Discover the precision and efficiency of ATEK miniature gear boxes for demanding applications.
What are the main advantages of miniature gear boxes in industrial applications?
Miniature gear boxes offer a high power transmission in the smallest installation space, enabling precise movements and contribute to the weight reduction as well as energy efficiency of machines and devices. This is particularly crucial in industries such as medical technology, robotics, and aerospace.
How does ATEK Drive Solutions ensure fast delivery times for its miniature gear boxes despite high customization options?
ATEK utilizes a highly developed modular system, which allows for millions of configurations. Combined with a large stock of approximately 500,000 individual parts , standard and many customized miniature gear boxes can be delivered very quickly.
For which specific applications are the ATEK L-Series miniature bevel gear boxes particularly well suited?
The ATEK L-Series is ideal for applications that require maximum precision with minimal weight. With a backlash of less than 6 arc minutes , they are excellent for highly precise positioning tasks in medical technology, optical devices, and precision mechanics.
Can ATEK deliver miniature gear boxes for demanding environmental conditions, such as stainless steel or with special lubricants?
Yes, ATEK specializes in custom special solutions. This includes modifications such as housings made of spezialisiert. Dies umfasst Anpassungen wie Gehäuse aus stainless steel for hygienic applications, special seals, or the use of food-safe lubricants, even for small series.
What technical support does ATEK provide when selecting and integrating miniature gear boxes?
ATEK offers comprehensive technical advice from experienced engineers. This includes support in designing drive solutions, from selecting the appropriate gear box via the online product configurator to developing complete custom gear boxes.
How do miniature gear boxes contribute to the energy efficiency of modern machines?
Due to their compact design and optimized tooth geometries , miniature gear boxes often exhibit high efficiency rates (e.g., ATEK bevel gear boxes >95%). Reduced weight also leads to auf (z.B. ATEK Kegelradgetriebe >95%). Geringeres Gewicht führt zudem zu lower mass inertia, which reduces energy demand in dynamic applications.
What does low backlash mean in miniature gear boxes and why is it important?
A low backlash, such as the less than 6 arc minutes in ATEK L-Series gear boxes, means minimal “play” or movement between the gears during load changes. This is crucial for applications that require maximum positioning accuracy and repeat accuracy, such as in robotics or in precision instruments.
Are ATEK miniature gear boxes compliant with relevant industry standards?
Yes, ATEK places great importance on quality and reliability. The gear boxes are manufactured in compliance with important DIN standards, such as DIN 3962-3 and DIN 3962-4 for gear quality, ensuring consistently high product quality.
Miniature gear boxes are key components for precision in the smallest spaces and enable significant performance improvements, such as up to 20% faster pick-and-place applications or an increase of payload by 5-8% in aerospace.
ATEK Drive Solutions, as a system provider, offers innovative miniature gear boxes through a modular system with millions of configuration possibilities and fast delivery times, supported by a stock of around 500,000 parts..
In addition to standard solutions, custom adjustments and the future integration of sensors enable optimal and intelligent drive solutions, with modular approaches often being10-20% more cost-effective than pure custom solutions. 10-20 % kosteneffizienter sind als reine Sonderanfertigungen.Discover how ATEK Drive Solutions sets new standards in drive technology with innovative miniature gear boxes. From medical technology to robotics – we offer the right solution for your challenges.
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Small gear boxes provide high power transmission in the smallest space. Their importance goes beyond size reduction. Compactness and precision are critical. ATEK L-Series miniature bevel gear boxes achieve, for example, less than 6 arc minutes of backlash for highly accurate positioning.
For high-tech industries, such mini gear boxes are essential. They enable lighter, more energy-efficient, and more powerful products and lower operating costs. Optimized lightweight gear boxes can reduce energy consumption by up to 10%. können den Energieverbrauch um bis zu 10% reduzieren.
Fast availability and flexibility, in addition to miniaturization, are important. ATEK Drive Solutions combines innovative gear boxes in miniature design with a modular system for millions of configurations. This shortens delivery times for planetary gear boxes and customizations, supported by a stock of approximately 500,000 parts.Successfully use miniature gear boxes industry-specifically.
In medical technology, for example, in surgical robots, precision is crucial. Compact gear boxes are in use here. Reliability is critical. ATEK solutions often achieve over 20,000 cycles in medical devices and provide precision for micro-production robotics..
- In medical technology, such precision gear boxes ensure maximum precision and reliability, e.g., in surgical robots and in micro-production robotics. For automation robots, they enable high dynamics and speed due to low mass inertia, which can accelerate pick-and-place applications by up to 20%.
- Für Automationsroboter ermöglichen sie durch geringe Massenträgheit hohe Dynamik und Geschwindigkeit, was z.B. Pick-and-Place-Anwendungen um bis zu 20% beschleunigen kann.
