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The infinite possibilities of innovative drive technology!

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Save up to 50% on energy? Possib e:: MGF..1-DSM!

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Raise efficiency cross the entire value chain by 30%? Possib e!

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Stand F12 and F09

When this year’s HANNOVER MESSE opens its doors, SEW-EURODRIVE will once again be in attendance. We want to fascinate and inspire our visitors – with a motto that you can count on: “THE PROMISE OF POSSIBLE.“

You can measure us by this pledge: We promise you energy savings, net-worked supplier management, efficiency enhancements, fastest delivery of complete packages on the market, and much more besides. In Hanover, we will show you brand new products and services that offer you real added value. Though we will not be neglecting our established range, of course. And all this will be supported with facts that you can rely on.

Yours sincerely,

Jürgen Blickle

We keep our promises

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If you have questions about the trade fair or our solutions, would like to make an appointment or inquire about the availability of specialized contact persons i call us, we would be happy to help you: +49 511 895-405-0 You can also reach us at [email protected]

Main stand and expansion areaDrive solutions, systems and services for the future are located inHall 15, stands F12 and F09

Industrial gear units exhibitionLarge, strong, flexible – experience our industrial gear units. Expansion area in Hall 15, stand F09; Outdoor areas S89 + S95 and in the crossover between Halls 11 and 14

ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendor Association)We will also be showcasing our innovative solutions for compatible network systems at the ODVA stand.Hall 11, stand E47.

ETG (EtherCAT Technology Group)Live: EtherCAT®, the open source fieldbus for automation technology.Hall 9, stand D18

AS International AssociationOur intelligent cabling system for simple sensors and actuators.Hall 9, stand D06.

PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International)Detailed information about the PNO system bus, the innovative control solution in the field of drive and auto-mation technology.Hall 9, stand D68

Automation & IT TourWe provide the drive, you step on the gas – in our race simulator!Hall 15, stand D58

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Poland: Land of innovation and growth

Each year, HANNOVER MESSE

sets the focus of the world

audience on a different country.

This year all eyes are on the

partner country of Poland. And

Poland does not disappoint.

An expected continued economic

growth of 3.5% up to 2018 and

gross domestic product of 475

billion dollars are just some of

its impressive key figures. The

features of many of Poland’s

industrial sectors are innovation

and strong growth.

Polish industry is growing.

And at a high rate. This growth

is attracting international inves-

tors as well as Polish ones and

is helping the country to develop

at speed. Both the political and

business spheres have set their

sights on innovations. The larg-

est partner of the Polish economy

in terms of both imports and ex-

ports is its neighbor Germany.

At HANNOVER MESSE 2017,

Poland will be showcasing its

expertise in the areas of indus-

trial automation, IT and energy.

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*** INDUSTRY 4.0 ***

INDUSTRY4.0

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The Factory of the Future – the perfect combination of man, technology and IT

Industry 4.0 – Networked worlds

In the future, the real and virtual worlds will merge and be fully networked with one anoth-er. This development will enable completely

new forms of production and collaboration. What’s new about this approach is that it is not just ma-chines and integrated systems that will commu-nicate with one another. As part of Industry 4.0, all systems will be intelligently networked and will also exchange real-time information with the products to be manufactured. Core elements of In-dustry 4.0 include cyber-physical systems, which supply knowledge to and network real objects. The idea is that the product finds its way autonomously through the factory for shipping.

Technologies for innovative solutionsThe Innovation section of SEW-EURODRIVE has been working for some years on this new modular technology system that enables intelligent, inno-vative and cost-optimized application solutions. In particular, innovations in the fields of induc-tive and optical track guidance, contactless energy transfer systems and energy storage, safety tech-nology, wireless and navigation technology, sensor technology, drive technology and parameterizable control systems are opening up new technical pos-sibilities, from transportation logistics to robotic assistance systems.

SEW focuses on Industry 4.0 in Graben-NeudorfBased on the value creation principles of “one-piece flow“ and “small factory unit“, SEW- EURODRIVE has begun to implement the visions of Industry 4.0 in its own Graben-Neudorf plant and has developed concepts for logistics, assembly and production tasks. In the gearmotor assembly section of Graben-Neudorf, SEW-EURODRIVE has already implemented a concept using mobile logis-tics and assembly assistants. Autonomous, intelli-gent, self-organizing logistics assistants take over the logistic delivery of material for the workplaces just-in-time. In this way, the small factory units – the factories within the factory – are interlinked.

The industrial sector is in upheaval: The growing speed of innovation has increased the pressure on our companies.

Long-term strategies therefore need to be developed that go beyond the current status quo and set out a specific view

of the future tailored to a company’s own activities, history, image and portfolio.

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The described structures help to maximize flexibil-ity, while logistics assistants can be easily scaled for the corresponding tasks. Sequential process-es are replaced with parallel workflows. These parallel structures ensure a lasting increase in the availability of the overall system. In the case of systems with fixed structures, the failure of an upstream roller conveyor, for example, will bring the entire production process to a standstill. If a mobile logistics assistant should fail, the process is simply adopted by another vehicle in the swarm and production continues. The transport of goods becomes more compact and can be flexibly adapted to the capacity utilization of the plant. This philos-ophy is in keeping with the notion of Industry 4.0 of creating intelligent products that find their own way through the value creation chain by means of mobile systems.

Modular, U-shaped assembly cells form the key areas of assembly. These are used to establish flexible structures capable of responding quick-ly to the demand for new products and process changes. Here, workers and assembly assistants already share a workplace. Gear units are being as-sembled, motors mounted and filled with oil, and drives checked and transported to the paint shop – all with the help of mobile assembly assistants.

Within modular assembly islands, they act as a mobile workbench that goes to the individual workstations and sets itself to the perfect work-ing height. The assembly assistant becomes a cyber-physical system. Married to the order, it also carries all of the relevant order information, supporting the assembly workers in their job and providing key information about each assembly sequence. The collaboration between man and as-sistant makes it possible to realize completely new production concepts. Savings of approx. 30% can be achieved compared to conventional production methods. Products and assistance systems serve as cyber-physical systems and carry order-specific

data with them, thus reducing the number of errors. The system enables a wide range of individ-ually configured drives.

The machining production section of SEW- EURODRIVE now uses an intelligently linked production system with closed quality control loops. Complete processing enables short order throughput times, which ensures high levels of productivity while retaining a high level of flexi-bility. Mobile handling assistants are used for assembly and workpiece removal to lighten the workload of employees. In the worm manu-facturing section, a specially developed mobile handling assistant with a magnetic grab is respon-sible for the bin picking – taking the un sorted raw parts out of the line bin and placing them on the feed conveyor. After machining, the

handling assistant lifts the finished pieces from the feed conveyor and places them in a honeycomb shelf for the hardening process. The aim is not to remove people from the factories completely. The idea is for the handling robots to help the people by moving heavy parts and placing them in the correct position so that the employee can work without any strain.

New perspectives based on a solid foundationOne thing here is particularly important – tech-nology is not just an end in itself but a basis for Industry 4.0. “Lean Industry 4.0“ will combine the “new“ concepts of Industry 4.0 with the es-tablished principles of lean management and thus enable new collaboration between humans, ma-chines and products, with the focus on humans and their value creation.

Material supply using autonomous logistic assistants



SEW-EURODRIVE has an answer to the pop-ular trend toward digitalization: innovative system solutions that follow the principle of

the Lean Sm@rt Factory. Perfectly realized, Indus-try 4.0-based lean principles and approaches form the basis for networked, modular and efficient production that meets customers’ needs in single quantities. The key to success? The symbiosis of man and technology along the entire value creation chain – from configuration to production and as-sembly, all the way to delivery! The Industry 4.0 Real Smart Factory concept by SEW-EURODRIVE can raise efficiency throughout the value creation chain by 30%. The chaining of individual process modules makes up the core element. SEW-EURO-DRIVE’s mobile assistance systems take over the non-value creating, tedious work.

Mobile handling assistants can be used in diverse ways. Whether used in the area of production for automated machine loading and unloading or in the assembly/joining process to relieve employees, MRK functionality makes it possible. Mobile as-sembly assistants function like driving workbench-

es that support employees using interactive in-structions during the assembly sequence. Mobile logistics assistants navigate together freely around the room and take over the logistic delivery. By ad-justing the amount of work or delivery load they can also be used as mobile assembly assistants.

And now to complete the puzzle. SEW-EURO-DRIVE’s extensive product and technology port-folio makes this all possible. In order to ensure a smooth process sequence in the factories, the mo-bile assistant systems use highly modern naviga-tion, location and communication methods.

Light and LED-based optical data transmissionStationary light modules on the ceiling or floor generate communication sections. Light com-munication takes place between vehicles that are equipped with light modules and the stationary units. Likewise, communication occurs among the vehicles through light modules. The light modules are designed to display vehicle conditions and in-formation using visual devices (driving, braking, turning, etc.).

