Worm Wheels
Bronze or steel worm wheels (gears) for meshing with worm shafts in right-angle drives.
GEARS
Worm Gears & Worm Shafts
Worm Gears & Worm Shafts for Compact Right-Angle Drives
Custom worm gears and worm shafts manufactured to your drawings. Built for high reduction ratios, compact layout and right-angle power transmission.
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OVERVIEW
Right-angle. High ratio. Compact layout.
Module 1-8Typical gear module
5:1 to 100:1Typical reduction ratio
AGMA 8Typical gear quality
O10-300 mmTypical gear diameter
Parts We Manufacture
Each part is made to customer drawings, not from a standard catalog.
Worm Shafts
Hardened steel worm shafts with precision thread profiles for driving worm wheels.
Worm Gear Sets
Matched worm shaft and wheel sets optimized for specific ratio and load requirements.
Custom Worm Drives
Non-standard worm gear sets manufactured from customer drawings.
Applications
Our products serve industries that demand precision, reliability and repeat production.
Industrial Equipment
Conveyors, lifts, gates and heavy-duty right-angle drives
Automotive
Steering systems and auxiliary drive mechanisms
Robotics & Automation
Precision positioning and rotary drive systems
Lifts & Hoists
Elevator drives, winches and material handling systems
Medical & Instruments
Adjustment mechanisms and precision positioning drives
Materials & Surface Finishes
Material selection is driven by application requirements, environment and performance needs.
Materials
Bronze (Worm Wheel)C93200 / C95400 / C90700
Hardened Steel (Worm Shaft)4140 / 4340 / 8620 (case hardened)
Stainless Steel304 / 316 / 17-4 PH
Cast IronGG25 / GGG40 (for large worm wheels)
Surface Finishes
- Case Hardening (worm shafts)
- Gear Grinding
- Lapping (worm sets)
- Black Oxide
- Electroplating
- Mechanical Polishing
- Anodizing
- Passivation
Available to drawing requirements through in-house and qualified partner processes.
Not sure which material or finish fits your application?
Talk to an EngineerManufacturing Capability
Our equipment is optimized for the requirements of this product family.
- Module Range
- 1-8
- Reduction Ratio
- 5:1 to 100:1
- Gear Diameter
- O10-300 mm
- Gear Quality
- Up to AGMA 8 / DIN 8
- Tooth Cutting
- Hobbing / Milling / Grinding
- Finishing
- Gear grinding / Lapping
- Production Volume
- Prototype to repeat production
- Material Pair
- Bronze wheel + Hardened steel shaft
* Final values are confirmed against the drawing, material, geometry and inspection plan during RFQ review.
View CapabilitiesWhy Buyers Choose Zhuocheng
Experience with worm shaft thread profiles, worm wheel tooth geometry and matched set production.
Understanding of bronze wheel + hardened steel shaft combinations for optimal wear and efficiency.
Drawings reviewed for module, ratio, material pair and lubrication requirements.
Support sample validation, pilot batches and long-term production programs.
Quality & Inspection Process
IncomingMaterial & certificate check
First ArticleTooth profile & ratio verification
In-ProcessThread profile control
FinalMesh & backlash inspection
Typical Features
Representative parts from our production.
Worm Wheel
Worm Shaft
Worm Gear Set
Bronze Worm Wheel
Hardened Worm Shaft
Custom Worm Drive
Double-Start Worm
Right-Angle Set
Frequently Asked Questions
What reduction ratios can you produce?
Typical ratios range from 5:1 to 100:1. For ratios outside this range, please send the drawing for review.
Can you produce matched worm gear sets?
Yes. We can produce matched worm shaft and wheel sets optimized for specific ratio and load requirements.
What material do you recommend for worm gears?
Typically bronze (C93200) for the worm wheel and hardened steel (4140/8620) for the worm shaft. Material selection depends on load, speed and lubrication.
Can you achieve self-locking worm drives?
Yes, depending on the lead angle and friction coefficient. Self-locking requirements should be specified on the drawing.
NEXT STEPHave a Worm Gear Drawing?
Send us your drawing with module, ratio, material pair and quantity. Our engineering team will review and recommend the appropriate worm gear manufacturing process.