Description
EP-NRV-E040 — Shaft-Input Aluminium Worm Gearbox with Tail Output Shaft
Technical Specifications — EP-NRV-E040
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | NRV-E (Solid Shaft Input, No Flange, Worm-Direction Tail Output Shaft) |
| Centre Distance | 040 mm |
| Reduction Ratios | 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100 |
| Rated Input Power | Up to 0.55 kW |
| Output Speed Range | 14 to 280 r/min (at 1400 r/min input) |
| Max Output Torque | 3,118 N·m |
| Input Configuration | Solid shaft input (no IEC flange) + worm-direction tail output shaft |
| Input Shaft | Solid keyed shaft input |
| Tail Output Shaft | Worm-direction (co-axial with worm shaft, opposite end) |
| Housing Material | Die-cast aluminium alloy |
| Worm Wheel Material | Phosphor bronze |
| Worm Shaft Material | 20CrMnTi alloy steel, case hardened, precision ground |
| Output Bore Diameter | 18-22 mm H7 with keyway |
| Lubrication | ISO VG 220 gear oil (factory filled) |
| Mounting Positions | B3, B6, B7, B8, V5, V6 |
| Protection Class | IP54 |
| Ambient Temperature | -10°C to +40°C |
NRV-E040 Performance Table (0.55 kW / 1400 r/min)
| Ratio (i) | Output Speed (r/min) | Output Torque (N·m) | Service Factor (fs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 187 | 1,315 | 2.5 |
| 10 | 140 | 1,447 | 1.9 |
| 15 | 93 | 1,657 | 1.3 |
| 20 | 70 | 1,824 | 1.0 |
| 25 | 56 | 1,964 | 0.8 |
| 30 | 47 | 2,087 | 0.9 |
| 40 | 35 | 2,298 | 1.6 |
| 50 | 28 | 2,475 | 1.3 |
| 60 | 23 | 2,630 | 1.3 |
| 80 | 18 | 2,895 | 1.0 |
| 100 | 14 | 3,118 | 1.0 |
✅ Core Features & Unique Benefits
🔗 Worm-Direction Tail Output Shaft — The Key Differentiator
The defining feature of the NRV-E040 is its additional tail output shaft that extends in the same direction as the worm shaft axis. This second output enables simultaneous drive of two independent loads from a single gearbox — a primary application drive via the main output bore and a secondary auxiliary drive (encoder, tachometer, small pump, or fan) via the tail shaft.
📈 3,118 N·m Chain Drive with Encoder
The NRV-E040 delivers 3,118 N·m from a chain or belt input while simultaneously providing a tail shaft encoder output — the complete instrumented chain-drive solution in a single gearbox.
◯ Same Torque as Standard NRV040
The NRV-E040 delivers identical maximum output torque (3,118 N·m) to the standard NRV040, confirming that the tail shaft adds zero performance penalty on the main output. The tail shaft is driven directly off the worm shaft end, not the output stage.
🅆 Encoder & Feedback Ready
The tail output shaft provides a direct connection point for rotary encoders, tachogenerators, and pulse generators that monitor worm shaft speed in closed-loop motion control systems, eliminating external encoder brackets and coupling hardware.
🚫 IP54 — Dual-Seal Integrity
Both the main output bore and the tail shaft exit are sealed with dual-contact lip seals, maintaining IP54 protection across all mounting orientations without oil weeping at either shaft interface.
🏭 Application Scenarios
⚙ Conveyor Speed Synchronisation
NMRV-E040 worm gearbox for multi-drive conveyor synchronisation systems. The tail shaft mounts a pulse encoder that feeds back to a master PLC, allowing all conveyor sections to maintain matched belt speeds.
🚮 Packaging & Labelling with Feedback
Industrial worm gear reducer with tail output shaft for packaging line label applicators and capping heads where encoder-verified torque delivery prevents label misregistration.
🌿 Agricultural Controlled Seeding
Corrosion-resistant NMRV-E worm gearbox for precision seeding machinery where tail-shaft encoder feedback to a GPS-linked controller varies seed rate in real time across paddock zones.
📥 Textile Tension Control
Worm gearmotor with tail shaft for textile winding machine let-off drives where real-time winding speed feedback via the tail shaft encoder maintains precise fabric tension throughout the roll.
🔎 Selection Guide
Worked Example — Feed Mill Speed Monitoring
Required: NRV-E040 at i=30, chain-driven from 0.37 kW line shaft at 1400 r/min, tail shaft to SCADA tachometer. Output speed = 47 r/min, torque = 2,087 N·m. Tail shaft: 24V tachogenerator, 18 mm bore. ✅ NRV-E040-30 selected.
