When used with worm gears, Boston Gear worms provide an effective answer for power transmission applications requiring high ratio speed reduction in a limited space using right angle (90°), non-intersecting shafts. Manufactured from acetal, nylon, and hardened and unhardened steel, they offer the smoothest, quietest form of gearing when properly applied. Because the efficiency of a worm gear drive depends on the lead angle and number of starts on the worm, it important to keep the ratio as low as possible. It is equally important that worms and worm gears used together must have the same diametrical pitch and threads.Product FamilyWormsDiametrical Pitch12Bore Size0.500Product DescriptionWorm, 12 DP, 14.5 PA, 1. PD, RH, Steel/HardenedAltra Master No.30217375Straight Spiral ToothSpiral ToothMaterialSteel, Hard-G & P ThreadMating Gear12 DP, Single ThreadUPC781711130063HandRight HandFamily Id30,064Weight0.251Face (Thread Length)1.625KWY/Setscrew/Other.125" Keyway OnlyPitch Diameter1.000Outside Diameter1.170Hub Diameter0.000Unit Of MeasureEnglish