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From Drive Systems to Solutions

Posted on by David Priestman

Whether conveying goods or lifting heavy loads, every movement needs a drive system. However, different applications have different requirements. As a developer of drive solutions, NORD offers via its modular product range all components of drive technology that can be combined in various configurations.

NORD implements the appropriate selection, design and calculation of the drives. Drive systems consisting
of gear unit, motor and drive electronics thus become tailor-made solutions for specific industry applications. Hence, the company is able to fulfil a wide range of specific requirements.

A modular system offering numerous solutions

One example is the requirement for energy efficiency. NORD has electric motors that can be used worldwide and comply with all relevant international regulations. With its IE5+ synchronous motors, the developer surpasses the efficiencies of the currently highest defined energy efficiency class (IE5). They are also part of the integrated gear unit/motor concept DuoDrive that combines the IE5+ motor with a single-stage helical gear unit in one housing. DuoDrive achieves one of the highest efficiencies on the market within this power class. Users also benefit from expertise and additional services, such as the NORD ECO efficiency analysis that allows the implementation of upcoming drive tasks with optimal energy consumption.

Another current example is condition monitoring that NORD can integrate into its drive solutions. With an IIoT solution, it is possible to determine and analyse drive and status data via the integrated PLC of the frequency inverter. The data can also be made available to the central systems of the users. This provides important information for predictive maintenance, allowing machinery and equipment to be maintained proactively, while reducing downtimes and increasing overall system efficiency.

Solutions to optimise user performance

“Requirements are changing – and we are actively following this path” reports Jörg Niermann, Head of
Marketing at NORD. “We are continuously developing our drive components to provide our customers with
solutions that help them progress technically, economically and environmentally.” By combining a wide
modular product range with technical expertise and knowledge in more than 100 industries, NORD creates
drive systems that are tailored to specific needs and delivered as complete solutions from a single source.

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Powerful Motor Driven Roller Launched

Posted on by David Priestman

Less complexity, fewer variants, more efficiency, more power and simpler, faster commissioning, and maintenance. Lenze is driving the future of conveyance with a revolutionary new magnetic motor driven roller (MDR) to support intralogistics customers. The o450 MDR will integrate directly into existing conveyor systems and deliver an output of 115 watts, making it more than twice as powerful as comparable systems on the market. Thanks to the vernier principle, the MDR is pleasantly quiet in operation. With energy savings of 30 percent compared to conventional motor driven rollers, it also impresses in terms of sustainability. Visitors to LogiMat in Stuttgart saw this product in action.

Due to the unique design, this motor has significantly lower copper and iron losses overall, which means that less heat is generated within the roller. This results in a positive effect regarding efficiency as cooler copper windings have lower resistance (and therefore lower copper losses). The cooler magnets have a higher magnetic flux linkage and can therefore achieve the same torque with a lower current. Depending on the speed, the MDR would therefore fulfill efficiency classes IE7 – IE9 and the customer saves up to 30 percent energy compared to conventional systems. An example: in a logistics centre with 20 km of conveyor line and 20,000 motor driven rollers from Lenze in use, savings of up to 335 MWh of electricity or 145 t of CO2 would be possible.

The o450 from Lenze can handle up to 30kg. Even at low speeds, it offers the full nominal torque, which is hugely advantageous for accelerating conveyed goods.

Motor driven roller with 24 V or 48 V

The motor transfers its rotational energy via its rotor directly to the conveyed goods or the conveyor belt. The motor is based on the Vernier principle and combines a 3-phase AC motor with a loss-free magnetic gearbox. The advantage over a conventional drive system is that the motor roller operates at 24 V or 48 V, which means non-electricians can replace, maintain, or install the roller. As there are no moving parts apart from the bearings and the usual gearbox noises are eliminated, the o450 is exceptionally quiet. This also increases the attractiveness of working in a warehouse.

Variances are also reduced by 85 percent with this gearless MDR. This minimizes design resources while minimizing excess inventory in a warehouse. Competitors currently have up to ten different gear ratios in their portfolio, according to Lenze.

