Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 44 2023 | Page 46

Durable drives for belt conveyor systems

With high thermal limit powers , MAXXDRIVE ® XT industrial gear units have been optimised for bulk logistics applications such as belt conveyor systems .
MAXXDRIVE ® XT industrial gear units are tailored to applications where high powers with low speed ratios are required Image : NORD DRIVESYSTEMS
High thermal and mechanical load capacities and long service life : With regard to the requirements for conveyor technology drives in the bulk goods and mineral industries , NORD DRIVESYSTEMS specially developed the MAXXDRIVE . XT industrial gear unit . It provides output torques of 15 to 75 kNm with speed ratios from 6.3 to 22.4 and is offered in seven sizes for powers from 22 to 2,100 kW .
LOW SPEED RATIOS , HIGH POWERS
The power and speed ranges of the two-stage right-angle gear unit have been specially designed for industries in which low speed ranges are required in combination with high powers – such as 46 FDPP - www . fdpp . co . uk
As standard , the industrial gear unit is equipped with a heavily ribbed UNICASE housing and an integrated axial fan .
the bulk goods and mineral industries . Its robust design makes the MAXXDRIVE . XT resistant to dirt and reliable in rough operating conditions . A special sealing concept reduces maintenance . Large roller bearings and centre distances increase the load capacity and service life of the components .
As standard , the industrial gear unit is equipped with a heavily ribbed UNICASE housing and an integrated axial fan . Due to the increased surface and the airflow covers , the cooling airflow is optimised and a very high thermal limiting power is achieved . In many cases , additional cooling is not required .
CUSTOMISED PLANNING
“ As with other application areas , our drive solutions for the industry are individually configured for customers according to the modular principle ”, emphasises Jörg Niermann , Head of Marketing at NORD DRIVESYSTEMS . This is based on a comprehensive range of frequency inverters , motors and gear units , as well as coupling and brake systems , each with a wide variety of options . Features such as hydraulic couplings tailored to the particular process or Taconite seals , which effectively protect radial shaft seals against abrasive dust and corrosion , ensure smooth operation .
NORD also offers innovative predictive maintenance concepts for heavy industrial gear units . NORD drives networked via the frequency inverter communicate their status data via the control system or directly into a secure Cloud . With optional vibration monitoring , condition changes can be detected at an early stage and predictive maintenance can be scheduled in good time . Performance data recording also ensures optimal system dimensioning as well as continuous condition monitoring ( Condition monitoring ) of the drives .
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