UNIVERSAL SMI Worm Gear unit

Worm gear unit with hygienic design

  • Power Range: 0.16 - 5.5 hp (0.12 kW – 4.0 kW)
  • Torque: 186 - 3,780 lb-in (21 Nm – 427 Nm)
  • Wash-down ready with food-safe NXD tupH® surface conversion
  • Quiet operation
  • Compact design
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High power, compact solutions for hygiene-sensitive areas

UNIVERSAL SMI worm gear units feature a smooth, closed surface, making them ideal for hygiene-sensitive areas. Their compact, efficient design delivers high power density while saving installation space compared with other gear types. The low-noise torque transmission keeps your operations quiet and smooth.

  • Easy to clean and highly durable in wash-down areas with food-safe NXD tupH® surface protection
  • High ratio in a compact space with the worm gear design
  • Modular design lets you configure units to match specific application needs

Product Versions

  • Sizes: 5
  • Ratios: 5.00 – 3000.00
  • Solid and hollow shaft available
  • Shaft-, flange-, and foot-mounted versions available
  • Angled gear units
  • IEC version available
  • Effective protection for aluminum surfaces: NXD BASIC ® or the food-safe NXD tupH® for long-lasting performance under demanding operating conditions
  • Modular system offers a wide range of configurations

Product Characteristics

  • High overload capacity for reliable operation and long service life
  • Lightweight aluminum housing
  • Hygienic wash-down design with NXD tupH® surface protection
  • Quiet operation
  • Flexible, configurable designs for a wide range of uses

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