In addition, the cabling effort is also significantly reduced. While comparable products require cables for speed and temperature monitoring in addition to the power connection, the latter two are integrated into the roller of the Lenze o450.

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Rollers for Energy Efficiency

 

Drive Systems at LogiMAT

Posted on by Keith McKinley

At the LogiMAT trade show in Stuttgart the drive specialist Nord will present its reliable and energy-efficient drive systems units for the industry.

In intralogistics, parcels of different weights must be transported continuously – often over relatively long distances. Special requirements are placed on performance, reliability and energy efficiency of the drive technology used. For this purpose, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS designed suitable drive solutions – and will present them from 19 to 21st March 2024 at LogiMAT in Stuttgart.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has developed the DuoDrive gear unit/motor combination specifically for intralogistics. A highly efficient IE5+ synchronous motor from NORD is integrated into a helical gear unit, achieving an extremely high efficiency. DuoDrive achieves a constant torque over a wide speed range and thus allows for a significant reduction of drive variants in a system. This results in minimised administrative costs and streamlined service processes.

Compact, maintenance-friendly, pluggable

In addition, the decentralised NORDAC ON frequency inverters have been optimised for the requirements of horizontal conveyor technology. With their compact design, easy maintenance and full pluggability, they are especially suited for large intralogistics systems with various drive units. In the NORDAC ON+ version, they are specially designed for the combination with the IE5+ motor.

NORD does not only support its customers with suitable and resource-saving drive components, but also with competent services. The NORD ECO service, for example, helps to find the most efficient drive solution for a specific application. Here, the energy consumption behaviour of a system is checked with the aid of a measuring device. The data evaluation reveals the fields in which the system may work inefficiently, and NORD provides recommendations for efficiency-optimised drive solutions.

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At LogiMAT, NORD will also present its sustainability programme. The drive specialist commits itself to act in an ecologically, economically and socially responsible manner – providing security for those customers who are also amenable to the Supply Chain Act.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will present its drive solutions for intralogistics from 19 to 21st March 2024 at LogiMAT in Stuttgart. You will find the company at Stand 3C41 in Hall 3.

Configuring Drive Systems to Customer Requirements

Posted on by Keith McKinley

With the modular system, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, as a full-service supplier in drive technology, offers a wide portfolio of drive components that can be individually combined. The company places particular emphasis on energy efficiency, version reduction and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS supplies its customers from more than 100 industries with optimally matched drive systems that are precisely adapted to their individual requirements. The company is one of the leading international full-service suppliers of drive systems and develops and manufactures gear units, motors and drive electronics. The portfolio includes gear units for torques from 10 Nm up to more than 282 kNm, electric motors for power ranges from 0.12 to 1,000 kW and frequency inverters up to 160 kW.

Configurable for any application

With the modular system, drive systems can be combined individually for almost any application – this guarantees solutions which are perfectly tailored to the customer’s requirements. The competent Nord consultants develop tailored concepts that can be optimised with regard to energy efficiency, version reduction and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Users can also configure their drive components online, using the product configurator.

Nord’s production is characterised by a high degree of vertical integration: All quality-determining components are produced at and manufactured in Nord’s own factories. The international production capacities and a network of local subsidiaries in 36 countries ensure a reliable and short-term worldwide supply with service support and spare parts.

Familiar with customer industries

NORD supplies efficient drive solutions for more than 100 industries and is very familiar with their specific requirements. For intralogistics and warehousing, for example, the drive specialist has just defined industry-specific optimised solutions. These solution variants are called LogiDrive and – depending on the required application – are offered in a basic and an advanced version.

The patented DuoDrive geared motor is recommend for applications in the food or beverage industry as well as in the pharmaceutical sector. An efficient IE5+ synchronous motor, which tops the highest defined efficiency class IE5, is integrated into a single-stage helical gear unit – which not only allows for a compact installation space but also ensures high system efficiency.

Modular System for all Drive Solutions

Posted on by David Priestman

NORD Drivesystems supplies its customers from more than 100 industries with optimally matched drive systems that are precisely adapted to their individual requirements. The company is one of the leading international full-service suppliers of drive systems and develops and manufactures gear units, motors and drive electronics. The portfolio includes gear units for torques from 10 Nm up to more than 282 kNm, electric motors for power ranges from 0.12 to 1,000 kW and frequency inverters up to 160 kW.

