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Agitator Drives 

 NEW  Generation X.e Agitator drives provide reliable, high-torque performance for wastewater and water treatment applications, including mixers, aerators, and sludge processing systems. Engineered with robust heavy industry gear units, advanced sealing, and optimized lubrication, these drives support continuous operation in corrosive, high-load environments. Flexible mounting options, long service life, and global support help treatment facilities reduce downtime and maintain consistent process performance.

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Parallel and Right-angle Gear Units

X.e Series gear units deliver reliable performance for wastewater and water treatment equipment, including clarifiers, conveyors, and screw lifts. With 23 sizes and modular flexibility, they manage high torque and harsh conditions reliably. For new systems or retrofits, our U.S.-assembled drive solutions offer durability, low maintenance, and long service life to keep grain operations running smoothly.

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Standard Gearmotors and Gear Units

SEW‑EURODRIVE’s standard gearmotors combine high efficiency and rugged design for conveyors, mixers, pumps, lifts, and other processing equipment in wastewater and water treatment. With compact footprints, multiple mounting options, and a wide range of torque and speed combinations, they offer reliable, low-maintenance operation in dirty, demanding environments. Engineered for continuous duty and easy integration into bulk material systems.

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TS Torque Monitoring System

Enhance safety and reliability in wastewater and water treatment plants by monitoring gearbox torque in mixers, aerators, and screw lift systems. Using spring-tension and magnetic sensors, the TS system detects overload conditions and triggers alarms or automatic shutdowns to prevent damage. With minimal electronics, flexible mounting, and low energy consumption, it is well-suited for harsh, wet environments where uptime and protection are critical. 

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DRN.. series motors

SEW‑EURODRIVE’s DRN.. Series motors deliver the high torque and reliability needed for conveyors, bucket elevators, processing equipment, and high-inertia loads. The DRN355 offers up to 500 HP in a compact, rigid housing with global IE3 compliance and modular compatibility. Ideal for dirty, demanding environments, it pairs seamlessly with SEW-EURODRIVE gear units and cooling systems for heavy-duty applications.

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Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

MOVITRAC® inverters deliver scalable, high-performance motor control with quick setup, robust overload capacity, and seamless integration into automation networks. Their modular design supports everything from simple conveyors to complex flow zones, providing reliable speed control, energy efficiency, and diagnostics for modern wastewater and water treatment systems.

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Predictive Maintenance

DriveRadar® IoT Suite brings powerful predictive maintenance to wastewater and water treatment applications. It detects faults early, reduces unplanned downtime, and enables data-driven service planning. With easy retrofit, no extra hardware, and cloud/edge monitoring, airports gain faster diagnostics, smarter maintenance, and higher long-term system reliability.

White Papers and Case Studies

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Precision Drop-In Replacement at WWTP

A failed wastewater aerator threatened major regulatory risk and costly downtime for Orange County Utilities. With a 24-week OEM lead time and no dimensional drawings, the pressure was on. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Modular, Scalable Kinematics

Learn about functionally scaled robotics solutions consisting of individually customizable packages that fit nearly any automation robotics application.

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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.

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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. 

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