Worm Gearbox for Belt Conveyor Systems
Belt conveyors are the circulatory system of Australia’s mining and bulk-materials industry, moving millions of tonnes of coal, iron ore, grain, and mineral aggregate every year. Behind every reliably running conveyor is a precisely selected drive unit — and the 웜 기어박스 has earned its dominant position through a combination of self-locking geometry, compact right-angle output, and robust high-torque delivery.
The self-locking characteristic is particularly critical on inclined conveyors: when power is removed, the irreversible worm geometry prevents the loaded belt from reversing under gravity. This eliminates the need for a separate backstop or motorised brake on many installations, simplifying the mechanical design and reducing maintenance exposure.
Standard NMRV and NRV series aluminium or ductile-iron worm gearboxes are available in frames from 025 to 150, providing output torques from 2.6 N·m up to 4,200 N·m and reduction ratios from 5:1 to 100:1 in a single compact stage. Two-stage tandem configurations extend this to 3,600:1.

산업 분야별 적용 사례 및 활용 사례
In a typical belt conveyor drive arrangement, the 웜 기어박스 sits between the electric motor and the conveyor head drum. Key application points include:
- Head-end drive units on horizontal conveyors — steady torque, self-lock on stop
- Inclined conveyor drives — self-locking prevents roll-back under loaded belt weight
- Take-up winch drives — precise low-speed tension control on counterweight systems
- Belt weigh feeder drives — accurate, vibration-free low-speed output
Materials: Worm shaft in surface-hardened alloy steel 20CrMnTi (HRC 58–62). Worm wheel in centrifugally cast phosphor bronze. Housing in ductile iron GGG40 with IP65 dust-and-jet-water sealing.
Working principle: The helical worm thread engages the bronze wheel teeth at 90°. Back-driving from the wheel side is geometrically prevented when the lead angle is below the friction angle — this is the self-locking mechanism at the heart of safe conveyor operation.

기술 사양 및 선택 가이드
아래 표를 사용하여 적절한 모델을 선택하십시오. 주요 매개변수에는 감속비, 출력 토크, 축 치수 및 하우징 재질이 포함됩니다. 항상 올바른 값을 적용하십시오. 서비스 팩터(SF) 사용률에 따라 다릅니다.
| 매개변수 | 일반적인 범위/값 | 선택 참고 사항 |
|---|---|---|
| 비율 | 5:1 – 100:1 (single-stage) | Two-stage tandem available up to 3,600:1 |
| 출력 토크 | 2.6 – 4,200 N·m | Dependent on frame size 025–150 |
| 입력축 직경 | 11 – 42 mm | IEC 60034 standard flange sizes B5/B14 |
| 출력축 직경 | 14 – 50 mm (solid) | Hollow bore available from frame 030 up |
| 주택 자재 | Aluminium alloy / Ductile iron GGG40 | Stainless steel 316 available on request |
| 장착 유형 | Foot / Flange / Shaft-mounted | All standard orientations F1–F8 |
| 보호 등급 | IP65 standard; IP66 / IP69K optional | Specify at order for outdoor / washdown duty |
► 서비스 팩터(SF): Uniform load SF=1.0 | Moderate shock SF=1.25–1.5 | Heavy shock / 24 h continuous SF=1.75–2.0
► 주변 온도: Standard units rated –10°C to +40°C. Australian high-ambient sites (>45°C) require high-temperature lubricant and 15% thermal derating.

NMRV/NRV 시리즈 웜 기어박스
Available in frame sizes 025 through 150. Single-stage reduction ratios 5:1 to 100:1. Output torque up to 4,200 N·m. Aluminium or ductile iron housing. IEC B5/B14 motor flange. IP65 standard, IP66/IP67 optional. Synthetic or mineral oil lubrication.
규정 준수 및 품질 기준
품질경영시스템 인증을 획득했습니다. 모든 제품은 문서화된 품질경영시스템(QMS)에 따라 제조 및 검사되며, 완벽한 추적성을 보장합니다.
EU 기계류 지침에 따라 CE 마크를 획득했습니다. 호주 및 뉴질랜드 엔지니어링 프로젝트에서 널리 사용되고 있습니다.
IEC 표준 플랜지 및 샤프트 치수. 모든 주요 모터 브랜드와 직접 장착이 가능합니다.
방진 및 고압 분사 방수 기능. 호주 옥외 설치 표준.
사례 연구
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Case Study 1 — Open-Cut Coal Mine, Hunter Valley NSW
Inclined Belt Conveyor
고객 불편 사항: A coal mine was experiencing rollback on a 15° inclined conveyor each time the belt tripped under overload. The mechanical backstop failed twice in six months, causing 18 hours of downtime per incident.
해결책: NMRV-110 worm gearboxes (ratio 60:1, ductile iron, IP65) were installed on both drive stations. The inherent self-locking eliminated the need for the external backstop entirely.
결과: Zero rollback incidents over 14 months. Annual maintenance cost reduced by 35%. The mine standardised the same model across three further inclined conveyors on site.
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Case Study 2 — Mineral Processing Plant, Western Australia
Horizontal Ore Conveyor
고객 불편 사항: A WA iron ore processor needed to replace an ageing helical gearbox generating 74 dB(A) of gear noise, with oil changes every 1,500 hours due to worn lip seals.
해결책: NRV series worm gearbox (ratio 40:1, 1,800 N·m) with upgraded FKM double-lip seals and synthetic PAO gear oil.
결과: Operating noise reduced to 61 dB(A). Oil change interval extended to 5,000 hours. Zero seal leaks during two 12-month inspection cycles.
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Case Study 3 — Grain Handling Terminal, Port of Geraldton WA
Belt Weigh Feeder
고객 불편 사항: A grain terminal’s weigh feeder was overspeeding by up to 8%, causing inaccurate throughput measurement and regulatory compliance issues.
해결책: NMRV-063 worm gearboxes (ratio 80:1) replaced the helical-bevel units. Smooth, low-backlash output eliminated speed hunting corrupting the load cell signal.
결과: Throughput accuracy improved to within 0.3% of certified scale. Port authority compliance reinstated within one week.

NMRV / NRV series worm gearboxes — frame sizes 025 to 150, manufactured to ISO 9001:2015
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