#Worm-Gear-suppliers #Vidhya-Trading-Vadodara Worm gears are a type of gear system that consists of a worm (a gear in the form of a screw) and a worm wheel (a gear that resembles a flat ring with gear teeth around its circumference). Worm gears are designed to transmit power and motion between non-parallel shafts that intersect at a right angle. The worm gear system works by the rotation of the worm causing the worm wheel to rotate. The worm has a small diameter and a high helix angle, which allows it to exert a large amount of torque on the worm wheel. The worm wheel has a larger diameter than the worm and is designed to mesh with the worm, transmitting the rotational motion to the output shaft. Worm gears have several advantages over other types of gears. They are compact and efficient, providing a high gear ratio in a small amount of space. They are also self-locking, which means that the worm can be used to hold a load in place without the need for a brake or other locking mechanism. Worm gears are commonly used in machinery and equipment where a high gear ratio is required, such as in conveyor systems, hoists, and lifting equipment. They are also used in automotive applications, power transmission equipment, and industrial machinery.