Posted to News on 5th Apr 2011, 23:16
Preview: easy-clean, two-stage helical bevel gear units
NORD Drivesystems will be previewing a new line of performance-optimized two-stage helical bevel gear units at the 2011 Hannover Messe. The new units are designed as washdown gearboxes, so all external surfaces have been designed with wide radii, with no indentations or dead spaces. The gearboxes are particularly suited for use in conveyor technology and in the food industry. Further applications include hoists, storage facilities and overhead conveyor systems. As the installation measurements remain essentially the same, users can easily exchange old gear units for the new models. Additionally, the new models have greater power reserves than their predecessors and, therefore, enable the use of smaller sizes in some applications. Moreover, the new gear units are suitable for use with NORD's complete range of motors.
The new series, consisting of five different sizes with torques ranging from 90 to 660Nm, is due to be released at the end of 2011. All units feature a high-strength die-cast aluminium gearcase that is designed according to the proven UNICASE principle. Since the gearcase requires neither an inspection cover nor a screw-on input cover, the units are especially small and lightweight. This facilitates handling and helps reduce energy consumption, particularly in applications where drives are moved. The new gearboxes provide maximum operational safety, high output torques, high resistance to axial and radial loads, and low-noise operation. They require minimal maintenance and have a long service life. Contact Nord Gear to request more information.
