Van der Graaf Drum Motor

The Van der Graaf Drum Motor is a motorized pulley that offers a versatile and reliable solution by providing a less complex, more efficient way to power your belt conveyor. Being completely sealed, all components are housed internally eliminating the need for external components such as motor, gearbox, chains, sprockets, chain guards and pillow block bearings. The Drum Motor reduces operating and maintenance costs, improves safety conditions and because it is completely sealed it can operate in any condition. The numerous benefits are self evident in the Van der Graaf Drum Motor superior performance.

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Design Advantages:

• Increased operator safety:
  
  • No external moving parts that present safety hazards
    
  • No gearbox, chains, motor, chain guard and pillow block bearings
• Enhanced space utilization:
  
  • Fit more belt conveyor into less floor or overhead space
    
  • Allows higher density multiple applications
    
  • Cleaner appearance
• Ability to withstand harsh operating environments
• No maintenance:
  
  • 50,000 hours of operation between oil changes
    
  • Oil can be changed without dismounting the drum motor from its frame
• Reduced downtime
• Electrical & mechanical efficiency:
  
  • Save up to 30% on power consumption
    
  • Lower operating cost than conventional approach
    
  • 96% mechanical efficient
• Quick & easy installation

The Van der Graaf Drum Motor with its proven quality and design, has found success in a wide range of industries. Due to its self contained design, having all vital components sealed internally, it will operate under various conditions, whether it be hygienic, abrasive, dusty, hot, cold, wet or dry. It can also accommodate most conveyor configuration designs that have special requirements.

Numerous Applications can be found worldwide in:

Agriculture - Mushrooms, Potatoes, Onion
Airline - Baggage handling, Check-in, Cargo
Automotive - Tire manufacturing, Stamping, Assembly
Food - Fish, Poultry, Dairy, Meat, Fruits, Vegetables, Baking, Nuts, Chocolate, Snack foods
Forest Products - Wood chip processing
Mining & Aggregate - Coal, Salt, Gravel, Construction, Crushing
Postal & Parcel - Sortation/Distribution, Packaging, Courier
Product Handling - Packaging, Scrap metal, Document handling, Pharmaceutical, Recycling, Refuse disposal, Tobacco