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Drum motors: Why it is worth switching to repairable quality solutions

Drum motors are installed in many conveyor systems. Although they are inexpensive to purchase, they often cannot be repaired in the event of a defect. This is often due to glued or pressed end covers and the use of less robust materials such as aluminum or plastic. Failure of such motors can lead to longer downtimes, as a complete replacement is required and delivery times for replacement units can vary.

Repairable drum motors have decisive advantages

1Bolted end covers: In contrast to glued variants, bolted end covers allow easy access to the inside of the motor. This makes maintenance and repair work much easier and reduces downtime.
2Robust end covers: Damage caused by external influences is minimized if the end covers are made of cast iron and not aluminium.
3Robust gear parts: Gear parts made of high-alloy, pressure-hardened steel offer greater strength and durability.
4Ground gearbox parts: Many manufacturers rely on milled parts. Gears with ground and planed tooth flanks, on the other hand, offer longer service life and oil durability as well as lower noise levels.
5Larger bearings: The dimensions of ball and needle bearings have a major influence on the rotational speed of the rolling elements and therefore on wear. Larger bearing dimensions promise a longer service life.
6Rapid availability of spare parts: Spare parts for high-quality drum motors are generally available worldwide within 24 to 48 hours, which enables rapid repairs.

MOLL-MOTOR offers repair and replacement

The use of repairable drum motors with bolted end covers and robust materials offers long-term advantages in terms of ease of maintenance, reliability and operational safety. Particularly in critical applications where downtime can cause considerable costs, investing in high-quality, repairable drum motors is an economically sensible decision.

With MOLL-MOTOR you have all the options: Identical replacements, upgrade to identical attachable repairable premium drum motor, as well as quick repair if the model allows it. OEMs can also purchase large quantities of drum motors from MOLL-MOTOR. Thanks to our large portfolio, we can find the right product for both price-sensitive and quality-oriented machine manufacturers.

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