Navigation and location through SLAM (Simultaneous localization and mapping; simul-tane Lokalisierung und Kartenerstellung)The vehicles are equipped with safety laser scan-ners that emit laser beams which reflect against objects in the environment allowing their distance from the mobile logistics assistants to be ascer-tained. The assistants’ navigation system creates a map of the environment using the laser’s measure-ments. The vehicle can locate itself on this map using the laser’s measurements and odometry (estimated position and orientation using the pro-pulsion system). The system is also capable of po-sitioning relative to the other objects. This allows free navigation in the factory without additional reference points.

Inductive energy transfer (MOVITRANS®)When it comes to bridging lengthy travel distanc-es at high speed without wear and tear, system operators cannot get by without mobile systems. MOVITRANS® is the ideal power supply system for your needs – contactless, clean, silent. It op-erates on the principle of inductive energy trans-

“Use what works and create something new.“ SEW-EURODRIVE is expanding its portfolio and using innovative lean

Sm@rt Factory system solutions alongside proven drive technology, applications and machine automation.

SEW-EURODRIVE shows the profitable side of Industry 4.0


fer. Electrical energy is transferred from a fixed conductor to one or more mobile consumers without contact. Time-consuming, cumbersome drag-chain systems have become a thing of the past. Alongside the well-known line structure, MOVITRANS® can also be used in the future for selective charging and is therefore suitable for optimal integration in logistics processes. Mobile assistance systems are also charged with differ-ent types of energy storage devices: accumula-tors, super capacitors, hybrid storage devices.

The intelligent combination of man and tech-nology with mobile assistance systems makes it feasible to reduce the physical stress on em-ployees in production areas by 30%. Modular factory construction and highly modern worker assistance systems keep market and customer requirements within short time frames.

Augmented reality Software solutions introduce entirely new op-tions. In today’s smart factory buildings, tablets and data goggles project assembly and mainte-nance notes as 3D animation in employees’ visu-al field making complex situations much easier and more understandable. Following the motto that “to see more is to know more,“ assistance is offered in the learning phase and the potential for error, especially at a high variance, is reduced.

SEW-EURODRIVE’s portfolio is rounded out by services for products, systems, machines and plants. Condition monitoring and predictive an-alytics allow digital data to be ascertained and analyzed and results to be predicted. Condition monitoring at SEW-EURODRIVE is the regular/permanent recording of a plant’s condition us-ing sensor technology and measuring systems

such as endoscopy, thermography and vibration measurement. This service aims at enabling maintenance that is based on the actual data of a plant’s condition. With the DriveRadar® concept, SEW-EURODRIVE goes a step further: Know today about what will happen tomorrow! Using data calculated and collected during operation of SEW drive systems and modern data analy-sis methods (e.g. machine learning) that use a digital twin, a precise prognosis about an emer-gent failure can be made. Our goal — a complete solution for data-based predictive maintenance management. Added value for the customer: the ability to recognize wear, prevent failures and disruptions during operation and minimize idling time.

SEW-EURODRIVE does not only talk about In-dustry 4.0, but has brought its vision to life in the SEW showcase factory at our product and as-sembly plant in Graben-Neudorf. There we are constantly developing and testing new models for performing logistics, assembly and manufac-turing tasks according to the principles of “one-piece flow“ and “small factory unit“ – under real-world conditions.

We would like to share our knowledge and ex-perience. In addition to product and system solutions, SEW offers consultation about facto-ry design and production automation. We plan and realize process solutions together with the customer. Through seminars and training, par-ticipants learn more about SEW’s approach to solutions, see examples of implementation and also gain tips and tricks about avoiding stum-bling blocks during the design of their own Lean Sm@rt Factory.


SEW-EURODRIVE seminars offer a “live“ experience of Industry 4.0

At this year’s Hannover Messe, new concepts based on established methods as well as developments in the collaboration between people and technolo‑gy can be experienced live at the SEW‑EURODRIVE trade fair stand. Beginning in June 2017, SEW‑ EURODRIVE, the leader in technology, will offer seminars on related topics.

New parameters, values and technologies are the challenges facing companies today. SEW‑EURODRIVE will offer a seminar beginning in June 2017 about how to adjust to these changes. The seminar offers the chance to learn about the company, the exten‑sive range of products and the new digital world of production. Using solutions from SEW‑EURODRIVE, participants master the challenges of tomorrow’s workplace and experience the smart combination of lean management and intelligent automation. SEW‑EURODRIVE offers collaborative work systems for flexible and cost‑efficient production in single quantities.

Following the motto that hands‑on experience is better than passive listening, participants have the opportunity to actively experience the advantages of Industry 4.0 on location at learning island 4.0, based on the trade fair model, in Graben‑Neudorf, where participants will be able to experiment using new digital aides and assembly assistants starting in June 2017. Participants learn how the valuable human workforce is specifically deployed to operate at the center of the process and how work can be performed according to lean principles.

In addition, participants have the opportunity to see groundbreaking approaches that are also transfer‑able to one’s own business in SEW‑EURODRIVE’s showcase factory. SEW‑EURODRIVE is also glad to combine training with on‑site consultation if needed, so that participants can create a vision for their own businesses that takes every aspect involved in its realization into account.

You can register directly through the seminar catalog on the website www.sew-eurodrive.de/smart-factory

See how the systems and processes will work once they are finished while simultaneously optimizing them – virtual reality makes it possible.


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The drive and control technology from SEW-EURODRIVE can solve virtually any task that a mechanical engineer might en-

counter. Packaging machines, in particular, are an area where the components and solutions can truly realize their full potential.

Such is the case at SVZ Maschinenbau GmbH, based in Satteldorf-Gröningen in Germany. This medium-sized enterprise from the German Mit-telstand specializes in packaging machines for the final packaging process, for example box erec-tors, multipackers, lidding machines and closing machines in the food and beverage, confection-ery, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.

SVZ relies on SEW-EURODRIVE for the control and drive technology used in their machines. “This collaboration has benefited us in a num-ber of ways. The Bruchsal-based company not only offers us all drive components from a single source, they also provide powerful and extremely flexible control technology that allows us to mas-ter even complex control tasks in our packaging machines,“ says Sieghard Schwarz, one of the managing directors at SVZ Maschinenbau. “For example, the MOVI-PLC® advanced lets us con-trol not only the machines themselves but also the entire periphery, allowing us to equip our machines with SEW-EURODRIVE technology to form a complete packaging line.“

Repackaging for sale The box erectors and multipackers from SVZ are used to construct boxes and crates from solid or cor-rugated cardboard and fill them. The machines are used in packaging and logistics companies, including Ideal-Pack in Heilbronn, Germany, a large, full-ser-vice provider in the logistics industry. This company offers its customers a wide range of services, includ-ing repackaging goods from their primary packages into special retail displays. For instance, Ideal-Pack has been working with a large German supermarket chain for many years to add a bag of powdered sauce to packaged spaghetti – which is delivered by the manufacturer as bulk material in transparent pack-aging – to create a ready-made meal.

Design flexible packaging processes: The scalable MOVI-PLC® controller platform from SEW-EURODRIVE lets you

easily master complex automation tasks. With turnkey, parameterizable or custom programmable software modules,

you can control entire machines and systems for complex and challenging production processes, as the following

example from the packaging industry illustrates.

Complex motion, completely automated

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Bringing shape to flat goods Ideal-Pack uses an SVZ box erector of type KA40, in which drives and controllers from SEW- EURODRIVE are installed. The purpose of the machine is to erect cardboard boxes, which are delivered as flat goods, into their three-dimen-sional form. First they are glued on one face. The folded and partially glued boxes are transported on a chain conveyor to a charging machine, at which two product flows meet: the prepared box-es from the folding box erector and the finished and sealed retail packaging units with the spa-ghetti and powdered sauce. These retail packag-ing units enter the charging machine horizontal-ly, are turned 90° at a star wheel turning station and then held and grouped into groups of six or twelve. The charging machine places them in the retail box, which is then glued shut and transport-ed out of the system on a roller conveyor.

Format-specific synchronization The design engineers at SVZ employed two pairs of transport chains that run in parallel. The two chains in each pair are mechanically coupled to each other. The two chain pairs of differing lengths can be moved freely relative to one an-other by the servo gearmotors. The MOVI-PLC® advanced machine controller is fully responsible for synchronizing the chain movements.

Quick product change While in the past the two chain pairs were me-chanically synchronized, a MOVI-PLC® advanced is now used so that the format can be adjusted practically “at the push of a button.“ Since either six or twelve retail packaging units need to be

collected in a box depending on the customer’s order, the line has to be continually switched between single and double box width. With the MOVI-PLC® advanced controller, this can be ac-complished without any mechanical intervention. All you have to do is change the format on the box erector’s operator panel. The MOVI-PLC® then automatically adapts the synchronization of the transport chains – and therefore the distance between the drivers – to the new format. Fine ad-justments are also possible so that the boxes can be gripped as tightly as possible but without dam-aging them.

Sophisticated drive technology To accomplish their diverse tasks, the box aligner and multipacker are equipped with a large number of modulo and positioning axes and a cam switch for controlling the external gluing unit. For the positioning tasks, the design engineers employed CMP.. servomotors from SEW-EURODRIVE, which are equipped with high-resolution, multi-turn ab-solute encoders for high dynamics and precision.

