SPRINGVILLE, NY, July 21, 2025 – Winsmith (https://www.winsmith.com/), manufacturer of custom, highly-engineered gearing solutions, has announced the launch a new line of Aluminum Speed Reducers available in round and square worm gear housing.
Winsmith Aluminum Round Speed Reducers (ALRN) and Aluminum Square Speed Reducers (ALSQ) are dimensionally interchangeable with global manufacturers of right-angle worm gearboxes. These new single-piece aluminum housing gearboxes are built to order and can be assembled with various accessory options. Winsmith can ship these new products within 1-3 days from our Asheville, NC gearing facility.
“The modular design of our Winsmith Aluminum Speed Reducers allows for precise assembly and quick delivery,” explained Crad Winkelvoss, Winsmith vice president/general manager. “These gearboxes are designed for machine builders who need optimized drives with regard to space, noise, torque and weight considerations.”
The new Winsmith product offering is summarized in the table below.
| ALRN | ALSQ | |
| Available Sizes | 5 | 3 |
| Ratio Ranges | 5:1 to 102:1 | 7:1 to 102:1 |
| Input Power | 1/8 to 5 (hp) | 1/4 to 2 (hp) |
| Output Torque | 177 to 2921 (lbf-in) | 416 to 1416 (lbf-in) |
Available gearbox accessories include mounting feet, output flanges, single (solid) output shafts and reaction (torque) arms.
Winsmith high-efficiency, right-angle gearing benefits include:
- Gearing that reduces energy losses due to optimized gearing geometry along with a precision ground and casehardened worm.
- Our robust, compact, lightweight design minimizes space and weight along with increasing life expectancy of supporting elements compared to cast iron products.
- Aluminum housing provides corrosion resistance and eliminates the risk of paint chips breaking off.
More product details and resources can be found on our -website product pages (ALRN and ALSQ). Products are available to order now. Contact your local Winsmith sales representative for more information.
Founded in 1901, Winsmith has built gearing solutions with a reputation for high quality, reliability and first-class customer service.
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About Winsmith
Founded in 1901, Winsmith (www.winsmith.com) produces custom reliable, high-quality solutions with millions of product configurations at US facilities in Springville, NY, Flowery Branch, GA and Asheville, NC. Winsmith designs and creates gearboxes to exceed the highest industry standards with our exceptional team of engineers, technicians and experts who drive our mission to deliver gearing solutions. Winsmith is a business of HBD Industries, Inc.
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