Packaging Design for Industry Ecient, economical solutions for end-of-line packaging

Decentralized drive solutions with asynchronous motors can achieve cost benefits of up to 50% while providing a more compact footprint and high-eciency operation.

NORD’s decentralized drive technology enables end-of-line packaging systems such as palletizers to operate smoothly and precisely while delivering lower operating costs, reduced maintenance work, and a more compact design.

End-of-line packaging processes can include heavy loads, high forces, and long travel distances. While drives with centrally controlled servo motors are commonly used in these applications, they are not always required for palletizing, stabilizing, and handling applications. For these systems, decentralized drive solutions with asynchronous motors are more e cient and cost-e ective.

The NORD asynchronous motors are widely available in power ranges from 0.16 to 75 hp and are made for use with NORD’s full line of gear units and variable frequency drives. When moving heavy loads, asynchronous motors deliver a higher level of control and movement than conventional servo solutions that require adjustment to the application via large gear ratios. They also provide higher process stability and quiet operation while reducing vibrations and the risk of damaging loads or packaging machines.

NORD’s decentralized variable frequency drive options include the NORDAC BASE, NORDAC FLEX, NORDAC LINK, and NORDAC ON/ON+. These electronic control products can e ciently control conveyor speeds, manage individual product placement and pickup, and smoothly operate palletizing machines without slowing product flow. NORD VFDs o er flexibility as the modular design concept allows changes and maintenance to occur anytime without significant structural modifications, extensive downtimes, or changes within a control cabinet. The decentralized solution also saves space, as the VFDs can be directly mounted to the motor without needing a full control cabinet setup or extensive wiring system. Depending on the system type and application, these decentralized variable frequency drives paired with asynchronous motors can amount to up to 50% savings compared to the legacy design. The high e ciency of asynchronous motors works to lower operating costs and reduce the number of system variants, saving money and storage space. The motors decrease procurement costs and include more options, wider availability, and simplified maintenance. DW NORD

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