NORD Drivesystems recently added two new sizes to the MAXXDRIVE line. The new 133,000 & 177,000 in-lb nominal torque units are a well-received addition to the now 11-member family, complementing the larger units and promising even greater flexibility to system designers. The entire MAXXDRIVE line is modular, and can be configured with a wide array […]
Efficiency and reliability with NORD overhead conveyors
All NORD products offer heavy-duty construction and high quality precision machined components, and NORD’s overhead conveyors are no exception. With 95% efficiency and minimal maintenance requirements, the SK9055…
Gearmotors enhance material handling energy efficiency
Energy efficiency is an ever growing concern and a focus point in the manufacturing and material handling portions of the supply chain industry, not only to reduce cost and time, but also to help protect the environment. Gearmotors, electric motors, speed reducers and ac vector drives play key roles in improving the energy efficiency of…
Heavy duty spread bearing design
NORD offers several variations of the VL heavy duty spread bearing designs, all which have specific features and advantages based on the specific mixing and agitating application requirements….
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Worry free mixing with heavy-duty spread bearing design
NORD offers several variations of the VL heavy duty spread bearing designs, all which have specific features and advantages based on the specific mixing and agitating application requirements. The first variation, VL2, offers reinforced output shaft bearings with increased bearing distance. This spread bearing design accommodates for high overhung thrust loads and allows for longer…
Mix it up with NORD: We offer drive solutions for mixing applications
NORD gearboxes are oil-tight, hygienic, and non-contaminating, which makes them ideal for mixing applications. NORD drives designed specifically for mixers and agitators are extremely rugged. The drives use heavy-duty bearings supported in NORD’s one-piece UNICASE™ housing to handle the substantial shaft loads typical of mixing viscous liquids, pastes, creams, suspensions, and powders. NORD gearboxes have…
NORD offers premium efficient alternative to industry-standard worm units
NORD Drivesystems’ new SK92.1 and SK93.1 series helical-bevels boast gear efficiencies of up to 97%. Typical right angle worm reducers range in efficiency from 40 to 90% depending…
NORD offers premium efficient alternative to industry-standard worm units
NORD Drivesystems’ new SK92.1 and SK93.1 series helical-bevels are exceptionally efficient with gear efficiencies up to 97%. Typical right angle worm reducers range in efficiency from 40%-90% depending on size, ratio and output speed. The increased efficiency of NORD’s 2-stage bevels can result in as much as a 30% energy savings. It is easy to…