Gear Units – Precision Automation | Specialists in Industrial Automation

Drives for applications in hygienic areas

21 Apr 201918 Jul 2019

By SEW Eurodrive. High demands are placed on hygiene both for the production of beverages and food and in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Often, regulations stipulate a completely germ-free…

Two Industrial Gear Unit Worlds Meet in One Smart Solution

17 Apr 201910 Apr 2021

By SEW Eurodrive. The P-X series unites a compact planetary stage with robust, versatile industrial gear units. Thanks to their excellent performance and high level of operational reliability, these units…

Consider the following when designing or servicing your gear units

10 Feb 201616 Apr 2019

By SEW Eurodrive. A gear unit is required to convert the torque and speed of an upstream electric motor so that they meet the technical drive requirements of an application.…

The Truth about Premium-Efficient Motors

10 Feb 20164 Aug 2019

By SEW Eurodrive. 1. The motor is only part of the efficiency equation. As you have seen, a motor is at best one-sixth of the total energy loss potential for…

Common Premium-Efficient Motor Misconceptions

10 Feb 201628 Mar 2021

How NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) Defines Premium Efficiency As part of the EISA initiative, the NEMA Premium efficiency motor standard was introduced to: Reduce energy operating costs of electric…

What’s the Difference Between Spur, Helical, Bevel, and Worm Gears?

3 Feb 201621 Mar 2021

A gear train is a mechanical system formed by mounting gears on a frame so the teeth of the gears engage. Gear teeth are designed to ensure the pitch circles…