What is the use of worm gears?



What is the use of worm gears?..

Answer / Saurabh Gupta

Worm gears are used for applications requiring large gear ratio changes, high torque, or compact designs. They consist of a cylindrical screw-like tooth called the worm meshing with a wheel-shaped gear called the worm gear or worm wheel.

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