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Reliable solutions
thanks to perfectly matched components and other options that are suitable for the respective application.

Reliable application
thanks to the robust housing of the X series industrial gearboxes, even for harsh environments.

Global application knowledge
thanks to many years of successful implementation of numerous crane trolley applications in a wide variety of sectors.

Powerful drive solution for crane trolleys

Crane trolleys are used in a wide variety of applications and therefore have to meet a wide range of requirements: While harbor and overhead cranes operate at low speeds and limited operating frequencies, overhead or container stacking cranes operate at high speeds and high frequencies.

Another challenge is the alternating direction of rotation (reversing operation), i.e. being able to transport loads in both directions. In this context, the mass moment of inertia is very high compared to the mass moment of inertia on the motor side. Gearbox solutions for crane trolleys therefore primarily convert the acceleration and deceleration torque.

For these complex operating conditions, our robust industrial gearbox series X is the right drive solution for these complex operating conditions. In combination with a wide range of available accessories and options, you can reliably cover all your requirements.

Reliable industrial gearbox solutions for a long service life

Crane trolleys use the power generated by all drive units to overcome frictional forces and for acceleration. This solid mechanical engineering technology requires equally powerful drive solutions. All components of the drive system must be able to withstand the required operating conditions.

Our drive systems are ideally tailored to these requirements and include

  • A motor
  • A disk brake (or brake motor)
  • A helical bevel gearbox mounted on a shaft (via key or shrink disk)
  • A motor/brake carrier
  • A torque arm

Benefit from our many years of experience as an industrial gearbox manufacturer. Even under difficult conditions, our modular principle offers you the optimum solution. This ensures high reliability and a long service life for your crane trolley.

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In our drive solution for crane trolleys, 3- and 4-stage helical bevel gearboxes from the X series are used. Their characteristics meet the high requirements of this application:

  • Robust gearbox housing
  • High radial forces on drive shaft HSS (high speed shaft) and brakes (disk brakes)
  • High radial forces on output shaft LSS (low speed shaft) when using a sprocket drive
  • HSS speed between 1 000 and 2 000 min-1
  • Gear ratios from i = 35 - 120

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Accessories optimally matched to the application:

  • Efficient sealing system (Taconite)
  • Oil dipstick and oil level glass
  • Vent valve for humid environments (Des-Case)
  • Oil bath temperature sensor
  • Engines
  • Brakes
  • Surface/corrosion protection

Industrial gear unit solutions from SEW-EURODRIVE are used in crane trolleys of the following crane types:

  • Harbor crane
  • Overhead crane
  • Overhead traveling crane
  • Container stacking crane