apiro modular worm gear system

Modular plastic worm gear system by Apiro®

  • 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

Application Story:

Automated changeover for the beverage and packaging industry

Rivella bottling line using Apiro gearbox system for changeovers

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Worm Gear with Various Options

Apiro worm gear
  • Available transmissions 4:1, 32:1, 64:1
  • Output torque 2.5Nm
  • More transmissions
  • Various fasteners

Worm Gear with Cantilever Actuator

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

Worm Gear with DC Motors

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

Apiro Modular Worm Gearbox Configurator

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Worm Gear Applications

rotary axis application

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

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 application

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

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

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 application

Fast rotation

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

Removal of products

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

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Questions or product information? Please contact:

Nate Guadagni
Nate Guadagni

Apiro gearbox Product Manager

1 401 438-2200Email