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Worm Geared Motors (NMRV)

Compact right-angle speed reducers with die-cast aluminium bodies, phosphor bronze gears, and self-locking safety

Worm Geared Motors (NMRV) — engineering concept

NMRV Worm Geared Speed Reducers

Worm geared motors are the world’s most popular solution for compact right-angle mechanical power transmission. Nairobi Power Engineers stocks the complete NMRV and NRV series worm gearboxes from size 025 up to size 150, supporting motor inputs from 0.06 kW to 15 kW.

Featuring lightweight die-cast aluminium alloy housings (sizes 025–090) or rugged cast iron (sizes 110–150), case-hardened alloy steel worm shafts, and centrifugally cast phosphor bronze (CuSn12Ni2) worm wheels, our NMRV reducers deliver smooth, silent torque multiplication and space-saving right-angle hollow shaft mounting.

Equipment & Range Highlights

Worm Geared Motors (NMRV) — engineering concept NMRV Series • Size 025 to 150
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NMRV Right-Angle Worm Speed Reducers

Universal mounting worm gearboxes with standard hollow output shafts, torque arms, output flanges, and single/double solid output shafts.

SizesNMRV 025, 030, 040, 050, 063, 075, 090, 110, 130, 150
Ratiosi = 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100:1
TorqueUp to 2,200 Nm
Worm Geared Motors (NMRV) — engineering concept Combined PC-NMRV • Ultra Slow Speed
Conceptual worm geared motors (nmrv) scene; exact specifications vary.

Pre-Stage Helical & Double-Worm Reducers

Combined PC helical pre-stage and double worm units achieving high reduction ratios up to i = 5000:1 for ultra-slow mixing and indexing drives.

Ratiosi = 100:1 up to 5000:1
Speeds0.3 RPM to 14 RPM
TorqueHigh Multiplication

NMRV Worm Gearbox Selection Reference

NMRV SizeMax Input Motor Power (kW)Max Output Torque (Nm)Hollow Shaft Bore Diameter (mm)
NMRV 0300.18 kW (0.25 HP)21 Nm14 mm Keyway
NMRV 0400.37 kW (0.50 HP)45 Nm18 mm Keyway
NMRV 0500.75 kW (1.0 HP)88 Nm25 mm Keyway
NMRV 0631.50 kW (2.0 HP)175 Nm25 mm / 28 mm Keyway
NMRV 0754.00 kW (5.5 HP)300 Nm28 mm / 35 mm Keyway
NMRV 0904.00 kW (5.5 HP)480 Nm35 mm Keyway
NMRV 1107.50 kW (10.0 HP)850 Nm42 mm Keyway
NMRV 1307.50 kW (10.0 HP)1,350 Nm45 mm Keyway
NMRV 15015.0 kW (20.0 HP)2,200 Nm50 mm Keyway

Engineering & Build Highlights

  • Right-angle 90° orientation saves critical space alongside machines and conveyor side frames
  • Hollow output shaft mounts directly onto the driven machine shaft with a simple torque arm, eliminating couplings
  • Irreversible self-locking capability (on ratios ≥ 40:1) prevents loads from rolling backward when power is switched off
  • Phosphor bronze worm wheel (CuSn12) offers low friction coefficient and superior wear resistance
  • Pre-filled with synthetic lubricant (PAG ISO VG 320) for maintenance-free lifetime lubrication
  • Universal cube design with threaded mounting holes on all six surfaces for flexible orientation

Target Applications & Sectors

Food packaging, bottling & sorting belt conveyorsRotary feeding valves & screw auger conveyorsBakery dough kneaders, mixers & commercial ovensCar wash conveyors & automated toll barrier gatesSolar tracking actuator drives & motorized solar louvresTextile machinery & printing press roller drives
On ratios i ≥ 40:1, the lead angle of the worm thread is smaller than the friction angle. This creates static self-locking, meaning the driven machine shaft cannot back-drive the motor, providing built-in mechanical holding without needing a brake motor.
Yes. NMRV gearboxes can be mounted in any orientation (B3, B6, B7, B8, V5, V6). For vertical mounting (V5/V6), ensure synthetic oil fill levels are adequate to lubricate the top bearing.

Order NMRV Worm Gearboxes

All sizes from NMRV 030 to 130 are in stock in Nairobi for same-day assembly and delivery.

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