Bonfiglioli HD AFD alignment-free drive combinations

Bonfiglioli has introduced an alignment-free configuration on its heavy-duty gear drives that cost-effectively integrates motor and gearbox. The HD AFD is intended to offer an alternative to laser-aligned baseplate types that allow the use of close-coupled IEC B5 flange mounted motors up to a G315 frame size.

The HD AFD combinations - with capacities up to 1722 kW and 150,000 Nm - complement Bonfiglioli’s Hi Torque drives and offer quick, trouble-free assembly and maintenance of high-speed components including fans, fluid couplings and brakes.

HD AFD models are claimed to potentially save both time and money in a range of applications because there is no need to laser align the motor and gearbox shafts. In addition to reduced initial costs compared with traditional baseplate designs, the HD AFD configuration enhances serviceability by permitting high-speed components to be removed and replaced without the need for realignment.

Applications include conveyor drives, shuttle drives, bucket elevators, inching drives and other materials handling equipment.

The HDP parallel shaft and HDO bevel helical units suit numerous mounting options for different applications, such as materials handling, manufacturing, mining, quarrying and minerals processing, rural and food product processing, paper, pumps, steel, sugar, timber, wrapping and stacking applications, and water and wastewater treatment.