KHK USA supplies precision metric worm gear sets — worm screws paired with worm wheels — for high-ratio speed reduction in a compact package. Worm gear sets are widely used in conveyor drives, lifting equipment, packaging machinery, and any application requiring high reduction ratios with a 90-degree shaft angle.
Worm Gear Ratios
KHK worm gear sets are available in reduction ratios from 5:1 to 60:1 depending on the module and wheel tooth count. High ratio reductions are achievable in a single stage, saving space compared to multi-stage spur or helical gear trains.
Self-Locking
Certain KHK worm gear configurations are self-locking — the load cannot back-drive the worm. This makes them ideal for lifting equipment and indexing applications where position must be held without a brake.