Modern Trends in Energy Efficiency of Drive Systems
Recently, fashionable trends in the field of energy efficiency related to the spread of decentralized drives have become popular. Today, well-known global manufacturers offer gear reducers with built-in frequency converters.
Advantages of Comprehensive Drive Systems
The relevance of comprehensive systems is due to the ability to replace the entire block with outputs with a similar device. Moreover, no additional connections are required for its connection, and the improved design ensures more efficient cooling of the drive.
Main characteristics of comprehensive drive systems:
- Compactness and ease of use;
- Universality of application;
- Synchronized operation of equipment, especially when the manufacturer is the same;
- The possibility of adjusting output rotation with a wide range of settings.
Modern Offers in the Gear Motor Market
Today, the productivity and durability of machines are a priority, so modern gear motors must guarantee high reliability and adherence to certain technical parameters.
This is why manufacturers strive to improve the quality of their products while avoiding significant cost increases. This is achieved through the unification of components (component base).
A well-thought-out modular drive system allows customers to create necessary modifications from individual elements that are suitable for accomplishing the set tasks.
The use of frequency converters opens new possibilities:
- Expansion of the range of adjustable rotation frequencies;
- Stepless speed control over a wide range of frequencies;
- Programming of start and stop;
- Mechanical stop without friction and smooth start;
- Full monitoring and built-in protective mechanisms.
It should also be noted that there are submersible models with an IP69 protection class.
The company “Bosch Rexroth” has introduced a new model line – the 8000 series of gear motors, which allows solving many different tasks.
The company WATT Drive released a cylindrical conical unit with a water jacket, which ensures quality operation in conditions of increased pollution, high temperatures, and significant mechanical loads.
Noise Level Reduction
The most favorable noise level characteristics are possessed by BEUER gear motors. The products of WATT Drive also exhibit low noise levels, which are associated with:
- A special connection between the motor and the reducer;
- The geometry of the tooth, which ensures maximum engagement and smooth operation.