Designed with precision, durability in mind, the U series has been designed for versatile mounting options and improved modularity of stocked components.
With an input coupling, these gearboxes can connect to all sizes of IEC, brushless, and NEMA electric motors, allowing for a broad range of configurations and enhancing quality by eliminating fretting. The body design optimises heat dissipation and simplifies cleaning, even in challenging environments.
Key Features
- Hollow Bore Design: The universal worm gearboxes feature a hollow bore that allows for easy integration with shafts, providing flexibility in installation and application.
- Variety of Gear Ratios: Available in multiple gear ratios, these gearboxes can effectively reduce speed while increasing torque, catering to specific operational requirements across different applications.
- Worm Gear Mechanism: Utilising a worm gear design, these gearboxes ensure smooth and efficient operation with minimal backlash, which is critical for applications requiring precision control.
- Compact and Lightweight: The universal design of the U series allows for compact footprint, making them suitable for installations where space is limited without sacrificing performance.
Performance Specifications
- Output Torque: STM’s universal U series worm gearboxes are designed to handle substantial output torque, making them ideal for demanding applications that require reliable power transmission.
- Dynamic and Static Efficiency: These gearboxes are optimised for both dynamic and static efficiency, ensuring minimal energy loss during operation and enhancing overall system performance.
- Input Speed Compatibility: Designed to operate effectively at various input speeds, these gearboxes can adapt to different operational requirements, with maximum input speeds typically reaching up to 2800 RPM.
Applications
The STM U Series Universal Worm Gearboxes are suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
- Industrial Machinery: Ideal for use in conveyors, mixers, and various machinery that require reliable torque transmission and speed control.
- Automotive Systems: Perfect for automotive components where space constraints and torque requirements are critical.
- Robotics and Automation: Their precision and reliability make them an excellent choice for robotic applications and automated systems.