Maximum efficiency and flexibility: Discover the benefits of gear motors with integrated frequency converters for your industrial applications.
What are the main advantages of gear motors with integrated frequency converters?
The main advantage is the compact unit, which saves space and reduces the wiring effort. In addition, integrated systems often allow for improved on-board diagnostics, which can reduce downtime by up to 15%. can.
For which applications are these integrated drive solutions particularly suited?
They are excellent for applications that require dynamic speed adjustments, such as in the packaging industry, conveyor technology, robotics and in mechanical engineering. The stage technology also benefits fromsmooth, precise movements. What should I pay attention to when selecting a controllable gear motor with an integrated frequency converter?.
Important criteria are the required
power and torque , the necessary, der erforderliche speed range, the gear design, the protection class (e.g. IP65) and necessary communication interfaces such as Profinet or EtherCAT.
How do integrated frequency converters contribute to energy savings?
By continuously adjusting the motor speed to the actual demand, power consumption is optimized. Especially in the partial load operation, energy savings of up to can be achieved. Why are thermal management and EMC compliance important in these units? 50% erzielt werden.
Good thermal management
is crucial, as overheating, especially at low speeds (below 35 Hz), can affect lifespan; often, external fans are needed. The EMC compliance through proper shielding and grounding prevents interference with other devices and ensures system integrity. Does ATEK also offer custom adaptations for these gear motors? Yes, ATEK Drive Solutions specializes in developing
Bietet ATEK auch kundenspezifische Anpassungen für diese Getriebemotoren an?
custom solutions. This includes adaptations in gears, motors, and the integration of frequency converters to meet your application requirements precisely. What communication protocols are typically supported by integrated frequency converters for automation integration? Modern integrated frequency converters support a variety of
Welche Kommunikationsprotokolle werden typischerweise von integrierten Frequenzumrichtern für die Automatisierungsintegration unterstützt?
fieldbus protocols for easy integration into automation systems. This often includes Profinet, EtherCAT, CANopen, and Modbus. und Modbus.
What is meant by decentralized drive technology in relation to these motors?
Decentralized drive technology means that the control intelligence (the frequency converter) is placed directly at the motor or nearby, rather than in a central control cabinet. This simplifies the machine architecture, reduces wiring effort, and can improve the system’s response times.
The integration of frequency converters into gear motors leads to a compact design,significantly reduces the wiring effort and can decrease the control cabinet volume by up to 30%..
Controllable gear motors enable precise speed and torque control, resulting in energy savings of up to50% in partial load operation and increasing process efficiency. ATEK Drive Solutions offers as a.
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Introduction to controllable gear motors with integrated frequency converters
What exactly is behind this technology?
Controllable gear motors with integrated frequency converters enable dynamic speed adjustments without external control. These motor-frequency converter units offer decentralized intelligence and simplified machine architecture, advantageous for example for packaging systems with many axes. More about gear motors.
Why is integration crucial?
Integration as a compact unit in such variable speed gear motors with integrated converters reduces space, wiring, and installation time. Modern systems offer improved on-board diagnostics, which can reduce downtime by up to 15%. Learn more about modern drive technology..
The leap to optimized process control
A food company reduced scrap by 10% through precise conveyor belt speed adjustments, a success often achieved through the use of controllable gear motors with integrated frequency converters. The systems enable flexible speeds and complex motion profiles for robotics and automation. Discover also gear and motor solutions..Functionality and benefits of integrated frequency converters
Basics of frequency converter technology
A frequency converter (FU), as the heart of a controllable gear motor with integrated frequency converter,, modulates current frequency and voltage for stepless motor speed control. Modern FUs also offer precise torque control, important for example in winding applications to secure product quality. For special requirements, there is the motor with frequency converter..
- Stepless control of motor speed by modulating frequency and voltage.
- Precise torque control for demanding applications such as winding processes.
- Reduction of control cabinet volume by up to 30% through the integration of the frequency converter into the motor.
- Significant energy savings, especially in partial load operation (up to 50%).
- Protecting the mechanics through soft start and soft stop functions.
- Increased plant safety thanks to integrated protection mechanisms.
Advantages of integration
Integrated FUs, as used in frequency-controlled gear motors, reduce control cabinet volume (example: 30%). Additional benefits include energy savings (up to 50% in partial load operation) and mechanical-friendly soft start/stop. Integrated protective functions increase plant safety.
Areas of application
Precise speed control, a main advantage of these mechatronic drive units,is crucial for conveyor systems in logistics centers and filling plants. The stage technology also benefits from smooth, precise movements. FU-compatible motors are relevant here.Technical aspects and selection criteria
Motor and gear selection
The selection of gear is crucial when configuring, for example, for high holding torque at low speed (machine tool construction). Factors include power, torque, speed range. Efficiency at the rated operating point influences total operating costs. ATEK provides advice. Discover our controllable gear motors with integrated frequency converters., z.B. für hohes Haltemoment bei niedriger Drehzahl (Werkzeugmaschinenbau). Faktoren sind Leistung, Drehmoment, Drehzahlbereich. Effizienz im Nennbetriebspunkt beeinflusst Gesamtbetriebskosten. ATEK bietet Beratung. Entdecken Sie unser modular industrial gear..