Controller portfolio makes total automation possible All components are coordinated by the central control system, which is based on a MOVI-PLC® advanced controller. It not only controls the fold-ing box erector, but it also serves as the master for all decentralized components in the machine line. A precise cam switch in the internal system bus is used to control additional applications for grouping and multi-packing. This includes the star wheel turner, the feed screw, the accelera-tion belt and the valve terminals for the pneumat-ic actuators. This equipment covers a extensive range of motion functions, from single-axis and multi-axis functions to the extremely flexible and programmable electronic cam functionality.

Scalable and modularized automation system To quickly develop functioning solutions with the MOVI-PLC® controllers, there are two fundamen-tal approaches: One option is to use a prefabricat-ed CCU (Configurable Control Unit) application module. This eliminates the need for complicated programming. The standardized motion and tech-nology modules can be easily parameterized to quickly provide a solution for the application. Even complex functions like synchronous operation and kinematic models are no problem. Other benefits of this approach include fast and uncomplicated startup and practical diagnostics using the control mode. If you need even greater flexibility or if you want to fully automate a machine without a high-

er-level controller, the MOVI-PLC® is also up to the task.

It can be custom programmed according to IEC 61131-3 in combination with the lower-level MultiMotion “motion operating system“ from SEW-EURODRIVE. Integrated standard modules and easy access to complete functions like syn-chronous operation and electronic cams allow us-ers to implement a wide range of machine process-es. This configuration, too, offers a control mode for convenient and practical diagnostics. In com-bination with I/O assemblies, HMIs and further

peripheral components, users can control a range of complex machines and systems. No matter which approach users choose, they can be sure that SEW-EURODRIVE’s comprehensive drive portfo-lio has the right products for all automation tasks.

The KA40 box erector with vertically inserted boxes; assembled, delivery-ready boxes can be seen in the foreground.

An SEW-EURODRIVE DOP 11B-25 operator panel is used in the control plate.

Small but powerful: The entire machine control system is based on the MOVI-PLC® motion controller with the “advanced“ perfor-mance class (on the right in the image).


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For many years, the components of the SEW-EURODRIVE decentralized drive system have allowed companies to im-

plement efficient materials handling technology in a cost-effective manner. The Bruchsal-based drive specialist is now

expanding its portfolio of decentralized drive solutions to include a compact device specially designed for intralogistics

applications.

SEW-EURODRIVE, a specialist in the field of decentralized drive technology, is expanding its product portfolio. The new MOVIFIT®

compact is deliberately focused on the functions and characteristics needed in the intralogistics sec-tor. The consistent incorporation of energy distri-bution with modern and reliable quick connection technology results in quick installation, reducing the investment costs for systems.

MOVIFIT® compact expands SEW-EURODRIVE’s drive portfolio in the lower function range. The power modules are available as frequency inverters up to 1.5 kW and as motor starters with an adjust-able ramp up to 4 kW or 2x 2.2 kW. It combines an innovative unit structure with pluggable con-nection technology. This makes project planning, installation and especially startup with SEW- EURODRIVE’s MOVITOOLS® MotionStudio very

easy. The decentralized field unit was optimized for intralogistics applications. A cost-optimized power bus connection for field installation was in-corporated. Communication takes place via AS-In-terface or standardized binary signals. The option-al EMC filter allows the unit to be used even in EMC-sensitive environments.

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Minimal expenditure – Maximum benefits

With the new ECDriveS® from

SEW-EURODRIVE, users obtain a

complete drive system for roller

conveyors from a single source.

The system has been optimized for

the power range required in light-

duty materials handling technology

and can be used for conveying

goods with zero back pressure and

for positioning the goods.

ECDriveS® stands for Electric Commutated Drive System, a brushless DC gearmotor that is a simple, efficient and cost-effective

solution for roller conveyors. The thermal decou-pling of the motor and the electronics results in up to 25% more power and 60% higher overload capacity than is usually available on the market.

Because the complete drive system is built from a modular system of products, users can save up to 50% in design and project planning work. The sys-tem also has incremental encoders integrated in

the motor, which makes additional sensors unnec-essary in applications such as corner transfer units and rotary tables. This can reduce installation costs in such transport zones by up to 30%.

The ECDriveS® have 40 W of continuous power and an overload capacity of more than 250%. They combine a sturdy planetary gear unit, which is sup-ported on both ends, and an efficient permanent magnet motor (BLDC). Motor protection is achieved using a thermistor, meaning the user always knows the current motor temperature. An electronic

nameplate lets the drives be started up automatical-ly; no other system is this fast and easy. The motor can be controlled via PROFINET IO, Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, EtherCAT® or with binary control. I/O modules can be use to expand the drive system.


SEW-EURODRIVE introduces ECDriveS®, a drive system for roller conveyors


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MOVI-C® – Total automation from a single automation specialist: from planning to startup and service, from

controllers to inverters and gearmotors. The new MOVI-C® automation series represents the future of auto-

mation. The modular system consists of four individual modules.

MOVI-C®: modular, complete and fully compatible with your automation concept.

Comprehensive innovation with MOVI-C®

The inverter technology MOVIDRIVE®: The units are designed as compact devices with nominal power of up to 315 kW and as a modular multi‑axis system comprising single‑ and double‑axis modules with nominal currents of up to 180 A. The STO safety function is already integrated in the basic unit with Perfor‑mance Level (PL) e. More than 15 additional safety functions can be added via safety option cards.

The drive technology Every SEW‑EURODRIVE drive is compatible with the new modular automation sys‑tem. Be it standard or servo gear units in different sizes, power ratings or torque specifications, the various synchronous or asynchronous motors, linear motors or electric cylinders, or the wide range of options such as encoders, brakes or diag‑nostic units – this is a comprehensive modular system in which everything works in perfect harmony. The new MOVILINK® DDI digital data interface connects the motors with the application inverters and transmits encoder data, temperature data, nameplate data and diagnostic data.

The control technology The MOVI‑C® CONTROLLER gives you more freedom for parameterization with less programming work required. It is based on the standardized MOVIKIT® modules and the MOVIRUN® software platform. This combination elim‑inates process complexity and reduces costs since the user spends less time programming and can focus on the parameterization.

The engineering software MOVISUITE®: Its usability makes planning, startup, opera‑tion and diagnostics much simpler and significantly faster. One engineering software for everything? Possible: MOVISUITE®!

www.sew-eurodrive.de/en/movi-c


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A complete modular system for building special-purpose machines: From a small sales company for linear guides to

a globally active medium-sized enterprise – that is the story of MiniTec’s success. Today the company is a supplier

of complete solutions for profile and linear systems, transfer systems and assembly systems. They rely on the drive

solutions from SEW-EURODRIVE for these systems, and SEW-EURODRIVE, in turn, relies on assembly, transport

and testing equipment from MiniTec.

“Our foundation is always the modu-lar system,“ says Andreas Böhnlein, Managing Director for Technology,

summing up MiniTec’s strategy for success. The company, which is based in Schönenberg-Kübel-berg, not far from Kaiserslautern, produces a wide range of solutions for components weighing only grams all the way to transport solutions with a load bearing capacity of 400 kg. Their target sectors are the electrical industry and mechanical engineering in general, the food and packaging industry, and transport and testing equipment.

Founded in 1986, MiniTec – which is an acronym that stands for miniature technology – initially provided ball bushings up to 10 mm in diameter, i.e. very small linear components that were used in plotters and medical devices. Before long, they started building not only components but also complete solutions with drives at the request of their customers. Today MiniTec is a full service partner for its customers.

A modular system for over 25 years The modular system for linear technology was de-veloped at the beginning of the 1990s. Since then it has grown along with the applications. Many ideas come directly from projects and as the result of customer requirements. The first aluminum profiles were produced in the early 1990s. Soon

thereafter MiniTec developed its patented profile connector, which connects two profiles without any need for machining. You simply need to tighten a self-tapping screw. The grooves in MiniTec stan-dard profiles are always identical. This allows any profiles to be combined, regardless of their cross section. All parts in the modular system fit togeth-er. The grid spacing is determined by the available installation space and the required strength.

“While other suppliers give their customers maxi-mum assistance in selecting components, MiniTec also handles the project planning and constructs a complete turnkey system, including any special dimensions that need to be accommodated,“ ex-plains Thomas Wolf, Head of Electrical Planning/Programming at MiniTec.

Customer = supplier, supplier = customer MiniTec and SEW-EURODRIVE are very similar in terms of innovation and flexibility. The two compa-nies have a reciprocal customer-supplier relation-ship. Says design engineer Stefan Buchem: “We buy from SEW-EURODRIVE and SEW-EURODRIVE buys many products from us.“ Bernhard Lang, outside sales representative at SEW-EURODRIVE, has dealt with the MiniTec account for many years. He confirms: “The collaboration between our two companies has really intensified in the last twelve years. We talk openly about issues and are very honest with each other. The result is a solid foun-dation for our commercial partnership.“ MiniTec, for example, supplied many of the components for the new electronics production area at SEW- EURODRIVE: test adapters and cabinets, tables, shelves, frames for logistics, transport trolleys. The Rhineland-Palatinate-based company, in turn, purchases drives from SEW-EURODRIVE.

