Double Reduction Gear Box

Greaves Double Reduction Speed Reducers are two stage worm reduction units. A specially designed primary worm reduction unit is integrally mounted on a standard single reduction Greaves worm reducer which forms the second stage. The composite units provide the most compact and rigid arrangement for large reduction of speed necessary for slow moving machinery. A wide range of ratios upto 4900:1 is available.

The wormshafts are made of high quality case hardening steeL accurately generated, ground and superfinished. The wormwheels comprise of phosphor bronze centrifugally cast rims of substantial sections welded to rigid centres. Considerable flexibility of shaft layout is permissible with all types of Double Reduction units. The dimension drawing for each series shows the different shaft handing arrangements and the appropriate reference should always be quoted when ordering.