EP-SSVF40 Stainless Steel Worm Gear Reducer

EP-SSVF40 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. Size-40 VF stainless reducer; B5/B14 flange face-mount design; hollow-flange output; 63–71 IEC frame. VF face-mount design. CE & ISO 9001. Ideal for food, pharma & chemical hygienic face-mount drives.

Description

EP-SSVF40 — Stainless Steel VF Worm Gear Reducer Overview

Machine designers who specify VF-style hollow-flange worm reducers for direct face-mount integration — eliminating shaft couplings and alignment procedures — need those same benefits in stainless steel for hygienic environments. The EP-SSVF40 Stainless Steel VF Worm Gear Reducer delivers the VF hollow-flange output in a 304 precision-cast, electropolished housing designed around the size-40 centre distance. As the entry-level full-size SSVF model, the SSVF40 accepts 63B5, 63B14, 71B5, and 71B14 IEC motor flanges, covering 0.06–0.18 kW applications. Its 64 mm housing face width and Ø75 mm input-flange bore make it the standard selection for compact food-line conveyors, small agitators in pharmaceutical vessels, and light-duty CIP-washdown machine drives where a face-mount stainless reducer is specified.

EP-SSVF40 stainless steel VF worm gear reducer
EP-SSVF40 SSVF stainless worm reducer side view

Technical Specifications — EP-SSVF40

EP-SSVF40 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
71B5 110 130 160 5 16.3 14/14/14/14/14/14/14 18 6 20.5
71B14 70 85 105 5 16.3 14/14/14/14/14/14/14 18 6 20.5
63B5 95 115 140 4 12.8 11/11/11/11/11/11/11 11/11/11/11 18 6 20.5
63B14 60 75 90 4 12.8 11/11/11/11/11/11/11 11/11/11/11 18 6 20.5

* Non-standard product, order on request.

304 SS Output Shaft Dimensions

EP-SSVF40 304 stainless steel output shafts SSVF series

d (mm) B B1 G1 L L1 f (thread) b1 t1
Ø18 mm 40 43 78 128 164 M6×17 6 20.5

304 SS Torque Arm Dimensions

EP-SSVF40 SSVF 304 stainless torque arm

K1 (mm) G (mm) KG (mm) KH (mm) R (mm) B (mm)
100 14 31.5 10 18 4

Output Flange Dimensions (..F Option)

EP-SSVF40 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° 67 7 4 31.5 75 60 9 110 95

Core Features & Benefits

VF Hollow-Flange Output — Direct Face-Mount, Zero Coupling

The SSVF40’s hollow-flange output (Ø91 mm bore, Ø69 mm output flange pilot) mounts directly to a mating driven-machine flange, eliminating shaft coupling, coupling guard, and the misalignment-induced wear that couplings introduce over time.

304 Stainless Input & Output Flanges — Full Material Consistency

Both the input PAM-IEC adapter and the hollow output flange are manufactured from 304 stainless steel, ensuring no galvanic corrosion risk at either interface in wet or chemically aggressive environments.

Compact 64 mm Face Width — Integrates Where RV-Body Gearboxes Cannot

The VF body architecture is inherently 15–20% shorter in the shaft-axis direction than an equivalent RV-body (SSRV040) for the same centre distance, enabling face-mount integration in machine-frame depths that would not accommodate a foot-mounted alternative.

Ratios 7.5–100:1 — Single Housing Size Covers Wide Speed Range

All 11 standard ratios (7.5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100:1) are available in the size-40 SSVF housing, eliminating the need to re-engineer the machine frame when changing speed ratios for different product variants.

H1 Food-Grade Synthetic Oil — Factory Filled

The SSVF40 is factory-filled with H1-registered food-grade fully synthetic ISO VG 150 worm gear oil, enabling direct compliance with food-safety requirements without an oil-change step before commissioning in food and pharmaceutical plants.

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

Industry Applications & Typical Use Cases

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Pharmaceutical Vessel Agitators

Small-batch pharmaceutical mixers and vessel agitators with direct face-mount motor connections specify the SSVF40 for its VF hollow flange, stainless construction, and 304 output shaft compatibility with GMP vessel connections.

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Cosmetics & Personal Care Lines

Filling machines and mixing heads in cosmetics and personal care manufacturing require hygienic drives with compact face-mount geometry. The SSVF40’s VF flange integrates directly into vessel head flanges.

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Confectionery Enrobing Drives

Chocolate enrobing belts and decorating drum drives in confectioneries benefit from the SSVF40’s ratio range (7.5–100:1), stainless housing, and silent worm mesh that prevents vibration-related chocolate bloom defects.