Electric cylinders for process reliability “Our customers always come to us with new, unique requirements that require us to depart from our familiar ways of doing things,“ explains Man-aging Director Andreas Böhnlein. “You have to be ready to assume a certain amount of risk. MiniTec expects the same from its suppliers.“ This flexibil-ity is demonstrated by many of MiniTec’s newest projects, such as the introduction of bath-lubri-cated electric cylinders from SEW-EURODRIVE. Design engineer Stefan Buchem explains: “Our end customer would like to be able to construct its product in varying dimensions. It therefore needs to be able to adjust its system. In the past we used pneumatic cylinders for this purpose. They are reliable, but setup and retooling took a very long time: Forces had to be measured and parameters

set. With the SEW-EURODRIVE electric cylinders that we use now, we can achieve shorter retooling times and higher product quality.“

Thomas Wolf confirms: “The electric cylinders are very reliable. They allowed us to achieve higher process reliability. For example, we can now mon-itor whether the cylinders have actually reached their end positions. The switch was also simple from the control side, since they used the same controllers that were used for SEW-EURODRIVE servo drives. Our employees were already familiar with the software.“

Solar industry on the rise One area of application for the electric cylinders is the manufacture of photovoltaic modules in the so-lar industry. Other national markets are currently breathing new life into the solar industry and ush-ering in a new era of growth. Germany provides the technology that is fueling this growth. “The situation is similar to how it was 15 years ago,“ Thomas Wolf remembers. “New technologies are contributing to this growth. How can I make it bet-ter, more efficient, more cost effective?“

MiniTec, too, is rising to this challenge and devel-oping assembly lines for crystalline photovoltaic modules. A conveyor line first brings the modules to the final assembly area. The line is driven by a 0.37 kW AC motor, which is powered by a field

Creativity and a passion for innovation

The grooves in MiniTec standard profiles are always identical. This allows any profiles to be combined, regardless of their cross section. All parts in the modular system fit together.

AC motors from SEW-EURODRIVE drive the conveyor belts in the assembly lines.


*** AUTOMATION ***

SEW-EURODRIVE has demonstrated its expertise in drive electronics for many years. The MOVITRAC® LTE-B

frequency inverter perfectly fulfills the requirements for simple drive technology applications: intuitive operation,

a compact design, and all the important interfaces built in. SEW-EURODRIVE has now overhauled this series and

equipped it with even more features.

The MOVITRAC® LTE-B features a range of functions that has been adapted to simple applications. It is easy to use, allowing it

to be quickly and easily integrated into a system. Of course, it still maintains the high quality stan-dards of SEW-EURODRIVE.

The MOVITRAC® LTE-B is available in three sizes within a power range of 0.37 to 11 kW for one-phase line voltages of 115 V and 230 V and three-phase line voltages of 230 V and 400 V.

For more information, go to:

Proven technology, redesigned from the inside out

distributor. Here, too, the company decided on SEW-EURODRIVE products. The simple and ro-bust decentralized solution still impresses the electrical designers at MiniTec to this day. Various work steps are completed at three work stations with two-hand control. The connection sockets are attached, for example, and the connections are soldered. A pneumatic lifting cylinder raises and turns the modules.

Frame joining device for photovoltaic modules The heart of the system is the frame joining device. It fits the laminated glass into an aluminum fame, which provides mechanical protection for the mod-ules while on the roof. First the aluminum frame pieces are placed in the machine. The unfinished module then enters the machine. It is aligned and the pre-assembled frame is centered on the pane. Four press beams then join the frame together. Six CMSB.. electric cylinder from SEW-EURODRIVE carry out this pressing procedure on the front and rear sides and on both faces. They operate in syn-chronization for part of the process. The pressing forces are monitored using the controller current and documented for quality assurance purposes. “MiniTec was looking for an application solution, ideally from a single manufacturer,“ Bernhard Lang recalls. “The SEW-EURODRIVE electric cylinder was perfect, because it is an easily main-tained component that uses the same familiar, easy startup procedure used for the servo axes.“

Once the pressing process is complete, the mod-ule travels through the system and is then read by a scanner and visually examined at an inspection station. An employee inspects the module, cleans it if necessary and scans the module in. It is then transferred to what is known as the flasher station. This station simulates a flash of sunlight. This lets you measure the module’s power output and clas-sify it into categories from A to D. The difference

From profiles to complete solutionsMiniTec GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1986, is based in Schönenberg‑Kübelberg, Germany, 30 km west of Kaiserslautern. The company has locations in six European counties, the USA and China and 60 sales and service partners worldwide. MiniTec has 360 employees, 240 of which are in Germany, and these employees achieve sales of over 40 million euros.

MiniTec produces automation solutions, linear guides and modules, transfer systems and assem‑bly systems according to customer specifications. Their product portfolio consists of a comprehensive modular system for machine construction and the resulting complete solutions for materials handing, factory automation and assembly workstations; a modular linear system for customer‑specific solutions; and assembly systems for a wide range of application areas.

As a provider of factory automation solutions, the company offers a complete product spectrum from a proprietary profile system; to software‑supported design, user programming and assembly; all the way to final installation on the customer’s premises. MiniTec is also a leading manufacturer in Germany of single‑piece constructions, custom solutions and small‑batch production in the field of linear technology.

in power ratings is the result of material toleranc-es in the cells. The grounded-bound test is per-formed automatically at the next station. This test measures whether there is electrical conductivity between all connected frame parts. The module is then automatically subjected to the high-voltage safety test. The modules are then scanned again, the data saved and the modules transferred to a sorter. The sorter places the complete modules onto four different stacks, from A to D.

Well positioned for the future “Like the frame joining device, we have tack-led many challenging projects together over the years,“ says Bernhard Lang about the partnership between SEW-EURODRIVE and MiniTec.

The Rhineland-Palatinate-based company recog-nized that the market demands complete, cus-tom solutions – and it is optimally positioned to meet this challenge. Its mechanical and control technology design departments work in perfect coordination – and it receives valuable assistance from SEW-EURODRIVE when it comes to drive technology. This type of innovative and practical collaboration has developed into much more than “just“ a business relationship.

Further information can be found at:


INDUSTRIALGEAR UNITS

Industrial planetary gear units for custom cranes: With gear units, motors, controllers and system solutions,

SEW-EURODRIVE offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for all areas of drive technology.

SEW-EURODRIVE’s industrial planetary gear units with defined service lives can meet even custom requirements,

as the example from Gloning Krantechnik below illustrates.

Gloning Krantechnik GmbH from Stödtlen in the Ostalbkreis district of Germany is an important provider of custom cranes in

Europe. Founded in 1983, the company original-ly offered customer service and maintenance for crane systems, but then started designing cranes itself, which were initially produced by a partner company. In 2000, Gloning took over the produc-tion of standard crane systems and then, in 2008, turned its expertise on the custom crane sector. The company now delivers systems with sophisti-cated designs to mechanical and systems engineer-ing companies, and to companies in the logistics, aerospace and renewable energy sectors.

The crane systems used in these industries play a central role in the production process. And the requirements from the customers are correspond-ingly high. Strict requirements regarding the prod-

uct’s overall quality can only be met if the individ-ual components are also of top quality. That is why Gloning relies on SEW-EURODRIVE for all the drive technology.

“SEW-EURODRIVE offers us such a wide range of products that we are able to cover all drive tasks for our crane systems,“ explains Josef Gloning Jr., Managing Director of Gloning Krantechnik GmbH. “Be it lifting, travel or materials handling applications, the SEW-EURODRIVE portfolio is so wide that we can find the right components for any application, including frequency inverters and controllers.“

Planetary gear units save space and reduce weight Gloning often uses planetary gear units from SEW-EURODRIVE’s supplier portfolio for the hoists in its crane systems. Thanks to their high

power density, planetary gear units have only about half the volume and weight of other types of gear units. For example, while a helical or heli-cal-bevel gear unit for a crane with a lifting capac-ity of 22 metric tons weighs in at about 2.5 tons, a corresponding planetary gear unit has an intrinsic weight of only 1.5 tons.

“This difference affects the entire crane design, since the heavier the trolleys are, the more stable the box girders that span the entire hall have to be,“ Jo-sef Gloning Jr. explains. “But if the total mass of the crane system increases, higher forces are transferred to the load-bearing structure, meaning that the cus-tomer has to choose a sturdier and thus more ex-pensive building structure. That is in addition to the increased energy consumption during operation, since the crane’s overall mass has to be accelerated and then decelerated with every travel operation.“

Compact design, high power density

Reduce engineering expenditures in crane technology by up to 50%?Possib e!


*** INDUSTRIAL GEAR UNITS ***

Design with defined service life reduces costs It is clear that there are a number of benefits to using the planetary gear units from SEW-EURO-DRIVE’s supplier portfolio. That is why certain crane systems use exclusively planetary gear units, as their compact design allows operators to op-timally utilize the travel space in the production hall. This is particularly important for steel compa-nies, who seek to utilize every single centimeter of space in their halls.

