EP-SSVF30 Stainless Steel Worm Gear Reducer

EP-SSVF30 stainless steel VF worm gear reducer — 304 precision-cast housing, electropolished, 12-2 tin-bronze worm wheel, H1 food-grade synthetic oil. Ratios 7.5–100:1. Smallest VF-series stainless reducer; fractional-horsepower (0.04–0.09 kW); 48–56 frame motors; size-30 hollow-flange output. VF face-mount design. CE & ISO 9001. Ideal for food, pharma & chemical hygienic face-mount drives.

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EP-SSVF30 — Stainless Steel VF Worm Gear Reducer Overview

Miniature hygienic drive stations in laboratory instruments, micro-conveyors, and small pharmaceutical packaging machines rarely justify the cost of a full size-40 reducer — yet they cannot tolerate the corrosion risk of aluminium housings in wet or sanitised environments. The EP-SSVF30 Stainless Steel VF Worm Gear Reducer bridges this gap: a size-30, 304 stainless steel, face-mount hollow-flange worm reducer designed around the VF layout used in compact right-angle drives. As the smallest model in the SSVF series, the SSVF30 targets fractional-horsepower applications (0.04–0.09 kW) with 48–56 IEC motor frames, delivering ratios from 7.5 to 100:1 in a housing width of approximately 60 mm. Its compact face-mount output flange enables tight integration into machine frames where flange-coupled reducers offer significant space advantages over foot-mounted alternatives.

EP-SSVF30 stainless steel VF worm gear reducer
EP-SSVF30 SSVF stainless worm reducer side view

Technical Specifications — EP-SSVF30

(Dimension drawing shown is representative; contact us for SSVF30-specific drawing.)

EP-SSVF30 SSVF stainless worm reducer dimension drawing

Motor Flange Mounting Dimensions

PAM-IEC N(H8) M P b1 t1 N(FB) 7.5–60 N(FB) 80–100 D(H7) b t
56B5 80 100 120 3 10.4 11/11/11/11/11/11/11 14 5 16.3
56B14 60 75 90 3 10.4 11/11/11/11/11/11/11 14 5 16.3
48B5 63 80 100 2 7.0 9/9/9/9 11 4 12.5

* Non-standard product, order on request.

304 SS Output Shaft Dimensions

EP-SSVF30 304 stainless steel output shafts SSVF series

d (mm) B B1 G1 L L1 f (thread) b1 t1
Ø14 mm 30 33 55 105 135 M5×12 5 16.3

304 SS Torque Arm Dimensions

EP-SSVF30 SSVF 304 stainless torque arm

K1 (mm) G (mm) KG (mm) KH (mm) R (mm) B (mm)
80 12 24 8 14 3

Output Flange Dimensions (..F Option)

EP-SSVF30 SSVF series 304 stainless output flange dimension

α1 KA (mm) KB (mm) KC (mm) KD (mm) KM (mm) KN (mm) KO (qty) KP (mm) KQ (mm)
45° 52 6 3 22 60 50 8 90 78

Core Features & Benefits

Smallest SSVF Model — ~60 mm Face Width for Tight Machine Integration

At approximately 60 mm housing face width, the SSVF30 fits inside machine cabinets and robot arms where no larger stainless reducer can be accommodated, opening up hygienic-grade stainless drives to ultra-compact machine designs.

VF Face-Mount Flange Output — No Shaft Coupling Required

The VF hollow-flange output mounts the reducer directly onto a mating driven-machine flange face, eliminating the coupling, coupling guard, and shaft-alignment procedure required by conventional solid-shaft reducers.

304 Stainless Housing — Electrolytically Polished All Faces

All six external faces of the SSVF30 housing are precision-machined and electrolytically polished to Ra ≤ 0.8 µm, ensuring no bacteria-harbouring crevices and full compatibility with CIP and IPA wipe-down cleaning.

12-2 Tin-Bronze Worm Wheel — Silent Worm Mesh Below 65 dB(A)

The 12-2 tin-bronze wheel and hardened steel worm shaft produce a quiet, smooth mesh — particularly important in laboratory and medical environments where noise must be minimised.

48 & 56 IEC Motor Frames — Fractional-Horsepower Compatibility

The SSVF30 accepts 56B5, 56B14, 48B5, and 48B14 adapters, covering the fractional-horsepower (0.04–0.09 kW) motor range not serviced by larger SSVF models, enabling a fully stainless miniature motorised drive.

VF stainless worm gear precision machining
304 stainless worm shaft tin bronze wheel SSVF

Industry Applications & Typical Use Cases

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Laboratory & Analytical Instruments

Precision sample-handling robots, auto-samplers, and fraction collectors in analytical chemistry labs specify the SSVF30 for its sub-miniature envelope, corrosion-safe 304 housing, and repeatable low-speed performance.

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Medical Device Manufacturing

Syringe-filling machines, pump drives, and valve actuators in medical device assembly require the smallest possible stainless gearbox footprint. The SSVF30’s face-mount flange mounts flush inside the machine frame.

