Discover the advantages of stainless steel gear boxes for demanding industrial applications – from food production to the chemical industry.
Why are stainless steel gear boxes indispensable in certain industries?
Stainless steel gear boxes are essential in sectors such as food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, as they meet the highest hygiene standards. Their corrosion resistance und easy cleanability prevent contamination and ensure process safety where standard gear boxes would fail.
What specific advantages do the stainless steel gear boxes from ATEK Drive Solutions offer?
ATEK stainless steel gear boxes provide a system solution as part of a complete drive train (including motors and brakes). You benefit from our modular construction system for enormous variety and quick delivery, customized adjustments even for small series and the use of high-quality materials like AISI 316L for maximum durability.
Which stainless steel is better suited for my application – AISI 304 or AISI 316L?
The choice depends on your specific application. AISI 316L provides superior corrosion resistance due to its molybdenum content, especially against chloride-containing media and aggressive cleaners, as found in dairies. For less aggressive environments,, besonders gegenüber chloridhaltigen Medien und aggressiven Reinigern, wie sie z.B. in Molkereien vorkommen. Für weniger aggressive Umgebungen kann AISI 304 can be a cost-effective alternative. ATEK is happy to assist you in the optimal material selection..
How do ATEK stainless steel gear boxes ensure compliance with strict cleaning requirements like IP69K?
ATEK stainless steel gear boxes achieve high protection classes like IP69K through a thoughtful hygienic design with smooth surfaces,minimized gaps and edges as well as high-quality, resistant sealing systems. This ensures that the gear boxes reliably withstand intensive high-pressure and high-temperature cleaning. Can ATEK also supply custom stainless steel gear boxes for special requirements?
Kann ATEK auch individuelle Edelstahlgetriebe für spezielle Anforderungen liefern?
Yes, ATEK specializes in custom stainless steel gear boxes.Thanks to our flexible modular construction system and our comprehensive engineering expertise, we can also quickly develop tailored solutions for complex requirements and small batch sizes, such as special shafts, specialized mounting flanges, or customized gear ratios.
Are stainless steel gear boxes more expensive and how is the price justified?
Although the acquisition costs for stainless steel gear boxes can be higher than for standard versions, they are often significantly more economical in the long run.The total cost of ownership (TCO) is reduced due to a significantly longer lifespan,a significantly reduced maintenance effort, und and minimized downtimes. For example, one customer was able to extend their maintenance intervals by 60%..
What types of gear boxes are available from ATEK in stainless steel design?
ATEK offers a wide range of gear box types in stainless steel, including bevel gear boxes,, planetary gear boxes,, worm gear boxes, und spur gear boxes.These are also available as high-precision servo variants and in special hygienic design to meet the diverse requirements of your applications.
How does ATEK support customers beyond just delivering stainless steel gear boxes?
ATEK considers itself a system provider and long-term partner.We offer comprehensive technical consulting from the initial design to commissioning, support for the optimization of your entire drive train (including motors and brakes) and develop together with you tailored drive solutions, which are perfectly aligned with your specific processes and needs.
Stainless steel gear boxes are essential for hygiene and process safety in demanding industries such as food and pharmaceutical, as they significantly reduce the risk of contamination – in food businesses, for example, by over 90%. ATEK Drive Solutions supplies not only stainless steel gear boxes as a um über 90%.
ATEK Drive Solutions liefert als system provider but also complete, integrated drive solutions, which are individually configurable thanks to amodular construction system and in-depth engineering expertise and can reduce system complexity for customers by up to 20%. The investment in ATEK stainless steel gear boxes pays off through um bis zu 20% senken können.
Die Investition in ATEK Edelstahlgetriebe zahlt sich durch significantly lower total cost of ownership (TCO), achieved through maximum durability,, reduced maintenance intervals (up to 60% longer), und minimized production downtimes,which can pay off, for example, in fish processing within just 18 months. Learn all about the advantages, applications, and selection criteria of stainless steel gear boxes. Find the optimal solution for your specific requirements!
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Introduction to stainless steel gear boxes
Why standard often isn’t enough.
Production downtimes caused by corrosion on standard gear boxes pose a significant risk. Material choice is critical for process safety, especially in moist or chemically demanding environments – a realization that many industries only gain through experience. For example, a food facility reduces its contamination risks by over 90% by switching to stainless steel components. For more information, see More about stainless steel gear boxes..
The first step to clean processes
The surface quality of a gear box is crucial for its cleanability. The smooth, pore-free surface of stainless steel minimizes deposits and facilitates verifiable cleaning processes, leading to reduced downtime. A pharmaceutical company, for example, was able to reduce its cleaning time by 15% by switching to hygienic stainless steel drives,which improved efficiency.Design features and hygiene requirements
Stainless steel as the material of choice.
The choice between AISI 304 and the more resistant AISI 316L stainless steel depends on the application. The specific composition, especially the molybdenum content in AISI 316L, determines the resistance to chloride-containing media and aggressive cleaners. For dairies with frequent use of disinfectants, AISI 316L is often recommended, as it can achieve a lifespan up to 50% longer under these conditions.
- Choice of stainless steel (AISI 304 or AISI 316L) depending on specific application requirements.
