Bodine Electric Resource: AC Synchronous Gearmotors Simplify Design

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Custom Bodine type 30R-D (top) and 34R-WX AC (bottom) synchronous gearmotors.

In packaging applications like continuous band sealers, keeping multiple conveyors perfectly synchronized has traditionally required bulky, high-maintenance mechanical linkages like chains and sprockets. This spotlight from Bodine Electric Company highlights a much simpler, cost-effective solution: outfitting each conveyor with an AC synchronous gearmotor linked to a single variable frequency drive (VFD). This approach ensures perfectly matched speeds without cumbersome mechanical linkages or expensive servo-drive systems, radically simplifying machine design and reducing hardware costs. Take a look at the full writeup: How AC Synchronous Gearmotors Can Simplify Machine Design

When you need to implement innovative, efficiency-boosting motion control solutions in your facility, Cross Company is your ideal partner. As an authorized distributor for Bodine Electric Company, our technical experts understand how to properly size and apply the right gearmotors to improve production quality, raise efficiency, and lower operational risks. We work alongside your team to integrate tailored solutions that simplify your equipment designs and keep your lines running smoothly.

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