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Drive technology | For the Industry 4.0 environment
Drive technology today no longer only includes individual components such as gearbox, motor, clutch. Rather, they merge here in the sign of Drive technology 4.0 or Industrial 4.0 increasingly the technical disciplines. Due to the growing integration, networking and autonomy of modern drives and machines, their reliability and efficiency are the focus of the developers. Find out about individual drive elements, gears, clutches, brakes, linear drives, motors, converters and entire drive solutions for power transmission in Powertrain a machine or system.
Drive technology 2024 – The most important things in brief
Drive technology plays an important role in mechanical and plant engineering in the context of factory automation in the spirit of Industry 4.0 Preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance or condition monitoring are integrated into countless mechanical and electrical applications. Sensors, encoder and communication technology have found their way into engines, transmissions, Rolling and even clutch or brake.
Modern drive systems are characterized by increased efficiency, precision and reliability. A significant trend is the integration of IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and KI (Artificial intelligence), which also enable predictive maintenance and optimized operating processes. The use of direct drives and linear motors is increasing because they offer higher dynamics and positioning accuracy.
On the other hand, energy-efficient solutions such as synchronous reluctance machines and advanced frequency converters are gaining importance to withstand the pressure for sustainability. A user-friendly interface and intuitive software tools make setup and operation easier. This often includes graphical user interfaces, Mobile Apps and web-based management systems. Space reductions follow the trend towards miniaturization.
An overview of the following new developments shows how all these developments are reflected in the products:
Short-term power supply in polluted air
12.09.2024 | Michael Koch presents the scalable active energy management device Pxt TX as a short-term uninterruptible power supply for electric drives. It is particularly suitable for the textile and wood processing industries. The closed housing protects against suspended particles in the air. In addition, the passive heat dissipation offers little chance of them settling in the device.
Electric lifting cylinder with smart control
11.09.2024/XNUMX/XNUMX | Electric lifting cylinders are increasingly replacing pneumatic and hydraulic systems in work machines. They are powerful even under the toughest operating conditions and save time and money. With its extensive range of electric lifting cylinders, Rodriguez covers almost all performance classes.
High-performance, extremely compact frameless motors
08.08.2024 | Koco Motion now offers frameless motors in various performance classes. The low-noise motors are highly efficient, durable and very reliable. Such a frameless motor requires little installation space due to the direct integration and the hollow shaft concept. Support with the design and integration is included.
BLDC motor spindle for brushing and deburring
06.08..2024 | With the BLDC motor spindle, MD Drucklufttechnik is presenting an electric drive for use in a compressed air technology domain for the first time. The first users are likely to include manufacturers who previously had no or no suitable compressors for brushing and deburring. Starting with the new electric drives also makes economic sense for smaller brushing and deburring applications.
Synchronous reluctance machine for higher IE classes
13.06.2024 | A current research project by BEN Buchele shows the potential of synchronous reluctance machines. The company is developing a synchronous reluctance machine for an automobile test bench that is intended to increase the blow-out speed of a cross-flow air blower from 160 km/h to 180 km/h without changing the size of the motor.
IE5 synchronous reluctance or permanent magnet motors
May 21.05.2024, 70 | Highly efficient electric motors are essential for the economical and sustainable operation of industrial plants, as they account for around XNUMX% of the electricity consumption in typical industrial plants. Siemens is therefore expanding its range of Simotics asynchronous motors.
ABB and CERN identify energy saving potential
May 19.05.2024, 2022 | Through a strategic research partnership, the European particle physics laboratory Cern and ABB have identified significant energy saving potential in the Geneva research center's cooling and ventilation systems. The study, carried out between 2023 and 800, included detailed energy efficiency audits that showed a savings potential of 17,4% across XNUMX engines.
Intelligent motor starters with 7 functions
May 19.05.2024, 9410 | The intelligent motor starter UG 7 from Dold's Ministart series offers up to 22,5 functions in a compact housing that is only 3 mm wide. The motor starter can be used to reliably achieve soft acceleration, soft deceleration and reversal. It also protects XNUMX-phase asynchronous motors from overloads. Whether for retrofitting or original equipment, the device can be used to save space.
Coating-free geared motors
May 18.05.2024, 2024 | At the Hannover Messe 2, SEW-Eurodrive presented its innovative ECOXNUMX geared motors, which are specifically designed for applications in closed and well-protected spaces. These drives do not require any painting or coating and therefore offer a sustainable and economical solution.
Shaft couplings for high-speed applications
May 13.05.2024, 2024 | Drive axles in high-speed use require reliable couplings: Mayr is presenting its new models for test bench technology at the Testing Expo XNUMX for overload protection and to compensate for shaft misalignment. Based on the Roba-DS steel disk clutch, the drive specialist is now presenting a weight-optimized series made of aluminum.
