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ABB Gearless Conveyor Drives Do more with less , go gearless

Conveyors need to cover longer distances and ascend steep gradients in increasingly remote locations and harsh environments . By eliminating the gearbox from the conveyor , ABB ’ s Gearless Conveyor Drive ( GCD ) system is one of the most energy efficient means of transportation for bulk material , reducing both peak power and energy consumption while delivering up to 50 % lower failure rate . Powered by electric energy , the solution allows almost CO₂-free transportation , while also reducing noise emissions and maintenance . ABB ’ s GCDs are supported by digital services that help mine operators to take timely decisions enabled by real time monitoring of the actual asset performance .
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