Gloning has already implemented SEW-EURO-DRIVE planetary gear units of size PF002 to PF032 in countless projects. They are equipped with an SEW-EURODRIVE helical-bevel gearmo-tor upstream and exhibit nominal torques of 25 to

70 kNm. As is typically the case in crane construc-tion, these gear units are designed to have a de-fined service life. This means that they can be sub-jected to 25% higher torques than is possible with

the normal design. Smaller sizes can therefore be selected, which not only further reduces the total weight but also significantly reduces procurement costs.

Programmability for custom solutionsGloning Krantechnik does not just use drives from SEW-EURODRIVE; it also increasingly takes advantage of the programming services of the electronics service department in Bruchsal. Soft-ware is becoming increasingly important in crane engineering because crane systems are become ever more intelligent. The requirements placed on control programs are therefore increasing sig-nificantly. Though the inverters already contain the programs for standard applications like lifting and travel, more demanding applications must be programmed individually. In such cases Gloning calls in an expert from the SEW-EURODRIVE elec-tronics service department. This expert carries out the necessary programming and then, if necessary, starts up the crane at the installation location.

Fine adjustments on site The system is then optimized on site, as certain ad-justments can only be made under real conditions. Synchronization functions can be implemented, for example. In this procedure the hoists move at different speeds so that when starting from differ-ent positions – as is the case when loads are lying at an incline – they return the horizontal position with equal hook heights in as little time as possible. For crane systems that operate in continuous duty, the time saved by such automated synchronization is significant. The operator does not have to wait until the horizontal position is reached; instead he

or she can begin travel right away while the syn-chronization function automatically ensures that the hook height remains constant. Operators also frequently implement functions in which the hoist travels faster in the partial load range than would

be possible under full load, since this “field weak-ening mode“ can save significant amounts of time in crane systems subject to high use.

Hoist collision monitoring is also frequently fine-tuned on site, and the distances between the hoists can be adjusted to the operator’s requirements and the particular on-site conditions. If necessary, this can be implemented so flexibly that a single push of a button is enough to move the hoists to a pre-defined distance that matches the particular load. Such tasks are usually handled by the MOVI-PLC® advanced DHE41B motion controller, which also controls all other crane functions and eliminates the need for an additional PLC.

A bridge crane from Gloning Krantechnik with two overhead hoists (photo: SEW-EURODRIVE)

Planetary gear units from SEW-EURODRIVE’s P-series are used where large masses need to be moved at low speed. (photo: SEW-EURODRIVE)

Mounted to the trolley assembly are two hoists that are driven by P-series gear units from SEW-EURODRIVE (image: Gloning)



Products and services from a single source For Gloning, this assistance in creating the software was extremely important. They also appreciated that the programs written by SEW- EURODRIVE become the property of the custom-er, which is not the case with many other providers.

“What’s more, SEW-EURODRIVE provides many services, like phone support, free of charge, and in many cases that is enough to solve the problem,“ says Josef Gloning Jr. “We therefore benefit from our partnership in many ways. Not least is the ef-fect it has on our products’ image, as we frequently

mention to our customers that we use drive tech-nology from SEW-EURODRIVE, which alone is enough to open many doors, since it shows that we value sound quality and not just the cheapest solution.“

There is yet another crucial factor: SEW-EURODRIVE is well represented all over the globe. This means that even international customers who trade with Germany’s high-exporting Mittelstand companies can expect fast service at all times. Josef Gloning Jr.: “SEW-EURODRIVE offers us more than just a wide range of products that extends from gear

units, to motors and inverter technology, all the way to controllers. It also offers quick-response startup and programming services, after which we become the owners of the program code. We also receive excellent customer service, and I can say without a doubt that we have been extremely lucky to have SEW-EURODRIVE as a partner.“


Loading containers in freight depots, river and sea ports would be impossible with-out gantry crane technology. With cranes

weighing from several hundred to a thousand tons shifting loads of up to 70 tons, one thing is clear: utmost engineering expertise is required to create such systems. In this regard, skilled mechanical engineering goes hand-in-hand with reliable, high-torque drive technology. Without these well-devel-

oped muscles, the cranes would remain stationary and the containers on the ground. Our X-series industrial gear units do all the work without ever tiring. They are not ones for standing still: be it as travel drives for the trolley travel of the containers and the machine house, as hoist gear units for dy-namic lifting of the heavy loads or as drives for the crane slewing gear.

Compact and powerful: Motors and gear units from SEW-EURODRIVE allow compact dimensions to be achieved (photo: SEW-EURODRIVE)

Experience crane technology up closeAt this year’s HANNOVER MESSE, get up close and personal with crane technology. Get information about SEW-EURODRIVE’s industrial gear unit solutions for crane drives and learn about our innovations.

Hall 15

Stand F09



– You will complete your project planning up to 50% faster if you take advantage of our extensive application expertise. This will also allow you to conserve your own resources.

– With our application-specific drive solutions, you will reduce your assembly and logistics costs by up to 50%.

– You will reduce your engineering expenditures by up to 50%.

– You will be able to put your crane system into operation earlier thanks to the fastest delivery of a complete drive package on the market.

– Last but not least, you will reduce your overall product costs by 20%, which you would other-wise have to take into account when procuring your own application modules.

– With our extensive service and production net-work, you will also benefit from total support with the installation, startup and maintenance of your drive package – anywhere in the world.

Up to 50% savings in project planning and logisticsAt our extended trade fair stand F09 in Hall 15, you can experience sophisticated crane technology and the corresponding drive technology up close and personal. And you can learn about the savings that await you if you opt for industrial gear units from a single source from SEW-EURODRIVE.

High-torque industrial gear units are an indispensable part of heavy-industry con-veyor systems. At HANNOVER MESSE,

our exhibition in the outdoor area in front of Hall 14 provides you with an opportunity to examine these powerhouses in their fully assembled form and learn about the benefits of our turnkey drive solutions.

Our standard conveyor drive consists of a three-stage bevel-helical gear unit from the X-series of industrial gear units (X3KR180) and an IE3 motor from our DRE.. series of AC motors (DRE315L4). This drive package is designed for torques of up to 58 000 Nm. Other components and features in-clude a thermal housing, taconite sealing system, fan on the input shaft, backstop, flange coupling, swing base, brake and much more besides.

Another conveyor drive being exhibited is de-signed specifically for underground use: It, too, uses a three-stage bevel-helical gear unit from the X-series (X3K190). Together with an IE3 AC motor from our new compact DRN.. series (DRN315H), this drive solution can achieve torques of up to 65 000 Nm. The package is completed by compo-nents such as an axial fan, torque arm, flange cou-pling, brake and much more.

In addition to the belt conveyor drives, our apron conveyor drive is also a popular attraction. That’s be-cause it uses planetary gear units from our P-X-se-ries of industrial gear units (P-X 42), which really deliver the goods in terms of maximum torque: The P-X42 size shown here is suitable for up to around 100 000 Nm. In total, up to 500 000 Nm can be achieved with the P-X-series. In addition to high torques, medium speeds and a high thermal rating are the other distin-guishing features of the exhibited drive solution. This is particularly important as, unlike regular conveyor belts, apron conveyors are used to transport very heavy and sharp-edged piec-es of rock as well as hot ma-terials. Fluctuating loads ranging up to very high maximum loads are thus part of the daily routine in this demanding application.

At HANNOVER MESSE, you can get up close and personal with our large industrial gear unit solutions.

Experience first-hand how we provide different conveyor systems in heavy industry, both above ground

and underground, with the necessary power.

Industrial gear unit solutions for belt and apron conveyors

Hall 15

Stand F09

Outdoor area

in front of Hall 14/15

www.hm.sew

i Belt conveyor i Apron conveyor



Industrial gear unit applications completely tailored to customer specifications? Possib e!

Our large powerhouses have to be kept out-side at HANNOVER MESSE. Visit us at our outdoor stand in front of Hall 14/15.

Here you can gain first-hand experience of our in-dustrial gear unit solutions, which we always tailor to the specific applications and requirements of our customers.

When it comes to powering large rotating systems, compact and efficient drive technology is required to handle the high radial loads in robust and reli-able fashion. Ball mills and rotary kilns are indis-pensable tools in the cement industry, for example. While ball mills are primarily used to prepare fuels through pulverizing and grinding, rotary kilns play

a key role in the field of clinker production. For ball mills we supply the complete drive unit, compris-ing everything from the drive and various system components to the segmented girth gear and the pinions. For the industrial gear unit, we typically use one of our powerful planetary gear units from the P-series or the X-P-series – which includes a primary gear unit – from our portfolio of standard gear units. Depending on the application, torques of up to 5.2 kNm can thus be achieved.

In rotary kilns, the combustion process is dictat-ed both by the radial loads and by high tempera-tures. However, the drive unit is always located in the cool part of the system. A particular challenge

is that the kiln starts with a high eccentric load, which in turn necessitates a high output torque. To handle these extreme conditions, we supply our customers with a tailored drive package com-prising a segmented girth gear and X-series heli-cal or bevel-helical gear units. Customers can also choose from a wide range of accessories and op-tions – from brakes to base frames.


