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Modular plastic worm gear system by Apiro^®

The Apiro® worm gear system brings modularity and adaptability to the next level. Apiro gearboxes consist of worm gears made of tribologically optimized iglide® materials, either a motor or manual drive, and a number of optional features like cantilever axes, drive pins and multi-functional profiles. Due to the plastic materials used, Apiro gearboxes are not only lightweight and cost-effective, but completely self-lubricating and resistant to dirt and dust. A wide range of gear ratios are available, and connection to drylin® linear actuators and dryspin® lead screws is simple & direct. Apiro worm gear systems can be used in the packaging and food industries — most often for changeovers and pusher tasks — and the medical industry, among others. More complex applications like gantries can even be made from nothing but Apiro gearboxes and accessories.

Benefits:

Tribologically optimized material compounds
Lightweight, low-clearance, self-lubricating
Motor or manual drive, couplings available
Modules can be connected in series or in parallel
Sensor kit available for all options
85%, non-condensing
Application temperature: +5°C to +50°C
Suitable for splash water applications

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Worm Gear Applications

Rotary axis application

Gearbox with 32:1 ratio with Nema 17 motor with encoder and connector
For rotary indexing tables or rotary axis movement
Example applications: laboratory area or assembly tasks

Pusher application (sliding application)

Cantilever axis coupled with gearbox and Nema 17 motor
Allows different strokes in the application
Rack and pinion elements included

Cartesian robot

Combination of gearboxes and cantilever axes with multi-functional profile and a cable carrier
Sample application: Pick and Place tasks, e.g. for vending machines, vertical farming, pharmacies

Pusher application (sliding application)

Gearbox with 64:1 ratio and Nema 23 motor
Up to 1m stroke length possible
Sample application: greenhouses, window adjustments, as well as other adjustments for furniture such as windows, doors, cabinets

Press-fit procedures

Cantilever axis coupled with a gearbox and Nema 17 motor
Sample application: press-fit procedures during assembly
Up to 25N possible

Fast rotation

Two gearboxes with 32:1 ratio connected by a multifunction profile and a Nema 17 motor
Sample application: rolling doors

Removal of products

Interlocking system; gearbox with rotary disc and cantilever axis
Installed on a gantry
Sample application: logistics, sorting tasks, vertical farming

Apiro Modular Worm Gearbox Configurator

With the configurator, design workspaces for single and multiple DoF variations by your application requirements. Download CAD files, get a quote or add to cart to purchase.

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Worm Gear with Various Options

Available transmissions 4:1, 32:1, 64:1
Output torque 2.5Nm
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Various fasteners

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Worm Gear with Cantilever Actuator

Motor drive or manual drive
Modules can be connected in series or in parallel
Sensor kit available for all options
Application temperature: +5°C to +50°C

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Worm Gear with DC Motors

Torque [Nm] from 0.1Nm to 1.8Nm
Speed up to 440rpm
Can be operated at 12 & 24VDC
Motor connection by flat connector

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Whether you're interested in turnkey, fully assembled solutions or looking to build your own customizable project, let us assist you with a solution based on your specific application and requirements. Contact us via the form below or call us at 800-521-2747 to discuss your project today!

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