Sew-Eurodrive - Conveyor Belt Gearbox Motor

Applications & Use Cases

• Driving conveyor belts in food processing lines for product transfer.
• Actuating sorting and packaging machinery within food handling systems.
• Powering incline and decline conveyors for elevation changes in production.
• Operating accumulation conveyors for temporary product buffering.

Typical Specifications

Typical motor power

For this model series, motor power commonly ranges from 0.12 kW to 0.75 kW.

Gearbox type

The 'WA' prefix in the model suggests a shaft-mounted helical worm gear unit, offering compact installation.

Power supply

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

Output speed

Output speeds are highly variable depending on the specific gearbox ratio, typically ranging from a few RPM to several hundred RPM.

Mounting position

Shaft-mounted gearmotors offer flexible mounting directly onto the conveyor drive shaft.

Enclosure protection

Industrial gearmotors commonly feature IP54 or IP55 protection, suitable for many food processing environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does 'DRN63MS4' signify?

  DRN63MS4 is a Sew-Eurodrive motor designation. 'DRN' indicates a motor series, '63M' refers to the motor frame size, and 'S4' denotes a 4-pole motor, which typically runs at approximately 1500 RPM synchronous speed.

• Is this unit suitable for washdown environments?

• How do I determine the correct gearbox ratio for my application?

• What maintenance is typically required for a unit like this?

• Can this motor be speed controlled?