Distribution centers are a demanding environment for electric motors. Often times, the conveyor belts are running 24 hours a day, only stopping for maintenance. In addition, the conveyor belt systems Groschopp worked with varied from nearly no load to carrying parcels weighing several hundred pounds.
Groschopp built a standard AC motor with a right angle worm reducer for this customer because it could be mounted flush against the system rather than jutting out and causing a potential hazard. AC right angle gearmotors can easily support various torque loads, and by using a standard design, Groschopp was able to reduce costs for the conveyor manufacturer.
Challenges
- Continuous duty
- Variable torque load
- Needs to fit into a tight envelope (safety concern)
Solution
- Right angle AC gearmotor mounts alongside system
- Right angle gearbox can easily support the varied torque loads
- Standard gearmotor to eliminate costs