Packaging and palletising operations are efficiently powered and supported by SEW-EURODRIVE solutions, ensuring reliable performance and streamlined material handling processes.
“Our solutions go further by enabling energy-optimised operation through intelligent control algorithms,” Jacobs adds. “These can be tailored to agricultural loads to achieve significant electricity savings.” One example is the option to operate 87 base Hz units which allows the motor to maintain torque up to 87 Hz before torque begins to drop off. This enables a wider operating speed range without sacrificing torque. Another important benefit of VSD technology is its ability to reduce electrical peak demand. “When motors are started directly on- line, they can draw up to five times their rated current during start-up,” Jacobs explains. “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.” Soft starting and stopping also reduces mechanical stress on gearboxes and drive systems, further improving reliability and extending equipment lifespan. At the same time, SEW-EURODRIVE’s automation platforms support customers in improving productivity and product quality. “This technology enhances users’ ability to synchronise operations across conveyors and processing lines,” he says. “Operators can speed up or slow down equipment depending on the product being processed or the seasonal throughput requirements.” Real-time control also helps improve throughput consistency while reducing product damage. b
SEW-EURODRIVE delivers full turnkey agricultural solutions that support the entire industry, from primary production through to processing and distribution.
Our variable speed drives (VSDs) and automation systems therefore play an important role in improving the performance and efficiency of agriculture-related equipment.
drives (VSDs) and automation systems therefore play an important role in improving the performance and efficiency of agriculture-related equipment.” By enabling precise speed control, VSDs allow machinery to match operating speeds to the load requirements of the application, reducing energy consumption and improving overall efficiency.
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