Nothing works without safe braking resistance
May 13.05.2024, XNUMX | Electric drives should rotate dynamically and with high precision at the right speed in a specific direction. The energy flow or energy balance must be adapted to changing speeds. The article describes the options for individually optimizing the energy balance of a system with Michael Koch's safe braking resistor.
Rigid couplings with metric-inch bore combination
May 08.05.2024, XNUMX | Ruland is expanding its product line of metric-inch couplings to include rigid couplings. This offers users a larger selection of couplings available as standard. The standard series with metric-inch bore combinations includes seven types of motion control couplings and shaft joints.
Tailor-made brakes for autonomous forklifts
April 24.04.2024, 18 | Kendrion Intorq, together with Bastian Solutions, has developed an innovative braking technology for the newly developed autonomous forklift Bastian Solutions CBXNUMX. The specialized spring-applied brake solution is characterized by precisely adjusted braking torques, which make a decisive contribution to the safety and efficiency of the vehicles.
Crown gear production improved
April 14.04.2024, 3967 | In the past, bevel gears had the edge due to their manufacturing advantages. Welter has now further developed its production processes for crown gears and can now produce them in quality 5 according to DIN 0. These gears are very flexible with axis angles from 150 to XNUMX degrees. They enable the pinion to be moved axially.
Servo update for improved safety communication
March 14.03.2024, 5 | The Melservo MR-JXNUMX servo motor from Mitsubishi Electric is now available with Fail Safe over Ethercat (FSoE). This motor enables seamless connectivity with EtherCAT compatible devices. This significantly improves interoperability, flexibility and convergence between different manufacturers.
Torque measuring shaft coupling
March 18.03.2024, XNUMX | Mayr Antriebstechnik presents smart clutches such as the new Roba-drive-checker steel multi-plate clutch, which can transmit more than just torque and compensate for shaft misalignment. Rather, they offer users the opportunity to get to know their processes in detail and to constantly monitor their status.
Extremely fast heavy-duty ball screw drive
Mar 06.03.2024, 100 | Thomson Industries has expanded its range of ballscrews for heavy-duty applications with a high-speed option. With an exceptionally high pitch of 50 mm and a diameter of 202,4 mm, it supports high travel speeds with a dynamic load capacity of up to XNUMX kN.
Rectifier optimizes energy supply quality
05.03.2024/XNUMX/XNUMX | The SimΩn rectifier from Condensator Dominit sets new standards in the quality of energy supply. As an active, modular rectifier, SimΩn uses advanced and low-loss semiconductor technology based on silicon carbide. This innovative technology makes it possible, among other things, to dampen the energy supply networks on a broadband basis.
Certified servo controller with Profisafe interface
04.03.2024/2/2050 | Wittenstein is presenting the innovative servo controller “Cyber Simco drive 2100” at Logimat in Stuttgart. This safety-certified servo controller with Profisafe interface is available in the performance variants SIMXNUMX and SIMXNUMX with an integrated safety card.
Modular frequency converter for all types of motors
22.02.2024/XNUMX/XNUMX | The modular Inveor concept of Kostal's frequency converters allows all types of motors to be controlled without sensors. You can combine motors or gearboxes with this frequency inverter, regardless of manufacturer. You can also save costs in the long term because the Inveor controls all types of engines with maximum efficiency.
Four applications to save braking energy
21.02.2024/XNUMX/XNUMX | We will introduce you to four interesting applications in which Michael Koch's active energy management systems are successfully used. What they all have in common is that the devices for saving braking energy result in savings in the total cost of ownership (TCO).
Backup power solution with inverter and battery
18.02.2024/48/XNUMX | Solaredge presents a three-phase backup solution to guarantee homes an uninterrupted power supply during power outages. This is based on the three-phase Home Hub inverter and the XNUMX V Home battery. The backup power solution was developed to meet the increasing interest in self-sufficiency and independence of the grid.
Servo drives for precision applications
24.01.2024/1/4 | With Automation4 XAXNUMX and iXAXNUMX, Aerotech presents two cost-effective digital PWM drives. The slim single and multi-axis servo motors are designed for installation in control cabinets. They have a full motion controller with I/O expansion options. The two versions will be followed by a four-axle version later this year.
Drive technology from B to U
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Gearbox | The torque and speed converters
Gearboxes enable the precise transmission of torque and speed. There are now many different types, all of which must have one thing in common to make the drive train competitive in Industry 4.0 systems: efficiency, sustainability and intelligence. Get insights into Engineering the future and provide further comprehensive knowledge on the topic.
