An example of SEW-EURODRIVE’s variable speed drive offering is the MOVITRAC® series, delivering flexible and efficient motor control across a wide range of applications.
SEW-EURODRIVE’s industrial gear units, high efficiency motors, variable frequency drives and automation software form part of a growing range of solutions being adopted in agriculture-related operations.
Variable loads are common feature of agricultural drive applications.
Using variable speed drives allows a controlled ramp-up of the motor, reducing current spikes and helping lower peak demand charges from the electricity supplier.
on robust drive and automation systems to ensure reliable material handling, processing and irrigation. “From fruit grading lines and grain silos to irrigation pumps and feed processing plants, these operations demand equipment that can run continuously in challenging environments,” he says. “Machinery and components must withstand dust, moisture, variable loads and seasonal production peaks.” Dusty environments are common in grain
SEW-EURODRIVE’s automation platforms support customers in improving productivity and product quality.
silos and milling facilities, while moisture ingress can occur through outdoor exposure or frequent wash-down cleaning in food processing environments. SEW-EURODRIVE addresses these challenges through a combination of protective design features and specialised motor technologies. “One way we deal with these conditions is through high ingress protection ratings, ranging from IP65 up to IP69K,” Jacobs explains. “Dust-ignition-proof motors are also available for applications where combustible dust may be present, such as
From fruit grading lines and grain silos to irrigation pumps and feed processing plants, these operations demand equipment that can run continuously in challenging environments.
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