July 7, 2011
Groschopp worked with a manufacturer to create an automated system for moving heavy prison doors (weighing anywhere from 200-1200 lbs each). For this application, tight installation using a right angle reducer and the smallest possible motor was important. Because the prison doors would only be operating intermittently, Groschopp was able to use a smaller—and less […]
July 6, 2011
Groschopp’s DC planetary gearmotor provided a low speed, high starting torque solution that could smoothly control a three to four element automated sliding glass door. The compact, inline design of the motor allowed it to fit discretely within a wall cavity. The motor was designed with an inexpensive integrated control that could set start and […]
July 5, 2011
When it comes to safety, having a motor that is reliable is a must. After testing motors from several different manufacturers, an automated smoke curtain OEM trusted Groschopp to do the job. A top concern for this OEM was the reliability of the motor after prolonged periods of inactivity. Because the motor would rarely be […]