Product Description
Description
HDM De-clutchable wormgear offers simple and reliable manual positioning of the valves, dampers and other quarter-turn devices when overriding existing pneumatic, electric or hydraulic quarter-turn actuators. All unit are suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation. The modular design is to provide the most efficient and effective solution to a full range of manual overriding requirements.
Main Product features
To engage manual operation, first pull out the lock handle and then rotate the clutch lever in anti-clockwise direction until engagement takes place. To return to automatic mode, first pull out the lock handle and then rotate the clutch lever in clockwise.
Remark:The bottom center of the HDM-4 is either F10/F14 or F10/F12
| New Manual Override | Countershaft | Valve Connection | Actuator Connection | ||||||||||
| b1 | N | b2 | M | D1 | 4-M1 | D2 | 4-M2 | E | D3 | 4-Φ1 | D4 | 4-Φ2 | |
| HDM-1 | 14 | 22 | 14 | 16 | Φ50 | 4-M6 | Φ70 | 4-M8 | 70*70 | Φ50 | 4-Φ6.5 | Φ70 | 4-Φ8.5 |
| HDM-2 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 18 | Φ70 | 4-M8 | Φ102 | 4-M10 | 95*95 | Φ70 | 4-Φ8.5 | Φ102 | 4-Φ10.5 |
| HDM-3 | 22 | 28 | 22 | 22 | Φ102 | 4-M10 | Φ125 | 4-M12 | 114*114 | Φ102 | 4-Φ10.5 | Φ125 | 4-Φ12.5 |
| HDM-4 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 30 | Φ102 | 4-M10 | Φ125 | 4-M12 | 129*129 | Φ125 | 4-Φ12.5 | Φ140 | 4-Φ16.5 |
| HDM-5 | 36 | 45 | 36 | 38 | Φ140 | 4-M16 | / | / | 156*156 | Φ140 | 4-Φ17 | Φ165 | 4-Φ21 |
| HDM-6 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 48 | Φ165 | 4-M20 | / | / | 160*160 | Φ165 | 4-Φ22 | / | / |
| New Manual Override | A | B | ΦC | F | T | Y | H | S | K | Ratio | Rated Input | Rated Onput |
| HDM-1 | 90 | 55 | Φ88 | 115 | 44 | 145 | 120 | 53 | 10 | 26:1 | Nm | 250Nm |
| HDM-2 | 125 | 64 | Φ110 | 135 | 62.5 | 178 | 133 | 56.5 | 13 | 28:1 | Nm | 450Nm |
| HDM-3 | 140 | 71 | Φ129 | 166 | 70 | 212 | 180 | 68.7 | 12.5 | 38:1 | Nm | 700Nm |
| HDM-4 | 188.5 | 93 | Φ174 | 202 | 94 | 280 | 195 | 84 | 15 | 54:1 | Nm | 1200Nm |
| HDM-5 | 222 | 110 | Φ205 | 245 | 110 | 315 | 225 | 92 | 15 | 80:1 | Nm | 2000Nm |
| HDM-6 | 252 | 120 | Φ275 | 280 | 125 | 320 | 252 | 102 | 15 | 78:1 | Nm | 3000Nm |
1. Question:What is your main products?
Answer:Our main products are Pneumatic Actuators, Electric Actuators, Actuated Valves And Valve actuators Accessories..
2. Question:Are you a trader or manufacturer ?
Answer: We are the pneumatic actuators and electric actuators manufacturer , we have ability to do the customization products with experienced team, And we have own factory and production line.
3. Question:How do your make the quality guarantee for actuators?
Answer:We have our own quality control system for incoming and outgoing of the materials, every product will be under controlled and tested before delivery to our customer , and we also provide 18 months guarantee ,beside we provide technical supporting .
4. Question:When can I receive the Price of valve actuators ?
Answer:We will give the Quotation Within 24 hours after we get your inquiry .Or Your can call or message us if it’s quite urgently.
5. Question:How to order our pneumatic actuators and electric actuators ?
Answer:Please send us your inquiry by Email, , etc. we need to know the following informations before giving the formal Quotation.
1) Product information in details, Quantity, Other requirements
2) Delivery time required
6. Question:How can I get a sample to check your quality?
Answer:Contact with our sales expert to arrange the sample delivery. Please send us the details of the sample before placing the order.
7. Question:Shall we pay the sample cost and transportation cost ?
Answer:We will provide the sample by free of charge. Your will bear the freight cost.
8. Question:How long to prepare the sample ?
Answer:Most of our products are under regular production and some of them we keep in stocks.
9. Question:How to delivery the sample to our place?
Answer:Your can provide your forwarders contacts if any, or we will arrange it for you.
10. Question:What about the delivery date if we place the formal order ?
Answer:Usually it takes 15~20days on the production .We know that on-time delivery is very crucial to our customers to meet dead-lines.
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| Installation: | Manual |
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| Type: | Worm Gear Box |
| Shaft Material: | 45#Steel |
| Worm Material: | Qt400 |
| Transport Package: | Foam and Carton Box |
| Trademark: | Hearken |
| Samples: |
US$ 50/Piece
1 Piece(Min.Order) | |
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| Customization: |
Available
| Customized Request |
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Can a Worm Gearbox Be Used in Heavy-Duty Machinery?
Yes, a worm gearbox can be used in heavy-duty machinery and is often chosen for such applications due to its inherent characteristics and advantages:
- High Torque Transmission: Worm gearboxes are known for their ability to transmit high torque loads, making them suitable for heavy-duty machinery that requires significant power transmission.
- Load Distribution: The design of worm gears provides robust load distribution and excellent contact between the worm and worm wheel teeth. This enhances their load-carrying capacity, making them capable of handling heavy loads without premature wear or failure.
- Compact Design: Worm gearboxes are compact and offer high reduction ratios in a single stage. This allows for the reduction of high input speeds to lower output speeds, often required in heavy-duty machinery.
- Overload Protection: Worm gears have a natural self-locking feature, which means the gear cannot be easily back-driven by external forces. This feature provides inherent overload protection, preventing damage to the gearbox and machinery in cases of sudden load spikes.
- Smooth Operation: Worm gearboxes offer smooth and steady operation, which is crucial for heavy-duty machinery where precision and controlled movement are essential.
However, when considering the use of a worm gearbox in heavy-duty applications, it’s important to ensure proper engineering and sizing. The design should account for factors such as load, speed, duty cycle, lubrication, and temperature to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Overall, worm gearboxes are well-suited for heavy-duty machinery across various industries, including mining, construction, manufacturing, and more.

