This content was written and submitted by the supplier. It has only been modified to comply with this publication’s space and style.
Winsmith, manufacturer of custom gearing solutions, has announced the launch a line of Aluminum Speed Reducers available in round and square worm gear housing.
Winsmith Aluminum Round Speed Reducers (ALRN) and Aluminum Square Speed Reducers (ALSQ) are dimensionally interchangeable with global manufacturers of right-angle worm gearboxes. These single-piece aluminum housing gearboxes are built to order and can be assembled with various accessory options. Winsmith can ship these products within 1-3 days from our Asheville, NC gearing facility.
“The modular design of our Winsmith Aluminum Speed Reducers allows for precise assembly and quick delivery,” says Crad Winkelvoss, Winsmith vice president/general manager. “These gearboxes are designed for machine builders who need optimized drives with regard to space, noise, torque and weight considerations.”
The Winsmith product offering is summarized in the table below.
ALRN | ALSQ | |
Available Sizes | 5 | 3 |
Ratio Ranges | 5:1 to 102:1 | 7:1 to 102:1 |
Input Power | ⅛ to 5 (hp) | ¼ to 2 (hp) |
Output Torque | 177 to 2921 (lbf-in) | 416 to 1416 (lbf-in) |
Available gearbox accessories include mounting feet, output flanges, single (solid) output shafts and reaction (torque) arms.
Winsmith high-efficiency, right-angle gearing benefits include:
- Gearing that reduces energy losses due to optimized gearing geometry along with a precision ground and casehardened worm.
- Our robust, compact, lightweight design minimizes space and weight along with increasing life expectancy of supporting elements compared to cast iron products.
- Aluminum housing provides corrosion resistance and eliminates the risk of paint chips breaking off.