⚖ NRV-E040 vs Standard NRV040
| Feature | EP-NRV-E040 (with Tail Shaft) | EP-NRV040 (Standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Tail Output Shaft | ✅ Yes — worm-direction | No |
| Encoder / Feedback Mounting | Direct on tail shaft | Requires external bracket |
| Dual-Load Drive | Yes — main + tail | No — single output only |
| Main Output Torque | 3,118 N·m | 3,118 N·m |
| Housing Dimensions | Slightly longer (tail shaft protrusion) | Standard length |
| Shaft Input | Yes — solid keyed shaft | Yes — solid keyed shaft |
NRV-E040 Main Output Shaft Dimensions
| G1 (mm) | K1 (mm) | L/DZ (mm) | L1/SZ (mm) | b2 (mm) | d h6 (mm) | Keyway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 82 | 128 | 164 | 6 | 18 | M6 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tail output shaft on the EP-NRV-E040 and how is it different from the main output?
The tail shaft on the NRV-E040 exits the housing in the worm-direction axis (opposite end of the worm shaft), while the main output bore is perpendicular (90 degrees) to the worm axis. The tail shaft is driven off the worm shaft end and is used for encoder mounting, tachometer connection, or light auxiliary drive, while the main output delivers the full 3,118 N·m load torque.
Does the tail shaft reduce the main output torque of the NRV-E040?
No. The tail shaft draws only the small torque needed for its connected device. The main output retains the full 3,118 N·m rating, identical to the standard NRV040.
What is the input shaft specification for the NRV-E040?
The NRV-E040 has a solid keyed input shaft (no IEC flange). The shaft diameter matches the equivalent NMRV040 bore input diameter. It accepts chain sprockets, belt pulleys, and rigid couplings. A bilateral (double-ended) input shaft is standard; single-end configuration available on request.
What encoder types can be mounted on the NRV-E040 tail shaft?
Any standard keyed rotary encoder with the matching bore diameter can be mounted on the NRV-E040 tail shaft: incremental (5V–24V, 100–10,000 PPR), SSI absolute, or resolver-type. Confirm the encoder bore size and keyway before ordering. The tail shaft key dimensions match the catalogue DZ shaft specification for NMRV-E040.
Can the NRV-E040 be used for closed-loop speed control in a chain-driven system?
Yes. The NRV-E040 is the ideal solution for chain-driven systems requiring closed-loop speed feedback. The chain drives the solid input shaft; the main output drives the load; and the tail shaft mounts an encoder that feeds speed/position data back to the controller. This eliminates the need for a separate encoder mounting bracket or a second independent encoder drive arrangement.
⭐ Customer Reviews
★★★★★
“Our feed-mill conveyor uses NRV-E040 units chain-driven from a central shaft. The tail-shaft encoders provide each station’s speed to our supervisory controller, enabling automatic load balancing across the conveyor network.”
Wayne F. — Mill Manager, Stock Feed Producer 🇦🇺 Australia (QLD)
★★★★★
“The NRV-E040 drives our batch-feed conveyor via chain and the tail shaft mounts a tachogenerator for our SCADA integration. The combined chain-input and encoder-output design was exactly what our control engineer needed.”
Rosa K. — Engineering Manager, Food Ingredients 🇳🇿 New Zealand
★★★★☆
“We used six NRV-E040 units on our inclined conveyor chain drives. The tail-shaft pulse counters feed our warehouse management system with real-time belt motion confirmation and the self-locking at ratio 40 prevents backdriving on power loss.”
Jan P. — Maintenance Engineer, Packaging Warehouse 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
⚙ Accessories & Compatible Products
⚡ IEC Motors (B5/B14)
Standard AC motors with matching IEC flange. VFD inverter-duty versions available for variable-speed control.
🔗 Output Shaft Kits
Single solid (DZ), double-ended (SZ), output flange (F), hollow flange (FL) — all H7/h6 tolerance with standard keyways.
🔨 Torque Arms & Brackets
Steel torque reaction arms for shaft-mount configurations; foot-mounting plates for B3/B6 orientations.
🔒 Seal & Breather Kits
Replacement lip-seal kits, vented breather plugs, and magnetic drain plugs for extended service intervals.
Order the EP-NRV-E040
Our engineers will confirm the input shaft key dimensions, ratio, and encoder specification for your chain-driven closed-loop application.
The EP-NRV-E040 aluminium worm gearbox combines a solid shaft input (no IEC flange) with an additional worm-direction tail output shaft. Centre distance 040 mm, ratios 5 to 100, input power up to 0.55 kW, max output torque 3,118 N·m. The tail shaft enables simultaneous encoder feedback, safety interlock monitoring, or auxiliary drive — the ideal instrumented shaft-input worm gearbox for chain-driven closed-loop agricultural, industrial, and mining drive systems.