Be it rotary kilns, ball mills or drum dryers: Such large, rotating systems require sophisticated drive technology for

rough work. To admire these powerful industrial gear unit solutions in the flesh, visit us in the outdoor area in front

of Hall 14/15.

When it comes to process or harbor cranes, the gearing from the X-series modular system is used, which has

been optimized and expanded in a number of ar-eas. To absorb the radial loads from the rope ten-sion, the gear unit is equipped with a reinforced solid shaft and reinforced bearings as standard. The drives are also available with hollow shafts for connecting to the application. They are available in three different designs to support the torque: in a foot-mounted design, with a torque arm or with a housing bearing.

The increased center distance gives you optimal control in selecting the gear unit size, even if the driving motor and rope drum are arranged in par-allel. Programs are available to assist in the dimen-sioning process; if you wish you can dimension the system based on a typical load spectrum for hoist applications.

The new three-stage and four-stage hoist drives are designed as parallel-shaft helical gear units. The gear ratios range from i = 14 to i = 250. The nominal torque MN2 ranges from 12.8 to 112 kNm.

A wide range of equipment options, including mo-tor adapters, brake consoles, couplings, brakes and (brake)motors, expand the product into a complete drive solution.


The designs of the new drives are optimized for hoist applications. The drive

solution is therefore finely stepped with 11 sizes and has a greater center

distance. The hoist drives are available in an application-specific, weight-

optimized cast housing.

Powerful and custom tailored

Outdoor area

in front of Hall 14/15



16 meter girth gears in multiple segments?Possib e!

What is higher than a house, up to 16 meters wide, but does not require transport as an abnormal load? Our flexible concept not only enables simple handling of these giant

drives, but also offers the user exceptionally high material quality and a wide range of combination options.

The individual segments are manufactured with a maximum width of 600 mm, which ensures perfect casting quality and a high level of robustness. Our secret: We use austempered ductile iron (ADI) for these gears, which is known for its outstanding tensile strength.

Want to see how a sturdy X-series industrial gear unit with ex-tended bearing distances (EBD), an IE2 motor from the DRN.. series, a rolling bearing, an efficient cooling system, a motor

adapter, condition monitoring, a coupling, sealing systems with drywell seals and other components can be combined into the perfect drive solu-tion for agitators? Then visit us at our extended stand F09 in Hall 15 and talk to our experts on site.

The flexible bearing concept EBD (extended bearing distance) eliminates the need for a separate agitator bearing, and high loads can be accommo-dated directly by the gear shaft. The result is a reliable, high-torque drive solution for high external forces and harsh ambient conditions.

Our agitator drive can be equipped with optional pressure or bath lubrica-tion while ATEX versions are also available, depending on the application.

Be it for flue gas desulfurization or water stabilization

ponds: Agitators are essential components of any incin-

eration or wastewater treatment plant.

If you would like to learn more about our drive solution

for such agitators, visit us in Hall 5, stand F09.

Industrial gear unit solution for agitators

Hall 15

Stand F09

www.hm.sew



In addition to the standard gear units and gear-motors, the comprehensive drive technology range from SEW-EURODRIVE also includes

the “big brothers,“ in the form of the industrial gear units. However, these rarely leave our fac-tories as stand-alone gear units but are usually shipped to the customer as part of a tailored drive package. Some typical examples of this can be viewed at HANNOVER MESSE in the crossover between Hall 11 and Hall 14.

Extruder driveExtruders are used to create (extrude) bodies with specific cross sections from solid or viscous masses by pressing them through a nozzle or shaping die. Depending on the system and prod-uct type, very high torques can be required for this process.

The solution presented at the exhibition contains a two-stage helical gear unit from the X-series of industrial gear units (type X2FV160/B). This can be used to achieve torques of up to 36 000 Nm.

Calendar driveCalender systems are used primarily in the plas-tics industry, but also in paper production or in the textile industry. They usually consist of multiple rollers arranged one above the other and are used, for example, in the shaping/manufacture of plastic or rubber films, or of paper webs, etc.

The drive package presented at our trade fair ex-hibit is a combination of a three-stage helical gear unit from our X-series of industrial gear units (type X3FS130/B) and an AC motor from our DRE.. series (DRE180L4BE20/FF/TF/EG7R/V/DUB).

Spiral conveyorSpiral conveyors are a flexible solution for trans-porting granular or pulverized bulk materials upwards across several meters while ensuring minimal dust production.

The drive package included in our exhibition may be used in the equipment of a sand trap, for exam-ple. Due to the high loads transported in such an application, our drive solution is based on a plane-tary gear unit from our P-series of industrial gear units (P002) which, as the primary gear unit, re-ceives powerful support from one of our standard bevel-helical gear units of type KF67. The drive package is therefore designed for a nominal torque of 24 800 Nm.

In the crossover between Halls 11 and 14, our red industrial gear unit solutions are sure to catch the eye: Here you can

find out more about our tailored drive packages for applications such as extruders, calenders and spiral conveyors.

Industrial gear unit solutions for extruders, calenders and spiral conveyors

Crossover between

Halls 11 and 14



It is something that is sure to catch the eye at our trade fair stand: A highly unusual and unique industrial gear unit system that com-

bines the gear unit, motor technology and control electronics in a single compact drive unit. And in front of it is a type of X-ray installation, which pro-vides deep insight into the unit. Simply move the glass touchscreen from the front to the rear of the large mechatronic gear unit and marvel at the ani-mated function of the DriveRadar®.

The visualization is based on our Condition Mon-itoring module, which shows you all information and data from the control electronics at a glance. You can also see all characteristic values, such as torque, speed or different temperature pro-files.

Things get really interesting, however, when you compare system-side process pa-rameters, such as the conveyor speed, with the performance curve of the mechatronic industrial gear unit. Then it immediately becomes apparent which characteristic values could be better coordinated to in-crease productivity and achieve signif-icant energy savings. This is important information that we are able to provide to our customers.

SEW-EURODRIVE is the only com-pany in the world to offer this service. System intelligence and system efficien-cy are two key terms that will become in-creasingly significant in the future, as will the first steps towards machine learning (artificial generation of knowledge based on experience) and data mining (genera-tion of knowledge based on existing large data sets).

World’s first inverter-controlled plug & play industrial gear unit solutionGet up close and personal with the world’s only inverter-controlled plug & play industrial gear unit solution and find out how you can raise your productivity to a new level. The rapid response to changes in the ongoing production process, re-dundant structure and high power density deliver unbelievably effective processes and significantly lower energy consumption. And all this in combi-nation with robust construction, long service life and up to 200% overload capacity.


Gear unit, motor and control electronics, intelligently combined

in a single drive unit: This is the future of optimized production.

By means of Condition Monitoring, the DriveRadar® visualizes

the current status of the mechatronic industrial gear unit. Based

on the comparison of performance curves with different process

key figures, users can quickly and easily establish where, how

and in what form energy savings and performance enhance-

ments can be achieved.

Mechatronic industrial gear unit for maximum productivity



Saving energy is a constant concern in the fields of mechanical and systems engineer-ing. What SEW-EURODRIVE offers for de-

centralized installations with its MOVIGEAR® unit is also available for centralized systems. The MGF..-DSM gearmotor is an efficient drive unit in accordance with IE4. When you combine it with the MOVITRAC® LTP-B frequency inverter for installation in a control cabinet and the Configu-rable Control Unit or a fieldbus gateway, you have

a highly efficient drive solution for centralized in-stallations, for example in container and packaging unit transport systems in the food and beverage industry.


To meet the requirements of high-efficiency IE4 solutions for centralized

installation topologies, SEW-EURODRIVE offers the MGF..-DSM drive unit

in combination with the MOVITRAC® LTP-B control cabinet inverter and the

Configurable Control Unit (CCU).

MGF..-DSM drive unit with MOVITRAC® LTP-B

MECHATRONICS

Energy savings of up to 50%?Possib e: MGF..1-DSM!


*** MECHATRONICS ***

SEW-EURODRIVE has already proven with the MOVIGEAR® drive system that energy savings of over 50% can be achieved by us-

ing mechatronic drive systems. The DRC.. elec-tronic motor expands the range of mechatronic drive systems, making them even more flexible to employ. The DRC.. electronic motor consists of a permanent-field synchronous motor and matching drive electronics. The motor can be optionally con-figured as a brakemotor. This makes it suitable for use in inclining tracks and hoists.

The flange and output shaft allow direct installa-tion of a highly efficient bevel gear, helical gear or parallel shaft helical gear unit. A gear unit from the comprehensive SEW-EURODRIVE modular system can therefore be added to produce a mecha-tronic drive system. This single drive solution combines SEW-EURODRIVE’s three core compe-tencies: gear unit, motor and drive electronics. The connection and coordination of all the drive com-ponents leads to a reliable, long service life and so to high system availability.

Their motor efficiency already exceeds the highest energy efficiency class IE4 (Super Premium Effi-ciency) specifications. The high overall efficiency of all the components makes it possible to cut the energy costs of electrical drive technology by up to 50%.