Coupling in mechanical engineering | New products, manufacturers, types
Discover the diversity of couplings in mechanical engineering: From switchable up to non-switchable Each coupling offers specific functions for precise drive systems. Learn more about the key role of the shaft coupling in modern mechanical engineering and gain in-depth insights into the different coupling types and their areas of application.
Linear drive | Linear actuator, linear motor and systems
The linear actuator is a sub-area of Linear TechnologyFrom linear motors, linear axes, linear units, positioning and spindle drives to electric cylinders, pneumatic cylinders and hydraulic cylinders: these technologies move your automation and production systems straight and precisely. Discover the intricacies and potential of these types of drives in our comprehensive overview.
Engine | Industrial electric drives of the future
The operating conditions of the electric motors in the industry are very different. A drive in the mobile work machine must withstand the harsh environmental conditions, the gear motor in the Food industry has to meet strict requirements. The Industry 4.0 motor should be network-compatible. BLDC and DC motors meet global requirements with mass suitability. Energy efficiency and compactness are always the order of the day anyway.
Inverter | Power electronics for modern drives
Converters are electronic devices that change the properties of electrical energy. Frequency converters, DC converters, inverters, switch cabinetconverter etc. in particular voltage, type of current and frequency of the current to the control of e.g. B. Electricmotors
Applications and Industries
Drive technology manufacturer know-how
Igus offers lubrication-free and low-maintenance solutions for drive technology, including robot gears, Drygear wave gears and gear systems for delta robots. These gears are characterized by high precision and durability. In addition, Igus offers lubrication-free Drylin linear axes that are driven by spindle, toothed belt or rack and include both manual and electric variants.
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koco Motion offers stepper motors and DC motors as well as linear actuators. These are available in 8 Nema sizes from Nema 6 to Nema 34 in various motor lengths and resulting feed forces. The linear actuators are precise, easy to control, cost-effective and space-saving. They are suitable for use in numerous applications that require precise positioning.
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The Chr. Mayr GmbH is a specialist for drive elements, including safety brakes, torque limiters and shaft couplings with safety clutches, electromagnetic clutches, slip clutches and clutch-brake combinations. The portfolio also includes condition monitoring systems for predictive maintenance.
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The Michael Koch GmbH is a partner for the recuperation of braking energy and safe braking resistors for electric drives. Operating as an independent, privately run company since 1997, the company focuses on the production of devices for active energy management and efficient braking resistors. Tailor-made solutions are offered, from pilot projects to series production.
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Minebea Mitsumi offers motor solutions for brushless direct current (BLDC) motors, which are known for their high efficiency, long service life and low maintenance. The Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motors offer extremely quiet and precise operation, low vibrations and a long service life. Tailor-made drive solutions complete the range.
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Mitsubishi Electric has a whole range of drive technology, including asynchronous, synchronous and servo motors as well as frequency converters, servo amplifiers and motion controllers. These products are ideal for industrial automation applications and Industry 4.0. Mitsubishi Electric also integrates predictive maintenance technologies that enable proactive maintenance.
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Orbit Drive Technology has precision couplings and drive components that are specially designed for a wide range of industrial requirements. The product range extends from compensating couplings and rigid couplings to clamping rings and safety couplings, including highly specialized options such as servo couplings and encoder couplings. The company from Wolfenbüttel offers tailor-made solutions even for extremely high torque requirements. Miniature couplings, angle gears and safety couplings for heavy-duty applications meet even specific needs.
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Schaeffler offers a wide range of drive solutions, including torque motors, linear motors, positioning systems and direct drives. The INA product line includes high-precision linear drives, linear axes, linear guides and spindle drives such as ball screws, which are used primarily in the automotive and manufacturing industries. With the acquisition of Ewellix, the portfolio was expanded to include actuators, lifting columns and roller screws.
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As an experienced partner in mechanical engineering Schmidt coupling compact and functional coupling systems that are tailor-made for a variety of industries. The know-how extends across numerous applications, from food to medical technology. The torsion-resistant couplings from the specialists from Wolfenbüttel are characterized by their compactness and high functionality, while their unique technical features offer practical advantages for the user. We work closely with customers to tailor coupling solutions precisely to their specific needs.
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Tsubaki offers an extensive range of drive elements for industry. The range includes high-quality roller chains, toothed chains, Couplings, slip hubs and conveyor chains. These drive elements are designed to ensure high performance and durability even in demanding environments. By combining advanced technologies and durable materials, Tsubaki actuators deliver efficient, low-maintenance solutions that support optimal uptime and reduced downtime in industrial facilities.
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