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VE8" Solar Tracker Slew Drive With 24VDC Gearbox For Solar Panel Flexible Tracking System
VE8" Slew Drive Description
Worm gear slewing drives are versatile components used in a wide range of applications where controlled, precise, and powerful rotation is required. Their design characteristics make them suitable for scenarios involving heavy loads and the need for accurate positioning.
Technical Data of VE Model Slewing Drives
Model | Ratio | Rated Output Torque (N.m) | Tilting Torque (N.m) | Holding Torque (N.m) | Axial Load (kN) | Radial Load (kN) | Efficiency | Precision (°) | Self-locking | Weight (kg) |
3" | 31:1 | 600 | 1500 | 1800 | 22 | 15 | 40% | ≤0.1 | Yes | 12 |
5" | 37:1 | 800 | 5000 | 9200 | 16 | 27 | 40% | ≤0.1 | Yes | 18 |
7" | 57:1 | 1750 | 7000 | 13200 | 34 | 58 | 40% | ≤0.1 | Yes | 32 |
8" | 51:1 | 2250 | 11200 | 20400 | 50 | 80 | 40% | ≤0.1 | Yes | 28 |
9" | 61:1 | 2250 | 16000 | 30800 | 60 | 130 | 40% | ≤0.1 | Yes | 52 |
12" | 78:1 | 4300 | 25000 | 40560 | 77 | 190 | 40% | ≤0.1 | Yes | 65 |
14" | 85:1 | 5600 | 48000 | 44200 | 110 | 230 | 40% | ≤0.1 | Yes | 88 |
17" | 102:1 | 6750 | 67000 | 53040 | 142 | 390 | 40% | ≤0.1 | Yes | 135 |
21" | 125:1 | 16000 | 89000 | 65000 | 337 | 640 | 40% | ≤0.1 | Yes | 192 |
25" | 150:1 | 21450 | 112000 | 89000 | 476 | 950 | 40% | ≤0.1 | Yes | 251 |
Features
Slewing Ring Integration:
Often, slewing drives are integrated with a slewing ring bearing, allowing them to handle axial and radial loads while maintaining smooth rotation.
Precision and Backlash Control:
Worm gear designs typically exhibit low backlash, ensuring precise and accurate positioning.
Self-Locking:
The self-locking nature of the worm gear mechanism prevents the load from being back-driven, enhancing safety and stability in static positions.
Applications
Satellite and Radar Systems:
The precise movement offered by slewing drives makes them suitable for satellite dish and radar system positioning, ensuring accurate alignment.
Industrial Turntables and Conveyors:
These drives are used in industrial turntables and conveyors where controlled and smooth rotation is essential for material handling processes.
Medical Equipment:
Some medical equipment, such as imaging devices and robotic surgery systems, may utilize slewing drives for precise movement control.
Agricultural Machinery:
Slewing drives can be integrated into agricultural machinery for functions such as rotating cutting blades or adjusting equipment angles.