Just like the mechatronic drive system MOVIGEAR®, the DRC.. electronic motor is setting new standards with regard to functionality and profitability. The unique SNI (Single Line Network In-stallation) technology from SEW-EURODRIVE requires just one four-core cable for both the power supply and communication. This cuts the cabling outlay significantly, thus reducing the installation workload by up to 60%.

For stand-alone applications or systems with simple drive functionalities, the versions with binary control and AS-Interface communication are ideal. A fourth version with SEW-EURODRIVE’s CAN-based system bus SBus allows you to achieve top per-formance and short response times to master the most demanding drive tasks. The DRC.. electronic motor is also a true “global drive“; as a universal motor, it can be used anywhere in the world. The electronic motor covers a wide voltage range from 380 to 500 V at 50/60 Hz and meets all applicable standards, directives and efficiency regulations. This significantly reduces the number of differ-

ent versions required, and it makes selection and project planning extremely easy because the same drive type can be used anywhere.


The DRC.. electronic motor extends the range of mechatronic drive systems from SEW-EURODRIVE. Gear units from

the expansive SEW-EURODRIVE modular system can be mounted directly on the DRC.. motor, which allows it to be

installed for a wide range of applications. It is suited for use worldwide in almost any industry, and is more efficient

than the highest energy efficiency class, IE4.

DRC.. electronic motor for use worldwide

With the new size 1 of the MGF..-DSM drive unit, Bruchsal-based drive automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE is expand-

ing its portfolio of drives with high overall efficien-cies for centralized installations to include drives for the low power range. The compact MGF..1-DSM drive unit has a low mass and a large work envelope with a constant torque and high overall efficiency. It is ideally suited for use in applications that re-

quire torques from 10 to 100 Nm. The MGF..1-DSM drive unit thus defines a new, optimized per-formance class, for example for small conveying systems. When combined with the inverters of SEW-EURODRIVE’s new MOVI-C® generation of electronics, the MGF..1-DSM drive units can be used in speed-controlled operation without the need for encoders.


SEW-EURODRIVE is expanding its portfolio for the MOVIGEAR®

family of mechatronic drive systems. The new size 1 of the MGF..-

DSM drive unit covers the small torque range from 10 to 100 Nm.

Efficient and compact solution for conveying systems



MOVIGEAR® – The next logical

step in the economical and

extremely successful technical

concept of decentralized drive

systems from SEW-EURODRIVE.

MOVIGEAR® is an intelligent

system with its own control con-

cept. Its high-quality networking

features help reduce startup

time and support monitoring

and maintenance tasks.

Drive tasks can be solved quick-

ly and easily using the associat-

ed application software.

Innovative drive engineering of the future

The demands on materials handling systems are becoming both more complex and more specific in many

industries, such as the automotive, food and beverage industries, airport logistics and general intralogistics. At the same time, less installation space is available for meeting these demands. SEW-EURODRIVE satisfies these demands with the MOVIGEAR® mechatronic drive unit. It has a compact design and is ideal for planning efficient materials handling systems.




All supermarkets these days have a wide range of fish products on offer. Salm-on, in particular, is available in a vari-

ety of different forms and from several differ-ent suppliers. The fish itself most often comes from Norway. There is, of course, a good rea-son for this – the country’s location in the North Sea provides direct access to fresh fish from the clear, cool waters around the pictur-esque Lofoten islands, for instance. No won-der the slogan of one major seafood producer translates as: “Lofoten – straight from the sea.“ The company, Lofotprodukt AS, was founded in Leknes on the Lofoten islands in 1994. This small archipelago off the coast of northern Norway has a long history of fishing and high-quality seafood production. It is home to the world’s largest and most tradition-steeped cod fishery. The concept of working where other people go for their vacations is nowhere more applicable than at Lofotprodukt. After all, with spectacular mountain scenery and

the unique phenomenon of the midnight sun, the Lofoten islands are a prime holiday destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers and climbers – and the rich fish stocks also make them very popular with anglers.

Lofotprodukt has won several awards for the sea-food it produces, and the Lofoten label is now well known across the whole country. Over the past decade, the company has undergone major expan-sion. Lofotprodukt currently has about 130 em-ployees. Sales increased from just under NOK 35 million in 2001 to NOK 380 million today, which corresponds to 41 million euros.

A new, state-of-the-art plant was built in 2012, a project that involved several different companies. A large proportion of the work was completed by general contractor Dynatec, which supplied the conveyor belts, Holmek Palletering, an engineer-ing company that was responsible for the con-trol system and assembly of the materials han-

dling system as a whole, and SEW-EURODRIVE Norway, who supplied the drive technology.

Mechatronic drive systems in fish production: Norwegian seafood producer Lofotprodukt uses intelligent, energy-

efficient materials handling technology to make life easier for the staff at its plant. In the past, much of the internal

transportation required in salmon production was performed manually. These days, the MOVIGEAR® mechatronic

drive system from SEW-EURODRIVE makes things much easier. But that’s not all – it also meets the highest sanitary

standards and is exceptionally energy efficient.

Effective transportation of fresh fish

All supermarkets these days have a wide range of fish products on offer. Smoked salmon, in particular, is available in a variety of different forms. (photo: SEW-EURODRIVE)



Cutting-edge chain conveyors A major investment was made to install cut-ting-edge conveyor and drive technology for the new plant. A total of 52 plastic chain conveyors with 52 motors were installed. They are powered and controlled by the MOVIGEAR® mechatronic drive system from SEW-EURODRIVE. This was the first large-scale MOVIGEAR® project to be completed in Norway, representing a new frontier for everyone involved.

Energy-efficient drive technology The original plan was for centralized drive tech-nology to be used. This conventional solution, with motors installed on the conveyor belts and sepa-rate frequency inverters in control cabinets, would have required four or five enclosures. However, on the basis of extensive consultation with SEW-EURODRIVE, Holmek Palletering ultimately opted for the decentralized MOVIGEAR® mecha-tronic drive system. This consists of a synchronous motor with a gear unit and frequency inverter in a single structural unit, and meets the requirements of energy efficiency class IE4.

Thanks to its optimized components, the system provides consistent energy savings of up to 50% compared with conventional solutions. These sav-ings are partly due to an exceptionally high starting torque. Many conventional drives have a starting torque of 150%, whereas MOVIGEAR® provides 400%. As a result, the mechatronic drive systems can be configured for the continuous power re-quired and do not need to be over-dimensioned.

MOVIGEAR® is the ideal solution for companies in the food and beverage industry. Lofotprodukt

AS serves as a prime example. Alongside the sig-nificant energy savings, other advantages include the minimized need for replacement parts and a hygienic surface protection system such as HP 200. “For engineering companies like us, there is virtually nothing better than a mechatronic solu-tion of this kind,“ says Helge Eiken. The managing director of plant constructor Holmek Palletering also emphasizes that the slightly higher costs of the mechatronic solution are balanced out by the shorter installation time and reduced cabling re-quirements.

The company completed installation in approx-imately one third of the time required for past projects, employed stand-alone frequency invert-ers and motors. The time saved is roughly equiva-lent to the higher purchase costs of MOVIGEAR® drives.

Satisfied customer“The entire project was completed very smoothly.“ Helge Eiken agrees: “The experience was wholly positive. As a result, we have now equipped sever-al other plants – all with the same successful out-come. At the mere touch of a button, everything works perfectly!“ It’s therefore hardly surprising that companies in Norway now transport dairy products, cola, wine, spirits and baked goods with drive technology from SEW-EURODRIVE.


“With MOVIGEAR®, we needed only a third of the normal installation time.“Helge Eiken, Managing Director of Holmek Palletering AS

Cod is a highly sought-after fish. During the winter, it swims from the Bering Sea to the Lofoten islands to spawn. It is sustainably fished and then dried until June on wooden frames.



Outstanding product qualityEverything at Lofotprodukt AS centers on creating fish products that meet the highest standards. Using skilled manual techniques to process top‑quality raw ingredients into traditional products, the company is keen to ensure the perfect conditions for customer satisfaction. What’s more, the range of high‑quality products that the Lofoten region offers is immense, from smoked salmon and trout to fish burgers and re‑lated products such as sauces. In 2009, Lofotprodukt was awarded the prestigious “Design‑Effekt Grand Prix“. The company has also received a number of oth‑er awards, including “Seafood Company of the Year“ (2009), the gold medal in the “Norwegian Seafood Championship“ and “Food and Beverage Manufacturer of the Year“ (2013).

The conveyor belts are powered and controlled by the MOVIGEAR® mechatronic drive system from SEW-EURODRIVE. This was the first large-scale MOVIGEAR® project to be completed in Norway.

The salmon itself most often comes from Norway. There is, of course, a good reason for this: The country’s location on the North Sea provides direct access to fresh fish from the clear, cool waters around the picturesque Lofoten islands, for instance.

MOVIGEAR® is the ideal solution for companies in the food and beverage industry. Alongside the significant energy savings, oth-er advantages include the minimized need for replacement parts and a sanitary surface protection system such as HP 200.

A major investment was made in cutting-edge conveyor and drive technology for the new plant. A total of 52 plastic chain conveyors with drives were installed.

