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Reductor corona sin fin

English translation: Worm gear reducer; worm gear set

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Spanish term or phrase:Reductor corona sin fin
English translation:Worm gear reducer; worm gear set
Entered by: Gene Selkov

19:23 Jun 23, 2010
Spanish to English translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering
Spanish term or phrase: Reductor corona sin fin
I am struggling with "Reductor corona sin fin" It is from a manual describing a train cleaning system.
I thought that in thise "sin fin" might refer to a band/beld but I am not sure where the "crown" parts fits in.

Thanks
Nicola Holmes
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:48
corona de tornillo sin fin
Explanation:
"sin fin" refers to the fact that the gear's only tooth is endless -- it is a worm gear. "Corona" is the worm gear rim.
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Gene Selkov
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:48
Grading comment
Thanks - the client was happy with this.
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5 +1corona de tornillo sin fin
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corona de tornillo sin fin


Explanation:
"sin fin" refers to the fact that the gear's only tooth is endless -- it is a worm gear. "Corona" is the worm gear rim.


    Reference: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reductores_de_velocidad#Reducto...
Gene Selkov
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:48
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
Thanks - the client was happy with this.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  cranesfreak: agree. Reductor corona sin fin=worm gear set (reduction box) . see http://www.amsoil.net/news/gearoil_3_06.aspx
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