- AISI 316L offers superior corrosion resistance due to its molybdenum content, especially against chloride-containing media.
- Recommendation of AISI 316L for hygiene-sensitive areas with frequent use of aggressive cleaners (e.g., dairies).
- High protection class like IP69K ensures tightness even during intense high-pressure cleaning for stainless steel gear boxes..
- Special sealing concepts and food-grade NSF H1 lubricants are standard for corrosion-resistant gear boxes..
- Design features support verifiable cleaning processes and minimize contamination risks for drives made of stainless steel..
Cleaning processes and sealing integrity.
The resistance of gear boxes to daily high-pressure cleaning is an important aspect. The protection class IP69K ensures that drives withstand intensive cleaning processes with high temperatures and pressures, which is essential in food processing. Our IP69K stainless steel gear boxes utilize special seals and NSF H1 lubricants, as are required for stainless steel worm gear boxes in the food industry.Technical specifications and customization options
Variety of gear box types in stainless steel.
Various gear box types such as worm, spur, bevel, or planetary gear boxes in stainless steel design are available. Each design offers specific advantages regarding torque, ratio, and space requirements that can be precisely tailored to the respective needs. An example is the use of our compact servo bevel gear boxes made of stainless steel in packaging machines, enabling precision in tight spaces with an efficiency of over 95%.
- Availability of different gear box types in: stainless steel designworm, spur, bevel, and planetary gear boxes.
- Each design is optimized for specific requirements regarding torque, ratio, and space requirements for gear boxes made of stainless steel..
- Example: Compact servo bevel gear boxes made of stainless steel for precise applications in packaging machines with over 95% efficiency.
- Modular construction system allows for a variety of configurations and adjustments for stainless steel gear boxes..
- Short delivery times even for custom modifications thanks to the flexible system for VA gear boxes..
- Development of special solutions, such as special hollow shafts, can be realized in a short time for our stainless steel gear boxes.
Individuality through modular design.
When standard solutions do not meet complex requirements, our modular system offers relief. The construction system for gear boxes with stainless steel motors allows numerous configurations and short delivery times, even for custom adaptations. For a manufacturer of filling systems, for example, a special hollow shaft for a stainless steel planetary gear box was developed, which was production-ready within four weeks.Competitive advantages and applications.
More than just corrosion protection.
Does stainless steel only offer rust resistance, or does it also open up the potential for longer maintenance cycles? The longevity and robustness of stainless steel gear boxes. lead to a reduction in downtime and maintenance costs, which lowers overall operating costs (TCO). For example, a customer in the chemical industry was able to extend their maintenance intervals for gear boxes by 60% by switching to stainless steel solutions from ATEK.
Industry-specific application areas
The advantages of stainless steel drives are pronounced in many industries. These include the food and pharmaceutical industry, chemical, as well as shipbuilding and offshore applications – areas where hygiene and durability are required. Our compact stainless steel gear motors are used, for example, in beverage filling, while corrosion-resistant units operate on drilling rigs.Cost-effectiveness and future prospects
Cost-benefit analysis in detail
The higher acquisition costs of stainless steel gear boxes. can be justified in the long term. An analysis of life cycle costs often shows that savings from lower maintenance, fewer failures, and a longer lifespan compensate for the initial additional costs. For example, the investment in stainless steel gear boxes was amortized for a fish processing company through avoided production stoppages within 18 months. Stainless steel bevel gear boxes often represent a suitable choice here.
- Higher acquisition costs are justified by lower life cycle costs (TCO) for stainless steel gear boxes. .
- Long-term savings through reduced maintenance effort and fewer production outages at corrosion-resistant gear boxes..
- extended lifespan of the stainless steel gear boxes contributes to cost-effectiveness.
- Amortization of the additional investment often occurs within a short time, as demonstrated by the example of a fish processing company (18 months) with Nirosta gear boxes .
- ATEK’s continuous research focuses on new materials, innovative surface treatments, and advanced sealing technologies for VA gear boxes..
- Goal of the developments: further increase efficiency, extend lifespan, and optimize resource use in stainless steel drives..
- Example of future-oriented solutions: IP67 stainless steel gear motors with integrated control electronics for sustainable drive concepts.
Innovations and sustainability
Future developments at stainless steel gear boxes. aim for further improvements. ATEK continuously researches new materials, surface treatments, and sealing technologies to increase efficiency and lifespan while optimizing resource use. The development of IP67 stainless steel gear motors with integrated electronics is an example of contributions to advanced and sustainable drive solutions.Conclusion
The core message for your decision
The decision for stainless steel gear boxes from ATEK is an investment in production safety. It is not just about a component, but about the reliability and hygiene of the entire production chain, supported by our system competence. One example is the integration of our stainless steel gear boxes with servo motors and brakes, which reduced system complexity for a customer in packaging technology by 20%.
ATEK’s contribution to your long-term success
ATEK supports beyond the product. We provide consulting and develop tailored drive solutions tailored to specific needs and processes, from design to commissioning. The positive experiences of our customers, who secure their product quality with stainless steel gear boxes. , confirm this approach.
Corrosion-resistant gear boxes represent an investment in the future security of production. ATEK Drive Solutions offers durable and hygienic drive technology. We are happy to provide individual consulting.
