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gearmotors provide precise and reliable power transmission, essential for a variety of applications. The current status of the development of this Engine-Transmission-Combination shows significant progress towards efficiency, compactness and sustainability. Find out more about the New Products, trends and discover interesting applications of the geared motor.
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- Geared motor 2024 – The most important things in brief
- Geared motor innovations
- Coating-free geared motors – efficient and sustainable
- Gear motor integrated IE5 + motor in spur gear
- Geared motors in energy efficiency class IE3
- Long-lasting geared motors ensure operation on the ski lift
- Bevel-helical geared motor for facade access to cheese grater
- Single-stage helical geared motors with high efficiency
- Brushless worm gear motor for continuous operation
- Slide-in gear motor in aluminum housing with integrated control
- Frequently Asked Questions
Geared motor 2024 – The most important things in brief
In recent years, the industry has also seen a clear trend towards more environmentally friendly solutions for geared motors. Manufacturers are increasingly relying on materials and design approaches that reduce energy consumption and ecological footprint minimize. For example, geared motors do not require painting, thus conserving resources and simplifying recycling processes.
Another significant trend of these special electric motors is the integration of advanced sensors and IoT technologies. These "smart" geared motors enable predictive maintenance and optimization of operations by continuously providing data about their condition and performance. This reduces downtime and increases operational efficiency.
In addition, we are seeing increasing demand for modular and customizable systems. Modular geared motors allow flexible adaptation to specific requirements and simplify storage and maintenance. Manufacturers are developing increasingly sophisticated solutions that enable rapid and cost-effective adaptation to changing industrial requirements.
Overall, the current developments in the area of geared motors show a clear focus Sustainability, digitalization and flexibility. These trends will significantly shape the future of drive technology and open up new possibilities for industrial applications.
Geared motor innovations
Below we present the new developments and innovations among geared motors:
Coating-free geared motors – efficient and sustainable
18.05.2024/XNUMX/XNUMX | On the Hannover Messe 2024 presented SEW Eurodrive its innovative ECO2-Gear motors (pictured above) that 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.
The production of paints and solvents as well as the coating process are energy and resource intensive. However, in many industrial applications that are protected from external influences such as heat, cold or moisture, this effort is not necessary. That's why SEW relies on the ECO2 geared motors on aluminum housings that are naturally corrosion resistant. When combined with oxygen, aluminum forms a thin protective layer that protects the material from corrosion.
Because there are no layers of paint, these geared motors are not only cheaper to buy, but also simpler and more environmentally friendly to recycle. In addition, there is no need for repainting after repairs, which further reduces operating costs. These advantages help to improve the environmental footprint of the drives far beyond the manufacturing process.
Gear motor integrated IE5 + motor in spur gear
24.07.2022 | NORD presents the patented Gear Motor Duodrive in hygienic washdown design. This becomes a highly efficient one IE5 + synchronous motor in the housing of a single-stage Spur gears integrated. The innovative drive concept significantly reduces energy consumption and is suitable, for example. B. for the Food industry.
Geared motors in energy efficiency class IE3
January 15.01.2019, 20 | The new WGXNUMX geared motor series from WEG achieves the energy efficiency class IE3 and has all the essential international certifications that enable worldwide use. Thanks to the market-compliant connection dimensions, these motors can be easily integrated into existing systems. The WG20 series offers high power density and energy efficiency as well as a long service life and a low-maintenance design. This leads to significantly lower operating, service and life cycle costs for the operator.
The WG20 type is available in various versions including spur gear, flat and Bevel. Lightweight aluminum housings are available for applications up to 600 Nm, while robust gray cast iron housings are available for torques from 800 to 18000 Nm. This diversity enables a wide range of applications and offers solutions for a wide range of industrial requirements.
Long-lasting geared motors ensure operation on the ski lift
12.01.2018/XNUMX/XNUMX | During the ski season, tens of thousands of people go skiing in the Alps every day. Fail-safe technology is needed to prevent long queues from forming at the cable cars. The global cable car market leader Doppelmayr/Garaventa therefore relies on long-lasting and low-maintenance cable cars for station operation gearmotors from the partner NORD.
Bevel-helical geared motor for facade access to cheese grater
July 12.07.2017, 225 | The sloping south facade of the cheese grater in London not only gave the XNUMX m high commercial building a distinctive nickname, it also made it necessary to create a tailor-made facade access system. The associated one drive technology, consisting of bevel-helical geared motor and frequency converter, comes from NORD.
Single-stage helical geared motors with high efficiency
April 20.04.2016, XNUMX | The new single-stage spur geared motors from ABM Greiffenberger are energy-efficient, low-maintenance and particularly durable. In addition, the drive technology specialist has expanded its “Premium Line” motor series to include a medium version with basic equipment and standard features, which is suitable, for example, for use in pumps and compressorsen suit.
