Heavy industrial drives and controls for the toughest operating conditions
Solving the motion and control challenges in the toughest industries.
In mining, aggregates, cement production and many other demanding industries, machinery is exposed to extreme conditions. SEW-EURODRIVE has earned a reputation worldwide for rugged and reliable gear units for heavy industry. With nine assembly plants in North America including one in Wellford, SC, we are well equipped to service heavy industry with our field-proven heavy industrial gear units.
From mining to cement production to steel processing and more, heavy industrial gear units from SEW-EURODRIVE deliver the high torque required for conveying aggregate, driving large kilns and mills, moving cranes, and keeping crushers and other large equipment running.
With a proven track record of more than 90 years in the power transmission industry, SEW-EURODRIVE provides services including drive engineering and design, initial planning, startup, as well as repair and maintenance.
Areas of Application:
White Papers and Case Studies
Drive Modernization at a Cement Facility
Running an archaic chain-and-sprocket drive on four bucket elevators, a leading cement producer was struggling with inefficiency and downtime, costing thousands of dollars in lost production.
Reducing Waste in Wastewater Treatment
A municipal wastewater facility faced persistent maintenance issues with its screw-lift drive system, resulting in frequent breakdowns and continuous repair expenses.
Maximize Gearmotor Speed Range
Learn why to operate gearmotors above 60Hz. Through a common example, we will show you how to select the proper gearmotor that will significantly enhance performance.
Sawmill Automation: Going Where Direct-Stop & Hydraulic Technologies “Cant”
Exploring the productivity and efficiency gains of outfitting a sawmill’s resaw line with VFDs, Ethernet and other automated electromechanical systems.
Modular, Scalable Kinematics
Learn about functionally scaled robotics solutions consisting of individually customizable packages that fit nearly any automation robotics application.
Power and Energy Systems for the Evolving Factory
Explore industrial drives, power supplies, and energy solutions to reduce peak power usage and installation costs, and to promote overall system efficiency.
Modernized PET transport line achieves energy savings of up to 75%
Coca-Cola HBC Austria faced growing challenges with their aging transport line. High energy consumption and escalating CO2 emissions necessitated a pressing upgrade to meet sustainability targets and operational efficiencies.
Drive Modernization at a Cement Facility
Reducing Waste in Wastewater Treatment
Maximize Gearmotor Speed Range
Sawmill Automation: Going Where Direct-Stop and Hydraulic Technologies “Cant”
Modular, Scalable Kinematics.
Flexible Power and Energy Systems for the Evolving Factory
Modernized PET transport line achieves energy savings of up to 75%
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Upcoming 2025 Trade Shows
GEAPS Exchange
KANSAS CITY, MO
February 22-25, 2025
Booth# 1218
Explore SEW’s grain handling solutions: reliable, high-torque drives for agriculture systems.
PACK Expo SE
ATLANTA, GA
March 10-12, 2025
Booth# 523
Discover SEW’s packaging automation solutions: food-grade, precise, durable, and efficient.
ProMat
CHICAGO, IL
March 17-20, 2025
North Hall - B, Booth# 6727
Join SEW for advanced automation solutions in logistics and material handling.
Texas Water
HOUSTON, TX
March 18-21, 2025
Booth# 1835
Discover SEW’s wastewater solutions: efficient, reliable drives for water treatment operations
Robotics Summit
BOSTON, MA
April 30 - May 1, 2025
Hall - C, Booth# 212
Discover SEW’s robotics solutions: MOVIKIT® software, MOVI-C®, and advanced automation.
AUTOMATE
DETROIT, MI
May 12-15, 2025
Hall A-D, Booth# 4007
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AAAE
ATLANTA, GA
June 8-10, 2025
Booth# 1130
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Forest Products Expo
NASHVILLE, TN
August 6-8, 2025
Booth# Coming Soon
Discover SEW's rugged drive solutions for timber processing: precision, durability, and optimized operations.
IBIE
LAS VEGAS, NV
September 14-17, 2025
West Hall, Booth# 4165
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SPS Atlanta
ATLANTA, GA
September 16-18, 2025
Booth# 1118
Discover SEW's rugged drive solutions for timber processing: precision, durability, and optimized operations.
PACK Expo Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV
Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2025
Upper South Hall, Booth# 34041
Discover SEW’s packaging solutions at PACK Expo: MOVI-C®, energy-efficient drives, and optimized automation.