- In aerospace, weight reduction is central, small gear boxes to increase the payload of drones by 5-8% without losing performance.
- ATEK solutions are characterized by high cycle numbers (often over 20,000) in medical devices.
- The use of compact inline servo gear motors is advantageous for dynamic applications.
- Industry-specific requirements for precision, speed, and reliability are met through the targeted use of such miniature gear boxes. Automation robots require precision and speed.
These gear boxes enable high dynamics through low mass inertia. Pick-and-place applications can be accelerated by up to 20% with ATEK gear boxes, increasing productivity. ermöglichen durch geringe Massenträgheit hohe Dynamik. Pick-and-Place-Anwendungen können mit ATEK-Getrieben um bis zu 20% beschleunigt werden, was die Produktivität steigert. Compact inline servo gear motors are suitable for this.
In aerospace, weight reduction is central. Small gear boxes reduce weight without performance loss. Lighter gear box components can increase the payload of drones by 5-8%. ATEK offers optimized miniature gear boxes..Understanding technical details and designs of miniature gear boxes.
Bevel small gear boxes are suitable for power transmission around corners in confined spaces. They offer high efficiency (often >95%). ATEK V-Series bevel gear boxes are robust, precise, and modular.
Planetary compact gear boxes offer maximum torque density in the smallest space. Their coaxial design saves space and enables high ratios. Examples include gear boxes up to 4.3mm in diameter (DONGGUAN SILENT INDUSTRY CO., LTD.). ATEK integrates gear boxes with servo motors into compact units.
Miniature worm gear boxes offer high ratios and self-locking compactly and cost-effectively. They are suitable for holding applications (efficiency 50-80%). Expert advice helps in selection.
Gear box quality depends on material and processing. High-quality materials (e.g., case-hardened steel) and precision manufacturing are critical. This can extend the lifespan of ATEK gear boxes by up to 30% and secure investments.Selecting miniature gear boxes correctly and comparing manufacturers.
Careful matching of the gear box is crucial. Performance data (torque, speed, efficiency, dimensions) must fit the application. The ATEK online configurator assists in selecting the gear box solution from millions of variants and saves development time.
- Careful matching of the performance data (torque, speed, efficiency, dimensions) of the gear box to the specific application is essential.
- The ATEK online configurator supports the selection from millions of gear box variants and helps save development time.
- A comparison of manufacturers like ATEK Drive Solutions (modularity, short delivery times), Nidec Graessner (PowerGear Miniature), and Mädler (standard bevel gear boxes) is advisable.
- Compliance with DIN standards (e.g., DIN 3962-3, DIN 3962-4 for gear quality) is an important quality feature and ensures reliability.
- ATEK guarantees compliance with these standards and provides consultation for special gear boxes.
- Selecting the right gear box requires a precise analysis of the application requirements.
Manufacturer comparison is advisable. ATEK Drive Solutions offers modularity and short delivery times. Nidec Graessner is known for PowerGear Miniature (high power density), Mädler for standard bevel gear boxes KEK from stock. Consulting for special gear boxes is available.
Compliance with standards ensures quality and reliability. DIN standard compliance (e.g., DIN 3962-3, DIN 3962-4 for tooth quality) is a quality feature. ATEK guarantees these standards.Actively shaping future trends in miniature gear boxes
Future trends go beyond “smaller, stronger, faster.” The focus is on intelligent compact gear boxes with enhanced features. ATEK is developing sensor integration for predictive maintenance and optimized operating times, often based on gear boxes with servo motors.
Condition-monitoring gear boxes are becoming reality. Sensor and actuator integration leads to self-optimizing systems, which reduce downtime. ATEK is researching this, partly with partners like Rietschoten Elephant Brakes for braking systems. Compact gear motor units are examples.
Sustainability is central. Durable, low-maintenance micro gear boxes made from resource-saving materials contribute to this. Aluminum housings, for example, save weight and can reduce the ecological footprint by up to 15% (recyclability). Lightweight construction helps.Optimize price-performance ratio and realize customized gear box solutions
Tailored precision does not have to be expensive. ATEK’s modular system allows for quality and customization with good price-performance ratio. Solutions are often 10-20% more cost-efficient than custom-made products. See gear box selection.
If necessary, ATEK develops special solutions, even for small series/prototypes. This includes special flanges, shaft materials, or food-compatible lubricants (see Nidec Graessner PowerGear). Information on special gear box solutions is available.
Experienced ATEK engineers provide advice on complex drive questions from design to commissioning. Expertise in gear box, brake, and servo motor technology leads to the optimal solution. Over 500 customer projects annually. Expert contact possible.