The single-stage Helical geared motors achieve high overall efficiency. This saves significant energy. High-quality helical gears in the gearbox ensure particularly quiet running.
The engine and gearbox housings Aluminium are particularly light. This means that the drive can be easily handled and installed without much effort. The aluminum design makes the motor and gearbox very corrosion-resistant. A special paint finish is therefore not required.
Thanks to its variable mounting dimensions, the compact drive system can be flexibly integrated into different machine concepts. This reduces the assembly effort. A extended bearing distance increases the permissible radial forces and ensures optimal performance. The robust geared motors are almost completely maintenance-free. They are available as a medium and premium line.
The Medium-Line as a standard version has one lavish basic equipment. In combination with a gearbox, they are designed as 4-pole motors. The housing is made of die-cast and is particularly stable. The motor line is self-ventilated - the fan sits directly on the motor shaft. Depending on the application, it is available unventilated or an external fan can be installed, e.g. B. if the engine's own ventilation is not sufficient due to critical operating conditions. The Medium-Line is available as a three-phase asynchronous type.
Planetary gear | for numerous applications
The Premium Line offers more flexible options temperature control. They are available as single-phase asynchronous, three-phase asynchronous and as Sinochron motors, for example for use in textile machines or in logistics systems. This variant offers greater flexibility through additional options. The housing of the two-, four-, six- and eight-pole motors is made of extruded profile. This allows different performance levels and variable housing lengths to be achieved.
Brushless worm gear motor for continuous operation
Sep 25.09.2013, 43 | The worm geared motors of the “DCGM 42 TXNUMX” series from Gerdt Seefrid have been standard in many adjustment devices for years. They are typically used for short-term operation. Now a new area of application is created through the use of brushless DC motoren which allows the drives to also be used in continuous operation.
The particular goal during development was to obtain a solution that was interchangeable mechanically and in terms of performance. With the introduction of the DCGM 42 T42 BL series, this goal has been achieved and at the same time a particularly interesting price-performance ratio has been achieved.
Customer-specific adaptations of the DCGM 42 T42 BL series are also possible. In parallel to the brushless worm geared motors brushless motors introduced into the “Thetadrive 42” series and are also available as gearless motors.
Slip-on gear motor in aluminum housing with control
Sep 18.09.2012, XNUMX | The slip-on geared motors from the “Compacta” series Framo Morat offer a high power density and can be used reliably and flexibly. With the Compacta AG 160 model, the Black Forest drive specialists have now significantly increased the performance per unit volume: it delivers up to 1600 Nm of torque in just 37,5 x 20 x 11 cm3 large and 13 kg light drive.
Especially in applications where installation space is limited, the compact dimensions of the drive significantly simplify construction and installation. Compared to other geared motors, it weighs up to 50% less. This was achieved through consistent use of aluminum die-casting technology, which also ensures high rigidity of the gearbox and motor housing. The Compacta drives are extremely robust and durable.
Thanks to the integrated limit switch, it is suitable Compacta AG 160 especially for applications in reversing operation. Various control variants are available, from simple adjustment of the end positions to precise positioning using a linear potentiometer to complex movement sequences controlled via a rotary pulse encoder.
The fully integratede solution saves costs because there is no need for complex cabling to integrate external position limit switches. There is an option fieldbusinterface (CAN open or Profibus DP) via which up to several hundred drives can be connected to a central controller.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a geared motor do?
A geared motor combined an electric motor with a gearbox to optimally adjust torque and speed. Through this combination, the motor's power is transferred efficiently and adapted to the specific requirements of the respective application. The electric motor creates the rotating motion while the gearbox converts this motion and increases torque to move heavy loads or provide precise positioning. This adjustment of speed and torque is crucial for any application that requires high force at low speed, such as lifting loads or driving mixers.
What is a worm gear motor?
A worm gear motor combined an electric motor with a worm gear. The worm gear consists of a worm and a worm wheel that work together to reduce speed and increase torque. This design makes it possible to achieve large gear ratios in a small space.
Is a geared motor an electric motor?
Geared motors are not just electric motors, but a combination of one Electric motor and one Transmission. The electric motor creates the rotating motion while the transmission converts this motion to increase torque and reduce speed. This combination allows performance to be efficiently tailored to specific requirements in different applications.
Where are geared motors used?
Geared motors are widely used in industry and are used in numerous applications where precise motion control and high power transmission are required. Geared motors are essential in industrial automation where precise motion controls are required, such as in conveyor belts, packaging machines and the Robotic.
Source: This article is based on information from the following companies: ABM Greiffenberger, Framo Morat, Gerdt Seefrid, Gearbau Nord, SEW-Eurodrive, WEG.
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Angela Struck is editor-in-chief of the development scout and freelance journalist as well as managing director of Presse Service Büro GbR in Ried.