Worm Wheel Tooth Wear and Pitting
Winsmith worm wheels are cast bronze or ductile iron, designed to engage with hardened steel worms under load. When lubrication breaks down or contamination enters the housing, worm wheel teeth develop progressive scoring, microspalling, and eventual tooth face fracture. This is especially common in Series 900 units operating in dusty or high-moisture environments. Wear accelerates exponentially once pitting initiates, often leading to catastrophic failure within weeks if not addressed.