Discover the advantages and diverse applications of planetary gear motors for your industrial applications.
What are the main advantages of planetary gear motors from ATEK Drive Solutions GmbH?
ATEK planetary gear motors offer a high power density for compact designs, an excellent efficiency often exceeding 95% per stage and are very robust thanks to high-quality materials such as spheroidal cast iron GGG40. Our modular system also allows for a high variety of variations and fast delivery times.
How does ATEK’s modular system assist me in choosing a planetary gear motor?
Our modular system with a stock of around 500,000 individual parts allows for millions of configurations. This means for you: a quick adaptation to your specific requirements, such as desired shafts or flanges, and thus short delivery times for your planetary gear motor..
What customization options does ATEK offer for planetary gear motors?
ATEK specializes in customized special solutions, even in small series. This includes adaptations in materials (e.g., stainless steel for hygienic design), special gear ratios, integrated brakes, special seals or food-grade lubricants for your motor with planetary gear..
For which industries are ATEK planetary gear motors particularly suitable?
Our planetary gear motors are used in numerous industries, including machine and plant engineering, the packaging industry, robotics and automation, medical technology, logistics, and in the food industry, where precise and reliable drives are required.
What are LN planetary gears, and what specific advantages do they offer?
The LN planetary gears from ATEK are characterized by double ball bearings, und reinforced planet gears. This leads to higher transferrable torque, better efficiency, and reduced backlash. Optionally, helical plastic gears can significantly reduce the operational noise of the planetary gear motor by up to 6 dB(A).
How important is thermal management in planetary gear motors, and what solutions exist?
Due to the high power density, adequate thermal management is crucial for the lifespan of a planetary gear motor. Overheating can reduce the lifespan by up to 50%. ATEK offers options such as heat exchangers and temperature sensors and advises you on the design.
Are ATEK’s planetary gear motors suitable for operation with frequency converters?
Yes, our motors are designed for frequency converter operation as standard and comply with the standard IEC 60034-30:2008. This ensures an optimal control and efficiency of your planetary gear motor. system.
Does ATEK also offer integrated system solutions with motor and gearbox?
Yes, as a system provider, we deliver complete drive solutions,, consisting of a servomotor, planetary gear, and if necessary, the appropriate controller. We also offer gears with integrated servomotor to create a particularly compact and powerful unit for your planetary gear motor. .
planetary gear motors stand out with a high power density, an efficiency of over 95% per stage and options for noise reduction of up to 6 dB(A), making them ideal for demanding and precise industrial applications.
ATEK Drive Solutions offers highly customizable planetary gear motors through a modular system with millions of configuration options from about 500,000 stock parts, enabling tailored solutions. short delivery times A precise design taking into account
thermal management and operating factor (fs) is crucial for longevity and efficiency; ATEK supports with comprehensive technical consulting and custom solutions to und Sonderlösungen, um realize optimal drive systems for your application.Learn everything about planetary gear motors: from functionality and benefits to selection criteria and custom solutions. Optimize your drive technology with ATEK Drive Solutions!
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Understand the powerhouse: What makes a planetary gear motor ?
The ingenious mechanics in detail
The operating principle of a planetary gear, which often forms the heart of a planetary gear motor machine, resembles planets around a sun: It consists of a sun gear, planet gears, and a ring gear. The coaxial arrangement of input and output shaft simplifies integration into compact machines, e.g., in the packaging industry. What is a planetary gear motor?
Increasing torque, decreasing speed: The operating principle
This type of gear efficiently converts high motor speeds (e.g., 3,000 rpm) into higher output torque at reduced speed. This torque multiplication is a key factor for applications involving the movement of large masses or overcoming high resistances, such as in lifting devices in logistics, where a robust motor with planetary gear. is required.
Compactness meets power: The high power density
Planetary gears achieve high power density by distributing the load across multiple planet gears. This allows for smaller sizes than spur gears with the same torque. This feature is advantageous for mobile robotics or handling systems with limited installation space that benefit from a compact planetary gear motor. . Multistage planetary gears for robotsBenefit from more than just torque: Discover the key advantages of your planetary gear motor
Robustness and longevity through high-quality materials
Compact planetary gears, a core component of powerful planetary gear motors,are robust due to materials such as spheroidal cast iron GGG40 for housings/flanges and hardened steel for gears. Precise manufacturing and material selection contribute to high durability, even under demanding conditions, such as in mining (load cycles >20,000h). Stainless steel planetary gear options
- Use of high-quality materials like spheroidal cast iron GGG40 and hardened steel for maximum robustness of your planetary gear motor.
- motor with planetary gear, , even under extreme load cycles (e.g., >20,000h in mining).Outstanding efficiency of over 95% per stage due to minimized friction losses, making the
- Herausragender Wirkungsgrad von über 95% pro Stufe durch minimierte Reibungsverluste, was den planetary gear motor. particularly efficient.
- Significant reduction of energy consumption and heat generation, an advantage of modern planetary gear motors,, which lowers operating costs and increases the range of AGVs.
- Possibility of noise reduction of up to 6 dB(A) in a planetary gear motor. through the use of helical or plastic gears.
