Brook Crompton - Gearbox Motor

Applications & Use Cases

• Conveying bulk ingredients such as grains, powders, or granules within food processing lines.
• Driving agitators or mixers in tanks for blending food products.
• Operating screw conveyors for precise ingredient dosing.
• Powering packaging machinery components requiring controlled motion.

Typical Specifications

Motor power

Typically ranges from 0.37 kW to 7.5 kW for this class of industrial gearbox motor.

Gear ratio

Commonly varies significantly depending on the required output speed and torque for the application.

Output speed

For this type of unit, output speeds are typically reduced from the motor's nominal speed, often in the range of 10 to 300 RPM.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on 400V, 3-phase, 50Hz AC supply in the UK.

Mounting configuration

B3-PTO indicates a foot-mounted motor with a power take-off shaft, commonly found on units of this type.

Enclosure rating

Typically IP54 or IP55 for general industrial use, offering protection against dust and water splashes.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does 'A-DA90SA 4 B3-PTO' signify?

  This is a model designation. 'A-DA90SA' likely refers to the specific motor series and frame size, '4' indicates a 4-pole motor (common for 1500 RPM nominal speed), and 'B3-PTO' describes the mounting configuration as foot-mounted with a power take-off shaft.

• Is this gearbox motor suitable for washdown environments?

• Can the output speed be adjusted?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used gearbox motor?

• What should I check before purchasing a used gearbox motor?