Drive technology

Issue 07-08/2020 Long lifespan

Torsion Control Products produces coupling design for one of the world’s largest haul trucks

W‌ith their unique torsional characteristics, spring couplings from Torsion Control Products (TCP) are designed for diesel engines used in construction machines, agricultural vehicles, industrial...

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Issue 06/2020 New transmission

Improved performance of Sandvik flag ship trucks Sandvik TH663i and Sandvik TH551i

T‌o increase productivity, improve reliability and reduce truck operating costs, Sandvik has introduced a new transmission for its flag ship trucks Sandvik TH663i and Sandvik TH551i. The new...

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Flender to expand in Western Australia with a new purpose-built facility

Flender, one of the leading global suppliers of mechanical drives and a subsidiary of technology giant Siemens has announced plans for a expansion into Western Australia with a new state-of-the-art...

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Issue 04-05/2020

CURRAX becomes FLENDER Solution Partner

The drive specialist CURRAX has been appointed official FLENDER Solution Partner. The focus of the initiative is a comprehensive increase in efficiency through short communication channels and access...

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New Flender CEO

Flender Group, part of Siemens AG Portfolio Companies, will have a new CEO. Since April 1, 2020, Andreas Evertz has been appointed as additional Managing Director and will succeed retiring Stefan...

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Issue 12/2019

Siemens’ gearless drive technology powers high-capacity overland conveyor

Powered by Siemens’ new gearless drive technology, thyssen­krupp’s high-capacity overland conveyor will access one of the world’s largest copper reserves in Quellaveco. The Quellaveco mine in Peru...

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Issue 12/2019

New production capacities at BRAUER

In 2019 BRAUERMaschinentech-nik AG commissioned further offices and production halls and now has a total area of around 15 000 m². The management already started planning in 2016. Further areas were...

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Issue 12/2019 Drive system

New NORD industrial gear units for maximum performance in bulk material logistics

T‌he MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS provide high output torques from 15 to 240 kNm and are ideal for use in heavy duty applications such as agitators, belt drives, mixers,...

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Issue 12/2019 Perfect for mining

WEG presents slip ring motors of the new M Mining series

W‌EG introduces the new M Mining range of slip-ring motors for use in the mining and cement industries. Available in design sizes from IEC 355 to 1000, the new M Mining slip-ring motors cover a power...

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Issue 09/2019 Frictionless

Drive solutions for continuous conveyors

N‌ORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers powerful drive systems for transporting bulk materials that are characterised by maximum reliability, safety and robustness and ensure smooth operation even under the...

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