Everything you need to know about gear motors – from selection to customization
What is the main advantage of an electric motor with a gearbox from ATEK Drive Solutions?
The main advantage lies in the system competence of ATEK. You receive not just a gear motor, but an optimally coordinated drive solution comprising motor, gearbox, optional servomotor, and controller. This is complemented by a modular system and the ability to develop customized special solutions .
How does the ATEK modular system assist me in selecting the right gear motor?
The ATEK modular system enables millions of configurations. This allows us to meet very specific requirements and achieve fast delivery times oft for customized solutions. What role does the operational factor (fB) play in the design of a gear motor?
The operational factor (fB) is
crucial for the lifespan and reliability of the gear motor. It takes into account dynamic loads and impact loads in the application case that exceed the nominal power alone. A correct choice of fB, often in consultation with ATEK experts, prevents premature wear ..
Can ATEK also supply gear motors for special environmental conditions, e.g. for the food industry?
Yes, ATEK offers special solutions such as hygienic design stainless steel gearboxes for the food and pharmaceutical industry. These meet strict cleaning requirements and can be supplied with food-safe lubricants . ATEX-certified drives for explosive areas are also available.
How does ATEK support the integration of gear motor, servomotor, and controller?
ATEK is a system provider. We supply not just individual components but coordinated systems comprising gearbox, servomotor, and controller. Our experts assist in the design and commissioning, to ensure optimal system performance and minimized interface risks.
What energy savings can be achieved by using modern gear motors from ATEK?
By using highly efficient motors (up to IE5) and a demand-oriented design, energy costs can be significantly reduced . For example, switching from an older IE2 gear motor to a modern ATEK servo drive solution can reduce energy costs for this drive by up to 30%..
Does ATEK also provide solutions for applications with high demands for precision and dynamics?
Yes, ATEK specializes in high-precision and dynamic drive solutions. Our servo bevel gearboxes and planetary gearboxes in combination with high-performance servomotors are ideally suited for demanding applications in robotics, machine tool construction, and packaging industry, where maximum accuracy and fast cycles are required.
How quickly can ATEK deliver a custom electric motor with a gearbox?
Thanks to our modular system, a large stock of nearly 500,000 individual parts , and a modern digital infrastructure , customized gear motors can often be delivered within a few working days , which shortens project times.
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Ein Electric motor with gearbox from ATEK Drive Solutions represents a drive solution that combines power and precision. This article explains the configuration options for specific requirements to increase system efficiency.
What exactly is an electric motor with a gearbox?
For applications that require powerful, slow, and precise movement, where a standard motor would often be too fast, a gear motor is suitable. An electric motor with a gearbox, also known as a gear motor is a compact unit that combines an electric motor with a mechanical gearbox to reduce the motor speed while simultaneously increasing torque. Manufacturers of packaging machines, for example, use such drives to achieve precise and repeatable motion sequences and improve cycle times by up to 10%. This combination allows for efficient use in many industrial applications.
Why a gearbox is an advantageous choice
A direct drive is not the optimal solution in all cases. The use of a gearbox often allows for the use of smaller, faster-running, and thus often more cost-effective and energy-efficient motors. A motor running at 3000 RPM, for example, can deliver the same output speed and torque with a gearbox ratio of 10:1 as a significantly larger and heavier direct drive motor running at only 300 RPM. This reduces the required installation space and lowers the investment costs of the system. More about gear motors.
Industrial drives vs. electric vehicle drives
Industrial gear motors differ from drive systems in electric vehicles. While electric cars often operate with simple gearboxes or without gears, as their electric motors deliver high torque over a wide RPM range, industrial processes require a specific adaptation of speed and torque. This adaptation is enabled by specialized industrial gearboxes such as servo bevel gearboxes or planetary gearboxes from ATEK. An industrial robot arm typically uses six or more of these precise gear-motor units for complex motion sequences and precise positioning.Select suitable gearbox types for maximum performance
Which gearbox for which task? Spur, worm, planetary, and bevel gearboxes compared
The selection of the right gearbox type is crucial. Each gearbox type offers specific advantages: spur gearboxes are known for their high efficiency (often over 95%). Worm gearboxes allow for high gear ratios in a compact space and are often self-locking, which can eliminate the need for additional brakes. Planetary gearboxes from ATEK are distinguished by high power density and torsional rigidity, optimal for dynamic servo applications. Bevel gearboxes efficiently redirect power by 90 degrees. Servo gearboxes in detail.
More than standard: special designs and the ATEK modular system
For requirements that exceed standard solutions, ATEK offers solutions. The modular ATEK system is designed to configure individual solutions from many possible combinations – from hygienic design stainless steel gearboxes for the food and pharmaceutical industry to special gearboxes for niche applications. For example, a bevel gearbox in hygienic design with smooth surfaces and food-safe lubricant was developed for a customer in the food processing industry, meeting strict cleaning requirements and delivered within four weeks. Compact stainless steel drives are an example of this.Mastering selection criteria for gear motors
Torque, speed, and gear ratio
To ensure that the drive matches the application and is correctly sized, a precise definition of certain parameters is necessary. The exact determination of the required output torque (e.g., 150 Nm), the desired output speed (e.g., 50 RPM), and the resulting gear ratio (i) of the gearbox is crucial for the performance and lifespan of the drive train. An inaccurate assessment can lead to energy consumption, wear, or premature failure. ATEK experts assist in the precise definition of these parameters. Suitable gearboxes for three-phase motors.