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Micro Dosing & Dispensing Systems

Peristaltic pump gearboxes and micro-dispenser drives in food-supplement and cosmetic manufacturing use the SSVF30 for its 7.5–100:1 ratio range and inherent self-locking at ratios ≥ 30:1.

Hygienic Sensor & Valve Actuators

Automated sampling valves and sensor-positioning drives in clean-process piping systems require corrosion-resistant gear drives. The SSVF30’s electropolished surface is compatible with CIP and SIP protocols.

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Miniature Conveyor & Feeder Drives

Vibrating bowl-feeder drives and small belt conveyors in electronics assembly and pharmaceutical tablet inspection use the SSVF30 for its minimal footprint and noise-controlled worm mesh.

Selection Guide, FAQ & Customer Reviews

How to Select the Right SSVF Model

1. Define required output torque (Nm) and output speed (rpm) from your process requirements. 2. Calculate ratio = motor speed ÷ output speed. 3. Match motor frame to available PAM-IEC adapters for EP-SSVF30. 4. Check VF flange compatibility — confirm your driven-machine flange accepts the SSVF30 output-flange PCD (KP=90 mm, 8 bolt holes). 5. Specify accessories — 304 SS output shaft (DS/SS), torque arm, or ..F flange option as needed.

Certifications & Quality Standards

CE Marking
ISO 9001
H1 Food-Grade Oil
EHEDG Compatible
FDA 21 CFR 177

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

▼ What is the SSVF30 and how does it differ from the SSRV030?
The SSVF30 uses the VF (hollow-flange) architecture where the output coupling is a hollow face-mount flange, not a solid protruding shaft. This VF design is inherently more compact than the SSRV (RV-body) for direct-flange installation. The SSRV series uses foot-mount or torque-arm mounting; the SSVF mounts directly to a driven-machine flange face.
▼ What gear ratios are available for the EP-SSVF30?
Standard ratios are 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, and 100:1, identical to the rest of the SSVF/SSRV series. Custom intermediate ratios are available on request — provide your required output speed, input power, and duty cycle for a custom quotation.
▼ Is the SSVF30 suitable for continuous duty (S1) operation?
At low ratios (7.5–20:1) with fractional-horsepower motors, S1 thermal performance is satisfactory for most compact-drive applications. At high ratios (60–100:1) thermal losses increase significantly; verify using the selection table, and consider intermittent duty (S3) cycles if S1 temperature limits are exceeded.
▼ How is the SSVF30 mounted in a machine frame?
The SSVF30 VF output flange face-mounts to a mating pilot bore in the machine frame using the output-flange bolt circle (KP/KQ PCD, KO bolt positions). The motor attaches to the input PAM-IEC adapter. No foot-mount bracket is needed. For cantilever-motor configurations, a torque-arm accessory is available.
▼ Can I use the SSVF30 in a vertical shaft-up orientation?
Yes. The VF hollow-flange design supports four installation orientations: horizontal, vertical shaft-up, vertical shaft-down, and wall mount. In vertical orientations, confirm the oil-level plug is repositioned to the new topmost face to maintain correct oil bath depth.
▼ What surface finish standard does the SSVF30 meet?
The electrolytically polished 304 stainless housing achieves Ra ≤ 0.8 µm on all external faces, meeting the 3-A Sanitary Standard 78-03 surface criterion of ≤ 0.8 µm average roughness for product-contact surfaces, and is compatible with EHEDG hygienic-design guidelines.

⭐ Customer Reviews

★★★★★

“We specified the SSVF30 inside our auto-sampler gearbox enclosure. The 60 mm face width was the only stainless option that fit. Six months of daily IPA wipe-down — zero corrosion. The smooth worm drive noise is barely detectable in our quiet lab environment.”

Dr. Emma Clarke — BioLab Instruments Pty
Australia 🇦🇺

★★★★★

“Used on valve actuators in an ISO Class 5 cleanroom. Electropolished surface passed our particle-emission audit. Compact VF flange mount simplified our machine frame design significantly. Very impressed with the build quality for such a small unit.”

Klaus Weber — Reinraumtechnik GmbH
Germany 🇩🇪

★★★★☆

“Installed on micro-dispensing pump drives in our nutraceutical line. Self-locking at ratio 40:1 eliminates the need for a separate motor brake. Good torque consistency. Would appreciate more documentation on S1 thermal limits for this size.”

Anika Sharma — Precision Automation Pvt Ltd
India 🇮🇳

🔗 Related Products & Accessories

⚙ Compatible IEC Motors (Stainless)

Stainless B5/B14 IEC motors in frames 56–48. Direct face-mount to EP-SSVF30 input flange.

🔧 304 SS Output Shafts (DS & SS)304 stainless SSVF output shafts

Ø14 mm 304 SS DS and SS output shafts. L=105 mm.

🔧 304 SS Torque Arm304 stainless SSVF torque arm

304 SS torque arm for shaft-mount. K1=80 mm.

▶ Output Flange (..F Option)

304 SS output flange for direct vessel coupling. KP=90 mm PCD, 8 bolt positions.

🏭 Manufacturing & Quality

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