Description
MODEL: Kimpo KVB175 (Price is negotiable)
Kimpo KVB175 worm gear denotes its specific configuration for vertical or right-angle motor integration. Designed to reduce rotational speed while significantly increasing torque through a non-intersecting, right-angle shaft arrangement.
2. Key Features
The KV Series is engineered for reliability in light-to-moderate industrial environments. Its main features include:
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Motor-Ready Design: Features a hollow bore and flange (input) that allows an electric motor to be bolted directly to the gearbox without the need for external couplings.
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High Reduction Ratios: Capable of achieving high speed reduction (typically up to 60:1 or 100:1 in a single stage) within a very small physical footprint.
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Self-Locking Capability: Depending on the ratio and lead angle, the KV series can provide a “back-stop” or self-locking feature, preventing the load from back-driving the motor when power is cut.
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Quiet Operation: Because worm gears operate via sliding contact rather than impact, they are significantly quieter than spur or helical gears.
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Robust Housing: Typically constructed from high-grade cast iron to dampen vibration and provide structural rigidity.
3. Technical Specifications
While specific dimensions vary by frame size (e.g., KV40, KV50, KV60, etc.), the general technical specifications for the series are as follows:
| Specification | Details |
| Housing Material | High-tensile Cast Iron (FC20) |
| Worm Material | S45C Carbon Steel or Alloy Steel (Hardened and Ground) |
| Worm Wheel Material | Phosphor Bronze (ALBC3) or Manganese Bronze |
| Input Type | Flanged (compatible with standard NEMA or IEC motors) |
| Output Type | Solid Shaft (standard) or Hollow Shaft (optional) |
| Mounting Orientation | Universal (designed for vertical or horizontal mounting) |
| Lubrication | Heavy-duty Gear Oil (typically ISO VG 320 or 460) |
| Efficiency | Range of 50% – 90% (efficiency decreases as the ratio increases) |
4. Common Applications
The KV series is widely utilized in Malaysia and Southeast Asia for:
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Conveyor Systems: For smooth, slow-speed transport of goods.
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Food Processing: Mixers, agitators, and packaging machinery.
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Lifts & Hoists: Utilizing the self-locking feature for safety.
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Textile Machinery: Where space-saving right-angle drives are required.