Configurable for any application

With NORD’s modular system, drive systems can be combined individually for almost any application – this guarantees solutions which are perfectly tailored to the customer’s requirements. The competent NORD consultants develop tailored concepts that can be optimised with regard to energy efficiency, version reduction and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Users can also configure their drive components online, using the product configurator.

NORD’s production is characterised by a high degree of vertical integration: All quality-determining components are produced at NORD and manufactured in our own factories. The international production capacities and a network of local subsidiaries in 36 countries ensure a reliable and short-term worldwide supply with service support and spare parts.

Familiar with customer industries

NORD supplies efficient drive solutions for more than 100 industries and is very familiar with their specific requirements. For intralogistics and warehousing, for example, the drive specialist has just defined industry-specific optimised solutions. These solution variants are called LogiDrive and – depending on the required application – are offered in a basic and an advanced version.

The patented DuoDrive geared motor is recommend for applications in the food or beverage industry as well as in the pharmaceutical sector. An efficient IE5+ synchronous motor, which tops the highest defined efficiency class IE5, is integrated into a single-stage helical gear unit – which not only allows for a compact installation space but also ensures high system efficiency.

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Drive Systems at LogiMAT

 

Nord presents innovative drive technology at FMB 2021

Posted on by Keith McKinley

From 10th to 12th November 2021, the FMB trade fair once again brings together machine manufacturers and their suppliers. Nord Drivesystems will be on site as an exhibitor (booth 20-D2.2) in Bad Salzuflen (North Rhine-Westphalia) presenting the innovative DuoDrive geared motor, the energy-efficient IE5+ synchronous motor, the new decentralised NORDAC ON frequency inverter as well as the NORDAC PRO SK 500P control cabinet inverter.

The new DuoDrive: Gear unit and motor combined

The patent-pending DuoDrive is a groundbreaking innovation: The innovative geared motor integrates the high-efficiency IE5+ synchronous motor into a single-stage helical gear unit housing and sets new standards with regard to performance, installation space and version reduction.

Thanks to its optimised system efficiency, high power density, compact housing dimension and very low noise emissions, it is a real game-changer. Elimination of many wearing parts results in lower maintenance. In combination with the simple commissioning of the complete solution via plug-and-play, this results in a significant decrease of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) compared to existing drive systems.

The IE5+ motor generation sets standards

Considerably lower losses than the IE4 series: The energy-efficient IE5+ permanent magnet synchronous motors achieve their high efficiency that, at times, is significantly above efficiency class IE5 via a wide torque range – and is optimally suitable for operation in the partial load range. The new IE5+ motors are equally interesting for both intralogistics and hygiene-sensitive areas in food and pharmaceutical industries.

The new motor is available in ventilated or smooth versions up to a power of 4.0 kW. The IE5+ synchronous motors can be combined with all gear units and drive electronics from Nord Drivesystems in a modular system. If required, they are provided with a very smooth surface or the nsd tupH surface treatment.

Smart frequency inverter for IIoT applications

Another new product is the decentralised NORDACON frequency inverter. It is characterised by an integrated Ethernet interface, full pluggability as well as a very compact design while providing an economic plug-and-play solution for IIoT environments.

The frequency inverter can be mounted directly on the drive housing and covers lower power ranges of up to 1.0kW. NORDAC ON was designed for use with asynchronous motors, whereas NORDAC ON+ is intended to be combined with synchronous motors, and supplements the NORD high-efficiency portfolio around the new IE5+ motor generation.

Optimum performance in the control cabinet

NORDAC PRO SK 500P frequency inverters are equipped with an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface, a multi-encoder interface for multiple axis operation and a USB interface for voltage-free parameterisation. The variety of interfaces and functions is characteristic: Various inverter versions can be optimally allocated to various application requirements.

Plug-in control, safety and option modules ensure maximum flexibility and the compact book-size design format enables space-saving installation in control cabinets. Perfect for every application.

 

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