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PRODUCT CATALOGUE Individual Actuator Solutions
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PRODUCT CATALOGUE Individual Actuator Solutions

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Product Overview
The catalogue provides a detailed description of AUMA Drives' actuator solutions, emphasizing that technical data may change and does not guarantee suitability for specific applications. It highlights the importance of strategic engineering and system component integration for high-quality, efficient, and reliable drive systems.
Engineering and Design
AUMA's engineering process focuses on understanding customer needs and strategic planning. The use of 3D CAD tools and finite element methods ensures optimal design with minimal material use while maintaining high performance. State-of-the-art production methods ensure safety and economic viability.
Testing and Quality Assurance
AUMA conducts rigorous testing, including torque measurement and vibration tests, to ensure product reliability under realistic conditions. The production plant in Coswig, Germany, maintains high quality standards, supported by certifications like EN ISO 9001 and EN ISO 14001.
Product Offerings
AUMA offers a range of gear units, including worm gear units, helical worm gear units, and slewing gear units, with customizable options for specific applications. Guidelines for selecting gear units are provided based on factors such as intended use, drive performance, and environmental conditions.
Guidelines for Selecting Gear Units
The selection process involves detailed information on intended use, drive motor type, performance, and environmental conditions. Efficiency ratings and self-locking capabilities are discussed, with factors provided for calculating mechanical and thermal loads.
Efficiency and Self-Locking
Efficiency ratings are provided for different gear unit types, with factors to adjust for new gear units. Self-locking capabilities are explained, emphasizing the need for additional components like brakes for certain applications.
Load Types and Factors
Tables assist in calculating load factors based on daily service hours, ambient temperature, and starting frequency. An exemplary assignment of applications to different load types guides users in selecting appropriate gear units.
Specifications and Parameters
Load categories are defined as light, medium, and strong impacts with corresponding weights to be accelerated. Factor fL and starting efficiency ratings for various worm gear configurations and sizes are provided.
Procedures and Calculations
Example calculations demonstrate the required output torque based on mechanical and thermal loads, using specific factors from tables. Gear unit selection is exemplified based on calculated torque requirements and efficiency.
Worm Wheel Sets
Applications include heavy industry and precision tasks, manufactured with high-quality materials and lean manufacturing principles. Specifications include center distance, modules, transmission ratios, and materials used for worm shafts and wheels.
Worm Gear Units
Characteristics include high transmission ratios, compact design, and low noise levels due to hardened and grinded tooth flanks. Various mounting positions with specific lubricant requirements are detailed.
Recommendations and Best Practices
Ensure correct gear contact pattern setting, appropriate storage, sufficient lubrication, and completion of the running-in procedure for fault-free operation. Use synthetic oil for lubrication and corrosion protection according to ISO standards.
Technical Specifications
Specifications for gear types SVA and SVV focus on output torque and operational parameters. All data is based on S1 operation at an ambient temperature of 20°C using synthetic oil.
Procedures and Recommendations
Procedures for venting, oil filling, oil level checking, and oil draining are outlined, with quantities available on request. Recommendations include maintaining specified torque limits and using appropriate mounting and oiling procedures.
Performance Data
Detailed performance data is provided for various transmission ratios, drive speeds, output speeds, rated drive power, rated output torque, efficiency, and maximum output torque.
Design and Construction
Design details include shaft dimensions, thread depths, and cover options. The use of shrink-on disks, torque arms, and circlip grooves according to DIN 472 is specified.