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Light-Duty Packaging Machinery

Blister-pack indexing, tablet-counter conveyors, and dose-dispensing carousels in pharmaceutical packaging lines use the SSVF40’s compact 64 mm footprint for integration in tight machine frames.

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Steam Sterilisation Drive Systems

Autoclave loading drives and SIP-validated vessel agitators in bioprocess applications require drives that withstand steam sterilisation cycles. The SSVF40’s 304 housing tolerates 134°C steam exposure in short SIP cycles.

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-SSVF40. 4. Check VF flange compatibility — confirm your driven-machine flange accepts the SSVF40 output-flange PCD (KP=110 mm, 9 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 VF design and how does it differ from RV-body reducers?
VF (Vis-Femelle, or hollow-female-shaft flange) design positions the output as a hollow face-mount flange rather than a solid protruding shaft. The motor and driven machine are both face-mounted to opposite sides of the gearbox body. This eliminates shaft couplings and enables the gearbox to be integrated flush within machine frames, reducing the total drive station depth by 15–25% compared with RV-body alternatives.
▼ What is the output shaft bore diameter of the SSVF40?
The SSVF40 VF output bore is Ø91 mm (input bore) and the output face-flange pilot diameter is Ø68–69 mm. These dimensions are sized for standard VF40 driven-machine flanges. For exact output flange bolt-circle dimensions (KP, KQ, KM, KA etc.) refer to the SSVF..F Output Flange Dimension table in the catalogue.
▼ Does the EP-SSVF40 require a torque arm for face-mount installation?
No. In standard face-mount installation, the SSVF40 is rigidly bolted between the motor and the driven-machine flange — no torque arm or additional support is needed. A torque arm (K1=100 mm, 304 SS) is available as an accessory for alternative cantilever-mount configurations where only one end is flanged.
▼ Can the SSVF40 replace an aluminium VF40 gearbox directly?
Yes. The EP-SSVF40 shares the same input-flange bolt circles, output-flange PCD, and mounting dimensions as the standard VF40 aluminium series. Material and oil specifications are the only differences — the housing is 304 SS instead of A380 aluminium, and the oil is H1 food-grade synthetic instead of mineral oil.
▼ What is the noise level of the SSVF40?
The SSVF40 worm gear mesh produces less than 68 dB(A) at rated speed and load, measured at 1 metre distance. The VF hollow-flange design contributes additional damping by rigidly coupling both machine ends, reducing the structural-borne noise that can amplify in foot-mounted configurations.
▼ Is CE marking available for the EP-SSVF40?
Yes. The EP-SSVF40 carries CE marking under EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. A Declaration of Conformity is available for inclusion in machine CE technical files. Dimensional drawings, material certificates, and test reports are provided on request for machine builder qualification.

⭐ Customer Reviews

★★★★★

“Installed SSVF40 on our GMP vessel agitators. The VF hollow-flange mounts directly to our vessel head — no coupling, no alignment issues. The electropolished surface passed our FDA audit without comment. We’ve standardised this as our preferred hygienic drive.”

Sarah Mitchell — Pharmaceutical Equipment Pty Ltd
Australia 🇦🇺

★★★★★

“Fitted on our filling machine mixer drives. The VF face-mount design saved significant space compared with the foot-mounted SSRV units we had previously. Ratio 40:1 gives us exactly the agitation speed we need. Very satisfied with the build quality.”

Marco Bianchi — Cosmetici Industriali Srl
Italy 🇮🇹

★★★★☆

“SSVF40 on our tablet counting conveyor drives. Compact, quiet, stainless — exactly the specification our machine required. The H1 oil pre-fill was a helpful time-saver during commissioning. Would like longer output shaft extension option in future.”

Yuki Tanaka — Seimitsu Kikai K.K.
Japan 🇯🇵

🔗 Related Products & Accessories

⚙ Compatible IEC Motors (Stainless)

Stainless B5/B14 IEC motors in frames 71–63B. Direct face-mount to EP-SSVF40 input flange.

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

Ø18 mm 304 SS DS and SS output shafts. L=128 mm.

🔧 304 SS Torque Arm304 stainless SSVF torque arm

304 SS torque arm for shaft-mount. K1=100 mm.

▶ Output Flange (..F Option)

304 SS output flange for direct vessel coupling. KP=110 mm PCD, 9 bolt positions.

🏭 Manufacturing & Quality

Ever-power stainless worm reducer factory
Ever-power SSVF precision machining facility
Ever-power stainless gearbox quality control

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