Worm Gears
Worm gears are for power transmission at 90°. The teeth of worm gears mate with a helical gear that then envelopes the worm along the axis. Relative motion is sliding instead of rolling. As the worm gear has a radial changing pitch diameter, the area of tooth shear is increased. Worm gears come in many different configurations. As tooth pressure distribution is uniform through a worm gearing system, metals with low friction coefficients can be utilised. They require heavy lubrication to prevent contact of metals. The shafts of worm gears are in parallel planes but can be skewed to meet the specific needs of the application, although the shafts are almost always at right angles. As one gear in a worm gear mechanism has screw threads, worm gears produce a smooth, quiet output that is free from vibration. Therefore worm gears are excellent for use in a variety of applications, including lifting and lowering mechanisms and conveying machines.
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J.R. GILBERT ENGINEERING LIMITED
View company profileFounded in 1983, JR Gilbert Engineering offers precision and general engineering to a variety of industries throughout the UK and Ireland. We have an extensive range of engineering services including : 3 Axis CNC Machining, 5 Axis CNC Machining, Gear Cutting, Surface Grinding, Boring, Slotting, Fabrication & Welding, CAD/CAM Services, Conventional Machining and Waterjet Cutting. We are proud to be one of the largest CNC manufacturing companies in South Wales.
At the start of 2023, we took possession of another 10,000 Sq Ft building attached to our existing 10,000 Sq Ft on our Oakdale Site. In the last 6 months we have added a Large Dugard 2200x1000x1000 CNC milling machine to our capacity list and have just taken delivery of a Mazak 35Y CNC Lathe (Capable of turning 550 Ø x 1500mm). All of this, coupled with having bought another Bridgeport CNC machine and an OMAX Precision Waterjet Cutter within the last 18 months, demonstrates our vision in investing into the business to help us grow forward along with the manufacturing industry.
Having all these services in-house and under one roof, Gilbert Engineering is well placed to meet the high demands of the manufacturing sector. With a commitment to high-quality manufacturing, we adhere to ISO9001:2015 standards, ensuring all components are meticulously manufactured and inspected. From bespoke machines, one off components, repairs to existing equipment, custom gears and batch runs, we can do it all.