Critical Information
Ensure compliance with specified torque limits to avoid exceeding maximum output torques. Follow recommended oiling and venting procedures to maintain optimal performance.
Technical Specifications
Specifications for gear units SSVA, SS_V, SS_VF, and SS_AF include dimensions, shaft sizes, and permissible loads. The gear units are designed for use in elevators and stage drives, emphasizing low noise and high efficiency.
Procedures
Instructions for installation and maintenance include oil filling, checking oil levels, and draining. The use of synthetic oils for optimal performance is specified.
Standards and Norms
References to DIN standards for measurements and screw strength classes are included. Permissible radial and axial forces for different gear sizes and configurations are outlined.
Recommendations
Recommendations include using torque reaction levers to minimize bending wear on motor shafts and ensuring proper alignment and installation to prevent excessive wear.
Data Summary
Tables provide data on transmission ratios, drive speeds, output torques, and efficiencies for various gear configurations. The importance of not exceeding maximum output torques during operation is highlighted.
Key Features
Low-noise operation due to worm gear stages, high efficiency with helical precision spur gears, and long service life with explorer bearings are key features.
Additional Options
Options include hollow shafts for shrink discs and direct motor installation for confined spaces.
Technical Specifications
Specifications for mechanical components include optional features such as screw-in heaters, oil sensors, and temperature sensors. Dimensions and configurations for mounting options, transportation threads, and oil filling and draining mechanisms are outlined.
Transmission Ratios and Performance
Transmission ratios for different sizes are listed, with lubrication using Polyglycol and an ambient temperature of 40°C. Efficiency is noted to be ≥ 94%, with maximum output torque and radial force specified according to EN 115 standards.
Lifetime and Force Parameters
Tables provide data on lifetime, radial force, input speed, maximum rated motor power, and radial force for different operational conditions.
Slewing Gear Units
Slewing gear units are described as compact worm gear units capable of withstanding axial and radial forces and tilting moments. They are suitable for various applications, including CPV trackers and cranes, due to their self-locking feature.
Design and Operation
The design emphasizes the importance of mounting on a stable, vibration-absorbing frame. Slewing gear units are filled with grease and require regular re-lubrication.
Load Diagrams and Torque Specifications
Load diagrams illustrate permissible loads for slewing gear units, with specific conditions for axial, radial, and tilting forces.
Specifications
Permissible radial forces for different screw types and roller bearings are outlined. The DRW 80 precision gear unit is designed for heliostats and CPV trackers, emphasizing high accuracy, efficiency, and maintenance-free operation.
Technical Data
The DRW 80 slewing gear units can handle axial forces, radial forces, and tilting moments. The maximum static output torque is 1,500 Nm, with an output speed of less than 1 rpm and an efficiency of approximately 30%.
Service and Maintenance
AUMA Drives offers comprehensive after-sales service, including maintenance, repair, and spare parts supply. Training sessions for system operation and a test bench service are also provided.
Quality and Standards
The company adheres to EN ISO 9001, DNV, and ABS standards, ensuring high-quality production. Technical data sheets and operation instructions are available online.
Contact Information
AUMA Drives GmbH is located in Coswig, Germany, with subsidiaries in over 70 countries. Contact details and further information are available on their website.
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This catalogue is a description of our products. The data included in this catalogue does not contain any indication regarding characteristics or suitability for certain or assumed application purposes. The technical data is subject to change without notice. Liability for illustrations and information included in the catalogue shall be excluded for both AUMA Drives and third parties acting on our behalf. (Issue August 2015)

