Best mechanical worm gears according to redditors

We found 5 Reddit comments discussing the best mechanical worm gears. We ranked the 4 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

1. CNBTR 0.5 Modulus Brass Worm Reducer 20 T Wore Gear Wheel + 4mm Bore Worm Gear Shaft

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CNBTR 0.5 Modulus Brass Worm Reducer 20 T Wore Gear Wheel + 4mm Bore Worm Gear Shaft
Set include one 0.5 modulus brass worm gear shaft and one 20 teeth brass worm gear wheel.The transmission structure of worm shaft is simple, compact, small volume and light weight.Worm Shaft Z1=1, turn a round of worm gear teeth, can get a large transmission ratio, generally in the power transmissio...
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2. Ajax Scientific Plastic Gear Worm, 0.82cm Diameter x 2.46cm Length, Small, Red (Pack of 10)

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Ajax Scientific Plastic Gear Worm, 0.82cm Diameter x 2.46cm Length, Small, Red (Pack of 10)
Gear wormMade of colored plasticAvailable in red colorAvailable in size smallMeasures 0.82-centimeters diameter by 2.46-centimeters length
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3. Andantex R3000 Anglgear Right Angle Bevel Gear Drive, Universal Mounting, Single Output Shaft, 2 Flanges, Inch, 3/8" Shaft Diameter, 1:1 Ratio.34 Hp at 1750rpm

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Andantex R3000 Anglgear Right Angle Bevel Gear Drive, Universal Mounting, Single Output Shaft, 2 Flanges, Inch, 3/8" Shaft Diameter, 1:1 Ratio.34 Hp at 1750rpm
Made in USACarburized case hardened "Gleason Coniflex" bevel gears, AGMA quality class 9Compact precision machined aluminum housing coated with a chemical filmStainless Steel 416 precision ground shafts supported by 2 Ball BearingsGrease lubricated for life and bearings sealed with Buna-N seals
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4. Boston Gear L101Y Miter Gear, 1:1 Ratio, 20 Degree Pressure Angle, 0.500" Bore, 1.25" Mounting Distance, 12 Pitch, 15 Teeth, Steel

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Boston Gear L101Y Miter Gear, 1:1 Ratio, 20 Degree Pressure Angle, 0.500" Bore, 1.25" Mounting Distance, 12 Pitch, 15 Teeth, Steel
Straight miter 90 degree mesh transmits mechanical power between perpendicular shaftsPressure angle of 20 degrees for a lower contact ratio between gears, resulting in higher load capacity than smaller pressure anglesLow carbon steel (.2 percent carbon) for applications where the hardness and streng...
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Top Reddit comments about Mechanical Worm Gears:

u/StiffDough · 2 pointsr/DIY

They probably use a 90 degree gearbox to change the direction of motion. The gearbox probably has reduction gearing to make turning the handle easier.

u/marauderingman · 1 pointr/HelpMeFind

There are many specifications needed to describe those gears accurately. Have a look at these for some of the specs relevant to your application.

u/airzonesama · 1 pointr/nerfhomemades

We use this worm gear in the woozi pusher: https://www.amazon.com/Ajax-Scientific-Plastic-0-82cm-Diameter/dp/B00EPQMKHQ/

u/wromit · 1 pointr/metalworking

Depth is 1mm along the side. The worm gear does have a key (threaded screw) but the shaft would still need a flat surface for the screw to hold on to I suppose. I don't have the equipment so I'll check if any local metal working places (Houston, TX) could help me out.