Optimizing Agricultural Operations with SEW-EURODRIVE

Reliable Drive Solutions for Peak Performance

In the agriculture and grain handling industries, reliability and efficiency are non-negotiable. With processes like harvesting, storing, conveying, cleaning, and drying operating under tight seasonal windows, the stakes are high. Failures not only disrupt operations but also risk product quality and inflate costs. At SEW-EURODRIVE, we understand these challenges and deliver tailored drive solutions to keep your systems running smoothly.

As a trusted partner in agriculture, SEW-EURODRIVE offers a comprehensive portfolio of drive systems designed to handle demanding applications and environments. Below, we highlight some of the most effective drive solutions, ensuring your agricultural operations achieve peak performance.

Robust Large Industrial Gear Units

For demanding agricultural applications, SEW-EURODRIVE’s large industrial gear units offer exceptional durability, efficiency, and reliability. Designed for extreme conditions, these gear units deliver high torque, extended service life, and minimal maintenance, making them the ideal choice for heavy-duty processes such as industrial conveyors, cranes, and mixers.

Gear Units for Maximum Performance

The X and X.e Series helical and bevel-helical gear units provide high torque and adaptability for demanding agricultural applications.

The latest X.e generation takes this legacy further by enhancing critical features:

• Increased Lifespan: Advanced calculations and simulations ensure these units excel under the harshest conditions.
• Reduced Maintenance: Designed for reliability, these units minimize downtime and maintenance costs.
• Compact Design: Maintains the same footprint and mounting geometry as previous models, simplifying upgrades.
• Wide Torque Range: 7.2 to 500 kNm across 23 finely graduated sizes, ensuring precise performance.

Perfect for heavy-duty applications like industrial conveyors, cranes, and mixers, these gear units deliver unmatched durability and efficiency​.

Space-Saving Planetary Gear Units

For operations requiring compact yet powerful solutions, SEW-EURODRIVE offers the P2.e Series planetary gear units, designed specifically for agriculture and grain handling.

•  High Torque Density: Torque range of 24.8 kNm to 124 kNm.
  
• Broad Gear Ratios: Two- or three-stage planetary gear units cover gear ratios from 15.2 to 332.
• Compact & Versatile: Ideal for tight spaces and continuous heavy-duty applications.
• Flexible Configurations: Available with or without integral motors in footed, flanged, or shaft-mounted setups.

These units are engineered for high-performance applications where space constraints demand a compact yet powerful drive system.

Reliable Screw Conveyor Drives

Screw conveyors play a vital role in moving bulk materials efficiently. SEW-EURODRIVE’s screw conveyor drives stand out due to their robust engineering and advanced features.

Key benefits of screw conveyor drives include:

• Enhanced Sealing System: Four individual sealing areas provide superior protection against contaminants, moisture, and abrasives, ensuring a longer service life and reduced maintenance.
• Maximum Thrust Load Capacity: Taper bearings handle high loads seamlessly.
• Flexibility: Multiple motor inputs, gear unit styles, and ratios eliminate the need for belts and sheaves, streamlining operations.
• Advanced Cooling: Multiple fan designs allow optimized oil temperature control, noise reduction, or a balance of both.

Designed specifically for bulk material handling, SEW-EURODRIVE’s screw conveyor drives provide unmatched reliability and efficiency, keeping your agricultural processes running smoothly.

Powerful Drive Solutions for Bucket Elevators

Bucket elevators require high torque and reliability for vertical bulk material transport. SEW-EURODRIVE’s X-Series bevel-helical gear units deliver durability, efficiency, and modular design for quick deployment and seamless integration.

Optimized for Performance:

• High-Torque Gear Units: Wide gear ratios for smooth, efficient lifting.
• Modular & Scalable: Standardized solutions for rapid availability.
• Global Support: Reliable service network for maximum uptime.
• Integrated Auxiliary Drive: Enables slow-speed operation for maintenance, available in "empty bucket" and "full bucket" designs.
• Unmatched Reliability: Engineered for extreme conditions with superior materials, precision manufacturing, and a longer service life.
  
  

Specialized Desolventizer-Toaster Drives (DTDC)

Grain processing demands specialized solutions, and SEW-EURODRIVE delivers with its DT and DC drives. Designed specifically for desolventizer-toaster systems, these drives are essential for removing solvents and drying grain materials.

• Heavy-Duty Bearings: Built to handle extreme conditions with ease.
• Condition Monitoring: Advanced features provide real-time insights into drive performance, minimizing unexpected downtime.
• Cooling and Lubrication: Optimized systems ensure smooth, reliable operations.

These drives are engineered to meet the high-power requirements of grain processing, providing the durability and performance you need.