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Comprehensive technical information is available on the Internet: www.auma-drives.com

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GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING GEAR UNITS WORM WHEEL SETS WORM GEAR UNITS AND DOUBLE WORM GEAR UNITS HELICAL WORM GEAR UNITS WORM HELICAL GEAR UNITS ESCALATOR GEAR UNITS SLEWING GEAR UNITS

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The Core of our engineering: the crown ENGINEERING The quality of a drive concept mainly depends on the optimum fit of all system components. Consequently, the main issues are understanding and strategic thinking, developing and intelligent planning. And of course know-how, motivation and innovative ideas. Whenever you are looking for a suitable drive system solution, we can certainly provide the ideal implementation. Whether by intelligent configuration based on our modular system or by customized new developments which we will tailor to your exact requirements. We are your competent partner...

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Development processes for individual actuator systems are often preceded by rough sketches. As a matter of fact, these first outlines are the product of intensive communication and exchange between you, the customer, and ourselves. Your specific requirements are already intertwined with our expertise and many years of experience. At this phase, we already lay the headstone for a successful and straight forward project flow. DESIGN AND CALCULATION – USING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY PUTTING TO THE ACID TEST  The production facilities within the AUMA Group clearly highlight that production and assembly...

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Customised actuator solutions GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING GEAR UNITS AUMA Drives offer long-lasting systems and reliable components in top material quality for machines and plants considering virtually any size. Gears from our modular system can be modified and completed with the option of low-noise brake motors, variable-speed gear units, electronic speed controls, or individual sub-assemblies. By machining tooth profiles while applying state-of-the-art technology, we achieve excellent antifriction qualities, low noise and a high level of efficiency. Our drives are maintained at the highest level...

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OVERVIEW INFORMATION NEEDED FOR PROCESSING INQUIRIES As the gear is to be precisely sized by AUMA Drives, we request the following information: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Intended use of gear unit Type of drive motor Drive performance P1 in kW Drive rotational speed n1 in rpm Gear output torque T2 in Nm Gear output speed n2 in rpm Desired total transmission ratio i = n1 / n2 Is mathematically exact transmission ratio required? Type of driven machine Operation mode >> even >> uneven >> do jolts occur Average daily operating time in hours Starting frequency per hour On time per hour c.d.f....

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OVERVIEW Table 6 Starting efficiency rating η Table 7 Exemplary assignment of applications to the different load types Agitators Auxiliary actuators for tool machines Blades, cutting machines Main actuators for tool machines Bottling machines Mixing machines Bucket excavators Packaging machines Paper machines Centrifugal compressors Pressing devices Centrifugal pumps Road-building machines Rolling mill adjustment mechanisms Clearing machines Rolling mills Conveyor installations coarse and non-homogeneous material Rotating mechanisms for cranes Conveyor installations homogeneous loads Running...

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Worm wheel sets – matching splines WORM WHEEL SETS AUMA Drives worm wheel sets are used worldwide. They have been proven both in the heavy industry sector (mining, construction and steel industry) as well as in precision tasks such as indexing devices, rotary tables and positioning systems in machine tools. No matter whether standard or special solutions, small quantities or series production – AUMA Drives are your competent partner for high-quality wheel sets. We produce in compliance with the lean manufacturing principle. Our machine pool has been optimally adapted to the central production...

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Using high-precision gear cutting machines, AUMA Drives manufacture worm wheel sets with splines in accordance with DIN 3975 profile ZK right-handed-ascending (AUMA Drives worm gear units can be operated in both rotation directions. Left-handed-ascending versions are available on request.). Compared to other profile shapes, their flank geometry makes ZK splines insensitive to wear which might be caused by misalignment such as bending of worm due to excessive torque loads or incorrect axes within the housing. AUMA DRIVES PROVIDE >> Worm wheel sets with centre distance 40 to 500 mm with modules...

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DIMENSION SHEETS worm wheel crown dowel screw and washer Assembly reference reference groove (supporting side for milling) reference groove (supporting side for milling) * measure for further machining case-hardened, tempered reference groove (supporting side for milling) *measure for further machining reference groove (supporting side for milling) case-hardened, tempered case-hardened, tempered * measure for further machining reference groove b1 (supporting side for milling) DIN b 332-R4x8.5 * measure for further machining 0.1 case-hardened, tempered Assembly reference The screw connection must...

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Compact solution with persuasive power WORM GEAR UNITS AND DOUBLE WORM GEAR UNITS Due to their exceptional characteristics, worm gear units are indispensable for a multitude of applications. Worm gear units rank top when implementing high transmission ratios (up to i = 100) within one gear stage. With reference to the transmitted power, worm gear units are the most compact gear type. Simultaneous alignment of several tooth pairs as well as the line-shaped contact of tooth flanks are the basis for uniform, vibration and shock damping force or torque transmission. Hardened and grinded tooth flanks...

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