Worm Gearbox Applications in Robotics and Automation
Worm gearboxes play a crucial role in various robotics and automation applications due to their unique characteristics and benefits. Here are some common applications where worm gearboxes are used:
- Robotic Arm Movement: Worm gearboxes are employed in robotic arms to provide precise and controlled movement. The self-locking property of worm gearboxes helps maintain the arm’s position without requiring additional brakes.
- Conveyor Systems: In automated production lines, worm gearboxes are used to drive conveyor belts and move materials or products along assembly lines with accuracy.
- Precision Positioning: Worm gearboxes are used in precision positioning systems, such as those found in pick-and-place robots and CNC machines. They ensure accurate and repeatable movements.
- Pan and Tilt Mechanisms: Worm gearboxes are utilized in pan and tilt mechanisms of surveillance cameras, robotic cameras, and sensors. The self-locking feature helps stabilize and maintain the desired angle.
- Automated Gates and Doors: Worm gearboxes are used in automated gate and door systems to control their opening and closing movements smoothly and safely.
- Material Handling: Robots in warehouses and distribution centers use worm gearboxes to manipulate and lift objects, enhancing efficiency in material handling.
- Medical Robotics: Worm gearboxes are employed in medical robots for surgical procedures, diagnostic equipment, and rehabilitation devices, ensuring precise and controlled movements.
- Industrial Robots: Industrial robots rely on worm gearboxes for various tasks, including welding, painting, assembly, and packaging, where precise movements are essential.
- Automated Testing Equipment: In testing and inspection applications, worm gearboxes provide the necessary movement and positioning for accurate testing and measurements.
- Food and Beverage Industry: Worm gearboxes are used in automated food processing and packaging systems, ensuring hygienic and precise movement of products.
Worm gearboxes are preferred in these applications due to their compact size, high torque output, self-locking feature, and ability to provide a right-angle drive. However, selecting the right gearbox requires considering factors such as load, speed, efficiency, and environmental conditions.

What is a Worm Gearbox and How Does It Work?
A worm gearbox, also known as a worm gear reducer, is a mechanical device used to transmit rotational motion and torque between non-parallel shafts. It consists of a worm screw and a worm wheel, both of which have helical teeth. The worm screw resembles a threaded cylinder, while the worm wheel is a gear with teeth that mesh with the worm screw.
The working principle of a worm gearbox involves the interaction between the worm screw and the worm wheel. When the worm screw is rotated, its helical teeth engage with the teeth of the worm wheel. As the worm screw rotates, it translates the rotational motion into a perpendicular motion, causing the worm wheel to rotate. This perpendicular motion allows the worm gearbox to achieve a high gear reduction ratio, making it suitable for applications that require significant speed reduction.
One of the key features of a worm gearbox is its ability to provide a high gear reduction ratio in a compact design. However, due to the sliding nature of the meshing teeth, worm gearboxes may exhibit higher friction and lower efficiency compared to other types of gearboxes. Therefore, they are often used in applications where efficiency is not the primary concern but where high torque and speed reduction are essential, such as conveyor systems, elevators, automotive steering systems, and certain industrial machinery.


editor by CX 2024-03-28