A major investment was made in cutting-edge conveyor and drive technology for the new plant. A total of 52 plastic chain convey-ors with drives were installed.

The plastic chain conveyors are powered and controlled by the MOVIGEAR® mechatronic drive system from SEW-EURODRIVE.



LIFE CYCLE SERVICES

Individual consulting throughout the entire system life cycle? Possib e!

Because it all starts with the customer – Individual services, where and when the customer needs them:

In this day and age, production processes are becoming ever more complex. As a direct consequence, the corre-

sponding services are also required to grow and adapt to this development. Customers need individual service

packages that cover the entire system life cycle: from the orientation phase to the usage and modernization of the

machines and systems.

We at SEW-EURODRIVE want to support you and provide you with the services, assistance and tools that are most use-

ful to you – precisely when you need them. This may involve personal support for the project plan-ning and configuration during the planning and engineering phase, or perhaps a comprehensive repair service, including pick-up of the compo-nents during the operation phase if things are particularly urgent.

With our scalable services, we offer our custom-ers tailored solutions from a single source, there-by meeting their own individual requirements throughout the entire system life cycle.

OrientationBefore users invest in new systems, components and services, they require a comprehensive over-view tailored to their situation: What rules and regulations must be observed? Are there trends and innovations that need to be considered? What is the right package for my requirements? We seek to provide our customers with helpful infor-mation to orient them and assist them in their decision-making.

Planning & engineeringWe pride ourselves in providing optimal plan-ning – even before you place your order – with assistance from technical experts who know the industries and applications inside and out. We are

personally there for our customers (with 41 sales and service locations across Germany), provide im-mediate answers to project planning and engineer-ing issues and give you advice as to how you can actively lower the service and maintenance costs for your systems in the operation phase. If you wish, you can use our helpful “planning and engi-neering tools“ from the convenience of your desk.

Procurement & deliveryDuring the procurement process, you will benefit from outstanding process efficiency and consult-ing services. During this phase customers benefit from our expertise and the advantages this pro-vides, such as increasing the speed and quality of inquiry and order processing and ensuring smooth

Good partners are there for you, even when things go wrong


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logistical processes. Our experts will be happy to assist you personally with custom-tailored solu-tions.

Installation & startupWe offer our customers professional support, from installation advice and application program-ming all the way to startup, either from experi-enced service experts or our easy-to-use tools. This conserves time and money – not to mention your patience.

OperationThe operation phase is typically the phase in the life cycle of your machine or system that has the greatest impact on the overall life cycle costs. Our experts assist you in minimizing these costs and raising the availability and productivity of your sys-tem on a continuous basis. Our custom-tailored services – for example our remote service, our comprehensive portfolio of repair services including the Pick-Up and Delivery Service, or our energy consulting to support your energy management system – are individually matched to the particular application.

ModernizationMuch changes when machines and systems de-velop longer service lives, both in terms of legal provisions and normative specifications but also the requirements relating to productivity, system availability, performance and parts availability.

Sooner or later, you will be faced with the deci-sion of whether to modernize your system – or individual parts of it – as this can yield significant economic benefits. We know that system modern-ization is a highly demanding task from an engi-neering and service perspective, and we would be happy to work closely with you in this endeavor.

Further information: www.sew-eurodrive.de/en/life-cycle-services

Orientation

Installation &startup

Operation

Planning &engineering

Procurement &delivery

Modernization


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SEW-EURODRIVE’s Industrial Gear

Unit Service helps increase oper-

ational and process reliability in a

number of industries. An effective

method of preventive maintenance

is to visually inspect the condition of

industrial gear units.

Municipal and industrial wastewater is cleaned in sewage treatment plants, which must operate 24 hours a day,

seven days a week. SEW-EURODRIVE, with its service portfolio for treatment plant operators, ensures that the

drive technology can meet these high requirements in terms of service life and system availability.

Preventive maintenance is becoming an in-creasingly important issue from an eco-nomic point of view. SEW-EURODRIVE

examines gear units with an inspection scope to systemically determine the gear unit’s condition without disassembling it. The gearing and the bearings are visually inspected, and an analysis is performed to detect substances like water or metal particles inside the gear unit housing.

Using a flexible video endoscope, our service tech-nicians can perform a precise and reliable on-site visual inspection of all of the parts inside of the gear unit housing, such as gear wheels and roll-ing bearings. The inspection scope examination is documented in an inspection report along with an evaluation and graphical depictions of the wear curves. Based on this visual inspection, along with

SEW-EURODRIVE’s decades of experience, we can provide you with a clear picture of the current state of your gear unit. Based on these results we derive measures to extend the gear unit’s service life and provide appropriate recommendations to the customer. This servicing can also be performed on products from other manufacturers.

The flexible video endoscopy helps minimize idling times and reduce maintenance costs. It al-

lows operators to detect damage in advance and to plan maintenance work. SEW-EURODRIVE devel-ops concepts to increase operational reliability and system availability that are tailored to the custom-er’s specific needs.


SEW-EURODRIVE’s service portfolio for treat-ment plant operators comprises multiple modules: inspection and maintenance, re-

pairs and retrofitting.

With its dense network of service and assembly plants, SEW-EURODRIVE’s on-site repair service always arrives quickly and keeps a large number of original replacement parts in stock to ensure short repair times – even offering immediate repair ser-vices in particularly urgent cases.

The SEW-EURODRIVE repair service is also avail-able to work on drive technology from other man-ufacturers. For original value repairs, the Bruch-sal-based drive technology specialist offers its customers a 24 month warranty.

SEW-EURODRIVE believes that keeping systems at the latest state of the art is essential to ensuring maximum productivity and fail safety. By install-ing the latest drive technology from Bruchsal, the Retrofit Service optimizes the availability of exist-

ing systems – while taking into account matters of energy efficiency.

SEW-EURODRIVE’s Inspection and Maintenance Service supports the operator’s own maintenance measures. Whether in intervals that are defined by the customer or on short notice: Idling times will be kept to an absolute minimum. The SEW- EURODRIVE quick check, inspection scope ex-aminations, thermography tests, oil analyses for drive and gear unit diagnostics: These are just a few examples of the services we offer to ensure the availability of your systems.


Prevent downtimes and increase system reliability

Pure performance


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In the spirit of Industry 4.0, SEW-EURODRIVE offers its Online Support,

which allows customers to thoroughly integrate their value-added processes

with those of SEW-EURODRIVE.

Industry 4.0 demands interconnected value-added processes

Industry 4.0, or Integrated Industry, is associat-ed with fully networked production processes. But this networking must not end at the factory

door – there are also immense potential savings to be found by networking administrative processes between customers and suppliers.

SEW-EURODRIVE has therefore developed solu-tions for linking business processes at all crucial customer interfaces and collected these in its On-line Support customer portal.

What exactly can you do in Online Support?It offers quick downloads of CAD data and doc-umentation, a product configurator for easily se-lecting products and directly placing inquiries and orders, a variant management function for reduc-ing complexity, a transaction overview with status tracking, and a troubleshooting function, which assists users with diagnostics and even allows them to order spare parts or other services. All of these functions are networked together to a large degree and can be integrated into customers’ IT system relatively easily. This eliminates media dis-continuity, which can significantly speed up busi-ness processes and improve efficiency.

Link to Online Support www.sew-eurodrive.de/en_us/online_support/

Our subsidiaries in this year’s partner country, PolandSEW-EURODRIVE has opened 3 Drive Technology Centers and 4 sales offices in Poland. That’s reason enough for us to take a closer look at this year’s partner country at HANNOVER MESSE. Our Polish sub-sidiaries are focused on finding solutions. SEW-EURODRIVE’s flexible modular con-cept offers customers a range of application options so that they can find their perfect, custom-tailored solution.

SEW-EURODRIVE recognized the special qualities of the Polish market and has been serving customers there since 1996. For the specific requirements of the Polish mar-ket, the focus is on products and solutions that allow customers to develop sustainable competitive advantages and to continue to prosper over the long term under the par-ticular conditions in Poland. We have just what it takes – real problem-solving skills, a unique variety of products and complex knowledge of industries on the Polish mar-ket. In short: We keep things moving for our Polish customers. This high aim is both a challenge and a commitment for us. For this reason, we are in constant communica-tion with our customers all over the world – especially in Poland – offering extensive warranties and ensuring optimal availabili-ty of our products. The basis for this is our one-of-a-kind network of production plants, Drive Technology Centers, sales companies and service subsidiaries, which Poland is fully integrated into.

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GIVING YOU MORE

We have much to offer you beyond just products and services, from mechanical expertise, to com-plete automation and industry-specific solutions, all the way to sm@rt solutions for Industry 4.0.

Services for all aspects of your machine or system? Possib e: With Our Life Cycle Services

Driving the World? Possib e: SEW-EURODRIVE

Everything you need to know about SEW-EURODRIVE at the trade show? Possib e: www.hm.sew

A treasure trove of information about Industry 4.0? Possib e: Our White Paper www.SEW-EURODRIVE.de/smart-factory

www.sew-eurodrive.com

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