Constantly improving its gear units, geared motors and related products, automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has recently upgraded its well-known AM adapter. The new AMS adapter incorporates added features to benefit the end user.
The new AMS adapter is more compact and provides for longer bearing life.
Andreas Meid, Head of Engineering at SEW-EURODRIVE, says the AM adapter has always fulfilled a valuable role in the company’s product line-up, providing for SEW-EURODRIVE’s IEC motor to be integrated with a SEW-EURODRIVE gearbox. The new AMS adapter has been upgraded with further refinements.
“The first improvement we introduced with the AMS adapter is to make it more compact,” says Meid. “Its smaller footprint allows users to install it more easily in areas where space is constrained. We have been able to reduce its dimensions by up to 25%.”
The bearing selection in the AMS adapter has also been reviewed, to optimise the bearing life relative to the operating temperatures. He highlights the growing demand in the market for longer service intervals and more uptime – and this upgrade, he says, is a proactive response.
“We have also considered the specific requirements of vertical installations and included a drain hole to ensure that any liquid can easily exit the adapter,” Meid adds. “The flinger transports the liquid to the through bores in the intermediate flange, where it can drain out.”
This is important because it means that liquid will not enter the bearings and gears – so it ensures the components can achieve a longer operating life.
“Customers have always appreciated the reliability and low cost of ownership of SEW-EURODRIVE’s equipment,” says Marcio Sicchiero, the company’s Head of Exports. “The AMS adapter comes from the same heritage of high-precision German engineering. The range of frame sizes also makes it versatile, suitable for use across many industry applications; we offer 12 sizes from IEC 71 to IEC 280.”
The new version AMS adapter has been well received by existing users of the AM fitting and in the wider market. It is being manufactured at a number of SEW-EURODRIVE plants around the world.
“The AMS adapters, together with our gearboxes and high efficiency IEC motors, offer customers a full package, which is supplied with a two-year extended warranty,” Sicchiero says. “Customers also have the convenience of sourcing from one supplier, and the assurance of support and servicing from SEW EURODRIVE. We look after all that.”
He notes that the package is supplied already assembled, reducing the time and cost – and the operational risk – of trying to assemble components on site.
Among the most common applications of the AMS adapter, motor and gearbox are in agitation and mixing activities in the mining and water sectors.
For more information visit: www.sew-eurodrive.co.za
