WORLD OF INDUSTRIES - MOTION, DRIVE & AUTOMATION 5/2017

Standardized drive solutions for
conveyor applications
In industrial facilities with a large number of drive units, the total
cost of ownership can be reduced by up to 70 % through
intelligent management of variants. Therefore, Nord Drivesystems
has established 3 preferred sizes for variable-frequency drives that
cover the typical functional and performance requirements in
materials handling and conveyor applications.
Standardization can save up to 70 % of TCO
for drives in conveying systems
DRIVE TECHNOLOGY
01 Setup and service switches are easily
accessible on the field distribution system
Limiting the number of variants can yield greater savings in total
cost of ownership (TCO) than any other measure except for lowering
energy consumption. Therefore, drive manufacturers should
be able to provide viable drive system standardizations for specific
industrial segments. Preferred variants will also benefit customers
by simplifying the procurement process, from the first drive
purchase to any orders that may follow. Obviously, a few standardized
drive variants also make inventory management much easier.
Furthermore, they make planning and engineering processes less
complex for everyone – the drive supplier, the OEM, and the end
user. The challenge is to select as few drive configurations as possible
in such a way that they adequately fulfill the varied tasks without
being oversized. Drive engineers therefore need to thoroughly
analyze sector-specific patterns of drive operation and applicationspecific
needs.
Nord Drivesystems has been designing efficient drive technology
for intralogistics and airports for many years. Based on this wealth
of experience, the German manufacturer has developed the ‘Logi-
Drive’ line of 3 preferred drive variants optimized for these applications.
This system ensures leaner purchasing, engineering, maintenance,
and staff training processes. Only very few spare parts must
be kept in stock. As a result, the TCO in postal hubs, warehouses,
and baggage handling systems can be reduced by up to 70 %.
Three standardized variants offer higher flexibility
The ‘LogiDrive’ line is the solution for conveyor systems spanning
many hundred meters. The variable-frequency drives (VFDs) allow
WORLD OF INDUSTRIES – MOTION, DRIVE & AUTOMATION 5/2017