The Van der Graaf Drum Motor is a motorized pulley that offers a versatile and reliable solution by providing a less complex, more efficient way to power your belt conveyor. Being completely sealed, all components are housed internally eliminating the need for external components such as motor, gearbox, chains, sprockets, chain guards and pillow block bearings. The Drum Motor reduces operating and maintenance costs, improves safety conditions and because it is completely sealed it can operate in any condition. The numerous benefits are self evident in the Van der Graaf Drum Motor superior performance.


Design Advantages:

  • Increased operator safety:
    • No external moving parts that present safety hazards
    • No gearbox, chains, motor, chain guard and pillow block bearings

  • Enhanced space utilization:
    • Fit more belt conveyor into less floor or overhead space
    • Allows higher density multiple applications
    • Cleaner appearance

  • Ability to withstand harsh operating environments

  • No maintenance:
    • 50,000 hours of operation between oil changes
    • Oil can be changed without dismounting the drum motor from its frame

  • Reduced downtime

  • Electrical & mechanical efficiency:
    • Save up to 30% on power consumption
    • Lower operating cost than conventional approach
    • 96% mechanical efficient

  • Quick & easy installation
 
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The drum motor eliminates all external moving components such as motor, gearbox, chain, sprockets, chain guards and pillow block bearings as seen on the conventional conveyor drive.

The Van der Graaf drum motor houses all vital components internally thus reduces operating and maintenance costs, improves safety conditions and because it completely sealed can operate in any condition.

The high quality precision components of the Van der Graaf drum motor make it the number one choice for superior and lasting
Van der Graaf
One Component Conveyor Drive
Conventional
Multi Component Conveyor Drive

Industries

The Van der Graaf Drum Motor with its proven quality and design, has found success in a wide range of industries. Due to its self contained design, having all vital components sealed internally, it will operate under various conditions, whether it be hygienic, abrasive, dusty, hot, cold, wet or dry. It can also accommodate most conveyor configuration designs that have special requirements.

 

Agriculture

Farming potato, onion, mushroom or corn, outdoors or indoors, the conveyor and drum motor is subjected to harsh, dusty environments, compounded by wet, extreme hot or cold weather conditions. The Van der Graaf drum motor having all vital components completely sealed is ideal for these type of conditions.
Airline

The Van der Graaf drum motor features a quiet AGMA 12 gearbox (with noise level 46 db), ideal for the airline industry requiring low noise level. The standard Van der Graaf drum motor is widely used for incoming and outgoing baggage systems. The low profile high torque tapered drum motor streamlines the conveyor with minimal external components, a must where space is a premium. This type of drum motor provides the perfect solution for power turns where bags have to move 90 degrees.
Automotive

Van der Graaf synchronized drum motors are used in the automotive stamping plant where large parts have to be carried by two conveyors simultaneously. For flat bed conveyors, the v-groove guided drum motor equipped with electromagnetic brake is capable of performing 67 starts/stops per minute.

Food

Meat and dairy plants using Van der Graaf drum motors can operate well in hygienic and wet environments with daily wash down periods withstanding 1,500 psi pressure. All stainless steel or plated are USDA approved. USDA 3* for dairy and milk products.

 
 
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