- Ideal for use in noise-sensitive areas such as medical technology or laboratory environments, where a quiet planetary gear motor. is crucial.
Efficiency that pays off
High efficiency positively affects operating costs. Planetary gears have low friction losses, allowing efficiency rates over 95% per stage. This efficiency, a hallmark of high-quality planetary gear motors, reduces energy consumption and heat generation, relevant e.g., for the range of battery-powered AGVs.
Noise optimization for sensitive areas
Helical or plastic gears in the first stage, as in LN planetary gears, can reduce the operational noise of a planetary gear motor . Noise reduction of up to 6 dB(A) is achievable, important for medical technology or laboratory environments.Unlock diverse fields of application: Where planetary gear motors shine
Precision in industrial automation and robotics
In industrial automation and robotics, planetary gear motors are required for precise movements and high forces, e.g., in robotic arms (repeat accuracy <0.1 mm). The combination with servomotors supports high dynamics and precision of these drive solutions. Flange planetary gears for robotic arms
Reliability in machine and plant engineering
In mechanical engineering (from packaging to machine tools), planetary gear motors contribute to reliable operation. In labeling machines, they enable precise feeding (>600 products/min). Their ability to handle high radial/axial loads is relevant and a hallmark of these planetary gear motors..
Specialized solutions for demanding industries
For medical technology (miniatureplanetary gears in surgical instruments) or the food industry (hygienic design, stainless steel), tailored solutions are necessary. Industry-specific modifications such as special seals or food-grade lubricants are available for the planetary gear motor. application. Servo-ready gear motor systemsMake the right choice: Key factors for your planetary gear motor define
Define performance parameters precisely
Exact torque and speed of the application, complemented by the operating factor (fs) for the application load, form the basis for the design of a planetary gear motor. A conveyor system (continuous operation) requires a different fs than a flap drive (intermittent). Precise design avoids oversizing and saves costs.
- Clearly define the required torque and speed for your specific application when selecting a planetary gear motor. .
- Determine the correct service factor (fs) for your motor with planetary gear., to account for the respective application load (e.g., continuous or intermittent).
- Pay attention to adequate thermal management to avoid overheating and maximize the lifespan of your planetary gear motor ; consider options like heat exchangers.
- Consider the installation position of the planetary gear unit in the motor, as this affects lubrication and may require adjustments.
- Choose the appropriate protection class (e.g., IP54+) for the planetary gear motor. according to environmental conditions to protect against dust and moisture.
- Ensure compatibility between motor, gear, and control to guarantee an efficient overall system with the planetary gear motor. .
- Avoid oversizing your planetary gear motor through precise design to save costs and optimize efficiency.
Don’t underestimate thermal management
Thermal requirements must be taken into account. Adequate thermal management is crucial for the high power density of a planetary gear motor for longevity. Analysis of heat inputs/outputs is necessary. Options such as heat exchangers/temperature sensors prevent overheating (can reduce lifespan by 50%). Discover play-free planetary gear units
Consider installation position and environmental conditions
The mounting position of a planetary gear motor affects lubrication; some positions (e.g., 2, 4) may require an oil compensation vessel. The protection class (e.g., IP54+) must match environmental conditions (protection against dust/moisture, e.g., woodworking).
Motor integration and control
The selection of motor, planetary gears , and control is relevant. ATEK planetary gear units are designed for servo motors and frequency converters (IEC 60034-30:2008). Compatibility is important for an efficient planetary gear motor system. Integrated solutions are available.Leverage ATEK expertise: Customized planetary gear motors and system solutions are realized
Your advantage: ATEK’s modular system allows for numerous configurations for your
with often short delivery times. planetary gear motor. This flexibility (inventory of about 500,000 parts) Diese Flexibilität (Lagerbestand ca. 500.000 Teile) allows for quick response to individual requirements (e.g., specific shafts/flanges). Precise gear motors with encoder
Custom solutions as standard
When in need of custom solutions (including small series), ATEK offers expertise in special materials, tailored ratios or integrated brakes. The goal is to develop suitable planetary gear motors. Example: electrified lever brakes, combinable with a gear motor with planetary structure.
Innovations for the highest demands: LN planetary gear units and more
ATEK’s LN planetary gear units (double ball bearings, reinforced planetary gears) offer high torque, good efficiency, and reduced backlash. Optional helical plastic gears minimize the noise of the planetary gear motor. For high precision, spindle motors with integrated planetary gears are available.
Comprehensive advice and accessories
An experienced team advises from the idea to the implementation of your planetary gear motor. A wide range of accessories (IEC flanges B5, backstops, oil flow meters) is available. The online product configurator serves for initial selection; ATEK offers detailed technical advice for your motor with planetary gear..
planetary gear motors are a compact, powerful solution for demanding drives. Their effectiveness requires careful coordination of motor, gear, and specific application requirements. ATEK Drive Solutions offers comprehensive expertise for custom drive solutions based on the principle of planetary gear motor to promote productivity and reliability. Offers for tailor-made solutions around the planetary gear motor. are available from ATEK.
