Passive Lever Brakes: Maximum Safety for Your Drive Technology – Here’s How to Choose Right!

Expert knowledge for machine builders: Functionality, applications, and the benefits of the passive lever brake from ATEK Drive Solutions. What exactly is a passive lever brake and how does it work at its core? A passive lever brake is a safety brake that generates its braking force through spring force and thus is safely closed […]
Highly Efficient Gear Motors for Refrigerator Compressors: How to Save Real Money!

Maximal energy efficiency and long lifespan for your cooling systems – ATEK Drive Solutions shows how it’s done. What distinguishes a highly efficient gear motor from a standard gear motor for refrigerator compressors? Ein A highly efficient gear motor is characterized by optimized gear designs (e.g. planetary gears), high-precision manufacturing to minimize friction losses and […]
Pick-and-Place Robots: Play-Free Gear Box Adjustment for Maximum Precision!

This is how you optimize your drive technology for maximum performance and minimize downtime. What exactly is gear backlash and why is it a problem for pick-and-place robots? Gear backlash, also known as backlash, is unwanted mechanical play between gears. For pick-and-place robots, it leads to positioning errors, reduced speed, and increased wear, which increases […]
Safety Brakes: Maximum Safety for Your Drive Technology – This is How You Make the Right Choice!

Comprehensive guide to the functionality, selection criteria, and application areas of safety brakes in the industry. What is the fail-safe principle in safety brakes? The fail-safe principle ensures that a safety brake automatically transitions to a safe, braked state in the event of a power failure or the defect of a critical component. The braking […]
High-Speed Spindle Motors for CNC Machining: Maximum Precision and Performance?

Discover how you can optimize your CNC machining with the right spindle motors and achieve new levels of performance. What are the main benefits of high-speed spindle motors in CNC machining? High-speed spindle motors enable a faster CNC machining, achieving a excellent surface quality and minimize rework steps, significantly increasing productivity.. Why is the cooling […]
Gear Motor 230V: The Ultimate Solution for Your Drive Technology!

Everything you need to know about the selection, application, and advantages of 230V gear motors. What are the main advantages of 230V gear motors in industrial applications? 230V gear motors offer a efficient combination of electric motor and gearbox, delivering high torque at precisely reduced speeds. They are ideal for applications that require constant force […]
Reinforced Brake Calipers for Heavy Loads: Maximum Safety for Your Systems!

Robust brake solutions for extreme demands in industrial use What exactly is a reinforced brake caliper for heavy-duty stopping applications? A reinforced brake caliper for heavy-duty stopping applications is a specially designed brake component that is meant for extreme loads and frequent, intense braking operations in industrial applications. It offers higher braking force, improved heat […]
Revolution in Drum Hoist Construction: Flange Level Wind Gear Boxes for the Highest Demands!

ATEK Drive Solutions presents innovative gear solutions for drum winches in wind power plants and other demanding applications. What exactly is a flange-level wind gear and how does it differ from other gears for drum winches? Ein Flange-level wind gears are a special type of gear that is mounted directly on the flange of the […]
Flat Inline Gear Boxes for Suspended Conveyor Systems: Maximum Efficiency in Minimal Space!

Discover how ATEK Drive Solutions optimizes your suspended conveyor systems with innovative inline gear boxes – for smooth processes and maximum reliability. What exactly are flat inline gear boxes for suspended conveyor systems? Flat inline gear boxes are specially designed drive components, that allow for a direct, linear power transmission in suspended conveyor systems. Their […]
Electric Drive Motor: The Drive Solution for Your Industrial Application!

Everything you need to know about electric drive motors – from basics to special applications. What is an electric drive motor and where is it typically used? Ein electric drive motor is a machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical rotational energy. It is a central component in numerous industrial applications, from conveyor systems and […]