- Careful selection of motor and gear considering power, torque, speed range, efficiency, and specific requirements such as high holding torque.
- Examination of critical frequency converter specifications, including communication interfaces, input voltage, rated power, and required protection class (e.g. IP65).
- Ensuring support for common fieldbus protocols like Profinet or EtherCAT for integration in Industry 4.0 environments.
- Considering thermal management and potential necessity for external fans, especially at operating frequencies below 35 Hz.
- Strict adherence to EMC regulations through proper shielding and grounding to avoid interference and ensure system integrity.
Frequency converter specifications
When selecting a frequency converter, important specifications include communication interfaces, input voltage, rated power of the frequency converter, and the required protection class (e.g. IP65). Fieldbus protocol support (Profinet, EtherCAT) is relevant for Industry 4.0. SEW-EURODRIVE’s MOVIMOT® offers options. controllable gear motor with integrated frequency converter, sind Kommunikationsschnittstellen, Eingangsspannung, Nennleistung des Frequenzumrichters und die erforderliche Schutzart (z.B. IP65) wichtige Spezifikationen. Feldbusprotokoll-Unterstützung (Profinet, EtherCAT) ist für Industrie 4.0 relevant. SEW-EURODRIVEs MOVIMOT® bietet Optionen.
Cooling and EMC
Bei motor-frequency converter units may require external fans to prevent overheating at low speeds (<35 Hz). Proper shielding/grounding for EMC prevents interference and extends FU lifespan. JS-Technik's EASYdrive inverters achieve EMC Class C2. Learn about IP67 stainless steel gear motors..Variants and manufacturers of controllable gear motors
SmartLine vs. EasyLine (Ruhrgetriebe)
Ruhrgetriebe offers SmartLine and EasyLine variants for different requirements. Differences lie in the FU functionality, IO interfaces, and diagnostics. SmartLine supports, for example, CANopen/Profinet, while EasyLine focuses on direct operation. controllable gear motors with integrated frequency converters. für unterschiedliche Anforderungen. Unterschiede liegen im FU-Funktionsumfang, IO-Schnittstellen und Diagnose. SmartLine unterstützt z.B. CANopen/Profinet, EasyLine setzt auf Direktbedienung.
MOVIMOT® (SEW-EURODRIVE)
SEW-EURODRIVE’s MOVIMOT® is a well-known example of a controllable gear motor with integrated frequency converter that combines gear motor and digital FU (0.37-4.0 kW, up to IP66). The SEW engineering tool simplifies planning/commissioning, potentially reducing project times by up to 20%. SEV-EASYdrive (SEVA-tec), der Getriebemotor und digitalen FU kombiniert (0,37-4,0 kW, bis IP66). Das SEW Engineering-Tool vereinfacht Projektierung/Inbetriebnahme, kann Projektzeiten um bis zu 20% reduzieren.
SEV-EASYdrive (SEVA-tec)
SEVA-tec’s SEV-EASYdrive, another solution in the field of gear motors with integrated frequency converter, offers mounting flexibility through a rotatable adapter plate, advantageous in tight spaces. It supports various fieldbus modules. Below 35 Hz, an external fan is recommended. Also consider stepless gear motors.More manufacturers JS-Technik GmbH realizes custom solutions when it comes to controllable gear motors with integrated frequency converters. Many providers develop custom solutions for niche applications (e.g., special flanges, software parameters), which is less common among mass producers..
Challenges and future perspectives
Thermal management and cooling. regelbare Getriebemotoren mit integriertem Frequenzumrichter geht. Viele Anbieter entwickeln Sonderlösungen für Nischenanwendungen (z.B. spezielle Flansche, Softwareparameter), was bei Großserienherstellern seltener ist.
Herausforderungen und Zukunftsperspektiven
Thermomanagement und Kühlung
Bei controllable gear motors with integrated frequency converters. the waste heat of the frequency inverter can reduce the motor lifespan by up to 15%. Efficient cooling concepts (enlarged cooling fins, special fans, correct design/placement) are important. Below 35 Hz, an external fan is often needed (e.g. SEVA-tec SEV-EASYdrive).
Does ATEK also offer custom adaptations for these gear motors?
Compliance with EMC guidelines is mandatory motor-frequency converter units for interference avoidance through shielding, filtering, and grounding. Cable and connector quality affects EMC performance. JS-Technik’s EASYdrive frequency inverters achieve EMC Class C2 without external filters.
Future perspectives
For the future of controllable gear motors with integrated frequency converters. deeper sensor integration (e.g. vibration monitoring for predictive maintenance) and cloud connectivity are expected. A trend in these mechatronic drive units, is frequency inverters with integrated AI for self-optimization of drive processes. The integrated inverter gear motor is a step towards this.Conclusion
Controllable gear motors with integrated frequency converters are key components for efficiency. The integration of the frequency inverter into these variable-speed gear motors saves space, simplifies installation, and increases energy efficiency. The value of these decentralized drive solutions with integrated frequency inverter lies in their flexibility and precision. Optimize your drives with ATEK. Contact us for a tailored solution!
