with the motor pointing up.
AutomationDirect has expanded its mechanical power transmission product line to include worm gearboxes in four frame sizes and six gear ratios from 5:1 to 60:1 Constructed of cast iron one-piece housings, the worm gearboxes feature a C-flange input and carbon steel shaft with either a right-hand or dual-shaft output
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 2 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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IronHorse worm gearboxes have double-lipped embedded oil seals to prevent leakage.
Designed to change drive direction by 90 degrees, the gearboxes are mountable in any direction, except with the motor pointing up.
The universally interchangeable compact design ensures easy OEM replacement.
The main gear is constructed of an aluminium bronze casting, which is much harder than phosphor bronze.
A one-piece output shaft hub is designed to secure the heavy-duty output shaft bearing and double bearing sets are used on both shaft ends.
IronHorse worm gearboxes are suitable for use with electric motors for reducing output speed, increasing torque, changing drive direction or running two loads from one motor.
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