Plastic Worm Gears | Lightweight applications, cost-sensitive projects | Material: Plastic (ASTM D543 compliant, 285 GSM) Weight: 1 kg (ISO 3801) Noise: 43 dBA (quieter than fridge hum) | ▲3 Lightweight, ▲3 Cost-effective, ▲2 Resists common chemicals (ASTM F739) | ▲1 Lower torque capacity (max 150 Nm), ▲-2 Not suitable for heavy loads |
Brass Worm Gears | Harsh environments (marine, chemical plants) | Material: Brass (ASTM F145) Corrosion resistance: Withstands saltwater (ASTM B117) Weight: 1.5 kg | ▲2 Moderate weight, ▲3 Corrosion-resistant, ▲2 Moderate torque (300 Nm) | ▲-1 Heavier than plastic, ▲-3 Higher cost than plastic |
Steel Worm Gears | Heavy machinery, industrial equipment | Material: High carbon steel (ASTM A36) Max torque: 500 Nm (ISO 6336) Noise: 48 dBA (similar to washing machine) | ▲3 Highest torque, ▲3 Robust construction, ▲2 Durable under stress | ▲-3 Heavier (2.5 kg), ▲-2 Requires lubrication, ▲-1 Costly |
High Torque Worm Gears | Automotive, construction machinery | Industry Standard: Steel (▲3) Our Base: Plastic (▲1) Our Advanced: Steel (▲3) | ▲3 Steel Advanced matches industry torque (500 Nm), ▲2 Low noise (48 dBA) | ▲-3 Plastic Base insufficient for high loads |
Corrosion-Resistant Gears | Marine, chemical processing | Industry Standard: Stainless Steel (▲2) Our Advanced: Brass (▲3) Our Base: Plastic (▲1) | ▲3 Brass Advanced resists 50+ chemicals (ASTM D543), ▲2 Lighter than steel | ▲-1 Plastic Base corrodes in harsh chemicals, ▲-2 Steel Standard costly |
Cost-Effective Gears | Budget projects, low-load applications | Our Base: Plastic (▲3) Industry Standard: Plastic (▲2) Our Advanced: Brass (▲1) | ▲3 Plastic Base 30% cheaper than steel, ▲2 Minimal maintenance | ▲-3 Lower durability, ▲-1 Advanced versions negate cost savings |