WP worm drives · complete transmission scopeJIE: a WP replacement needs the shaft arrangement as well as the ratio
JIE's WP worm-drive page presents WPA, WPS, WPO, WPX and WPW arrangements. They share published family ranges, but their arrangement drawings remain separate. For a packaging line or other compact machine, choosing the correct input and output geometry is the first step toward a usable replacement.
The WP overview describes a range, not one interchangeable unit
The official WP page lists the same family envelopes against several arrangements. The values below must be resolved to the selected size and ratio.
| Published family item | Official scope | Required next step |
|---|---|---|
| Arrangement names | WPA / WPS / WPO / WPX / WPW | Choose the actual shaft layout using its drawing. |
| Size designations | 40–250 | Match center height, mounting and shaft fits. |
| Ratio range | 10–60 | Specify the required operating ratio and output speed. |
| Input power / output torque | 0.12–33.2 kW / 6–6,050 Nm | Obtain the matching size, ratio and duty row; do not combine the endpoints. |
For an installed machine, photograph and measure the connection
Output connection
Record shaft direction, diameter, keyway, usable length and the connection to the driven mechanism. Include pulley or sprocket diameter and overhang. A fitting shaft does not by itself establish the allowable bearing load.
Mounting envelope
Provide foot-hole or flange dimensions, shaft center height and service clearances. Include adjacent guards and motor access in the survey. Ask for the exact WP arrangement drawing before changing the base or coupling.
Actual operating duty
State the machine's running hours, input speed range, reversals and loaded starts. For a compact worm-drive installation, include ambient temperature and ventilation so the supplier can check thermal behavior at the operating point.
Use the product family names to define the quotation boundary
JIE's navigation separately lists JRT geared motors, JRH industrial gearboxes, JRP planetary units and JRST/WP worm drives. If a replacement proposal changes architecture, request a comparison at the same machine output speed and load, together with the proposed arrangement drawing. A different series may require a different mounting solution even when its ratio is familiar.
The WP page also contains modular interface descriptions under JRW wording. Keep those descriptions distinct from the WPA/WPS/WPO/WPX/WPW rows. An IEC, NEMA, servo or hollow-shaft option mentioned in adjacent text should be confirmed for the exact assembly in the order; it is not automatically included with every WP unit.
For a lifting or load-holding machine, specify the brake and protective system separately. Do not assume a worm reducer provides a dependable safety brake merely because backdriving resistance may be high. Ask for the complete machine duty review and applicable stopping or holding requirements.
Published WP family reference
Ask for a drawing-and-duty match
A complete replacement brief reduces the chance of receiving a mechanically incompatible unit.
Save this manufacturer first to include it in your sourcing request.- Installed model and nameplate, shaft-layout photographs and the machine's function.
- Foot/flange dimensions, shaft center height, shaft/key fits and available mounting envelope.
- Ratio and input/output speeds, continuous load, reversals, loaded starts and external shaft forces.
- Motor and adapter scope, ventilation, ambient temperature, lubrication orientation and access.
- Quantity and a request for the full WP arrangement code, rating basis, assembly drawing and included accessories.
Sources & review
WP range entries and adjacent product labels are manufacturer-published. The standards listing supports the company name within its stated scope. Replacement and safety questions are editorial procurement guidance.
Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- JIE · Official WP worm-drive overview ↗Arrangement names, family ranges and separation from adjacent JRW interface descriptions.
- National standards platform · Drafting-organizations record ↗Names 杭州杰牌传动科技有限公司; participation does not certify a quoted reducer.