- The exact determination of output torque, speed, and gear ratio is fundamental to performance and lifespan.
- Correct sizing prevents increased energy consumption, premature wear, and unexpected failures.
- ATEK experts provide skilled support in precisely defining these critical drive parameters.
- The operational factor (fB) must be correctly chosen to adequately account for dynamic loads in demanding industrial environments.
- Choosing the appropriate IP protection class (e.g., IP66) ensures lasting reliability under harsh environmental conditions such as dust and moisture.
- ATEK offers gear motors for common mains voltages such as 230V and 400V.
- For special requirements, advice is provided on whether special designs, such as with special coatings or seals, are necessary for demanding environments.
Operational factor and protection class: adaptation to operating conditions
For systems in demanding industrial environments, such as in multi-shift operations or under the influence of dust and moisture, further criteria are relevant. The correct operating factor (fB), which takes dynamic loads into account, and the appropriate IP protection class (e.g. IP66 for dust protection and protection against strong water jets) are crucial for lasting reliability. ATEK offers gear motors for voltages such as 230V and 400V and advises whether a standard drive is sufficient or a version with special coating or seals, as offered by JS-Technik for demanding environments, is necessary. Drives with integrated brakes.Unlocking the potential applications of gear motors across industries
From conveyor technology to high-precision robotics
The possible applications for electric motors with gearboxes are diverse. These robust drives can be found in conveyor systems of logistics centers that move thousands of packages daily, in high-precision machine tools for manufacturing components in the micrometer range, or in complex robotic systems for delicate assembly tasks. In the packaging industry, for example, gear motors are used for the precise feeding, shaping, and sealing of packages, which requires high cycle rates and reliability. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS often supplies block housing-gear motors.
Special applications and the strength of custom solutions
For specific requirements, standard solutions are often inadequate. For special requirements, such as in stage technology, ATEK supplies gear motors with redundant safety brakes (theater brakes) to protect people and equipment or ATEX-certified drives for explosion-prone areas. ATEK Drive Solutions, for example, developed a miniature planetary gearbox with a special output shaft and customized lubricant for a manufacturer of analytical devices. This fit precisely in the limited installation space and achieved the required lifespan of 20,000 operating hours. Such integrated drive systems are an example of custom solutions.Make your drive technology future-proof with ATEK system solutions
The system provider advantage: Everything from a single source
Sourcing components from various suppliers can increase complexity. As a system provider, ATEK not only supplies gearboxes but also coordinated servomotors, controllers, and brakes. These components from a single source contribute to optimal system performance and minimize interface risks. This simplifies the procurement and integration process. The modular system with access to nearly 500,000 individual parts in stock enables the rapid realization of complex Electric motor with gearbox combinations.
- ATEK acts as a system provider and delivers not only gearboxes but also optimally coordinated servomotors, controllers, and brakes.
- Sourcing all drive components from a single source leads to optimized system performance and minimizes interface risks.
- This results in a significantly simplified procurement and integration process for the user.
- The extensive modular system, with access to nearly 500,000 individual parts in stock, allows for the quick configuration and realization of complex drive combinations, including custom-made electric motors with gearboxes.
- Experienced sales engineers from ATEK accompany customers from the initial design, for example using the online product configurator, to the successful commissioning of the application.
- Thanks to a modern digital infrastructure and intelligent inventory management, customer-specific adaptations can often be delivered within a few working days. gear motors ATEK focuses on future security through the use of energy-efficient motors up to IE5 class and the integration of intelligent sensors and communication interfaces for functions such as condition monitoring.
- ATEK fokussiert auf Zukunftssicherheit durch den Einsatz energieeffizienter Motoren bis zur Klasse IE5 und die Integration intelligenter Sensorik sowie Kommunikationsschnittstellen für Funktionen wie Condition Monitoring.
- The switch from an older IE2-known as a gear motor to a modern servo drive solution from ATEK with IE4 motor can reduce energy costs for this drive by up to 30%.
Consultation, configuration, and fast delivery
Choosing the optimal solution from many possible configurations can be a challenge. Experienced sales engineers from ATEK support from the first design, for example with the online product configurator, to the commissioning of the application. Modern digital infrastructure and intelligent inventory management often enable the delivery of customer-specific adaptations within a few working days. This minimizes downtime and accelerates projects. gear motors innerhalb weniger Arbeitstage. Dies minimiert Ausfallzeiten und beschleunigt Projekte.
Fit for the future: Energy efficiency and digital drives
To ensure the competitiveness of drive technology in the future, ATEK relies on further developments. ATEK uses energy-efficient motors up to IE5 class and increasingly integrates intelligent sensors and communication interfaces into the drive solutions to enable functions like condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. For example, switching from an older IE2-known as a gear motor to a modern servo drive solution from ATEK with an IE4 motor and demand-based control can reduce energy costs for this drive by up to 30% while increasing process accuracy.
Ein Electric motor with gearbox is a complex component. Choosing and configuring correctly, supported by ATEK’s system competence and modular variety, enables efficient and future-proof industrial applications. ATEK is available for a custom drive solution.
