Advantages and disadvantages of various types of speed reducers
Worm gear reducers consist of an input worm and an output worm wheel. Their characteristics include high torque transmission, high and wide reduction ratios (ranging from 5 to 100 for single-stage transmissions), and non-coaxial input and output transmission mechanisms, making them difficult to use and resulting in the lowest transmission efficiency, not exceeding 60%. Because they are relative sliding friction transmissions, worm gear reducers have slightly lower stiffness values, and their transmission components are prone to wear and tear, leading to a short service life and temperature rise. Therefore, they have a limited allowable input speed (2,000 rpm), which restricts their application. They also help servo motors increase torque: The development of servo motor technology, from high torque density to high power density, has increased speeds above 3000 rpm. This increased speed significantly improves the power density of servo motors. This means that whether a servo motor needs a speed reducer depends primarily on the application requirements and cost considerations…