A small component, a practical industrial application and a service network that operates on the ground every day. Let’s find out how the Automec EP35V12W9R458CL planetary gearmotor is used by Marten Cleanings in a high-pressure lance for treating IBC containers.
When a gear motor becomes part of a larger process.
Behind every industrial application there is often a reality that is far more complex than one might imagine. A single mechanical component can contribute to the operation of a piece of equipment which, in turn, enables a company to offer a specialised service.
This is the case with the EP35V12W9R458CL pressure lance gearmotor, manufactured by Automec and used by our Dutch client MARTENS CLEANING, part of the NATURE GROUP (https://www.ngrp.com/), within a specialised piece of equipment designed to operate on IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers).
The photographs received from the customer show precisely this application: a high-pressure lance used in the treatment and cleaning of containers for the transport and storage of liquids.
A practical example of how a compact component, such as the EP35 planetary gearmotor, can be incorporated into professional equipment designed for a complex industrial environment.
The context: IBC containers and cleaning operations
IBC containers are widely used across numerous industrial sectors for the transport and storage of liquids and bulk materials. Their design, which generally consists of an inner tank protected by a metal cage, makes them practical for handling and logistics management.
In order to be reused, these containers may require specific cleaning and washing procedures, to be carried out using professional equipment and methods appropriate to the type of substance previously contained within them.
In this scenario, specialised systems – such as high-pressure lance – come into play, designed to reach and treat the internal surfaces of the containers.
It is precisely in this type of equipment that the EP35 DC gear motor for high-pressure nozzles, supplied by Automec, is used: https://www.automecsrl.it/sheet/motoriduttori-serie-ep35/
The Automec solution: EP35V12W9R458CL planetary gearmotor.
The component selected for this application is the EP35V12W9R458CL model, which belongs to the EP35 series of DC planetary gearmotors.
This is a compact 12V gear motor, designed for applications where a small-sized drive system with a high reduction ratio needs to be incorporated.
The main features of the configuration are:
- Series: EP35
- Power supply: 12 V DC
- Power: 9 W
- Reduction ratio: 1:458
- Output speed: approximately 8 RPM
- Technology: DC electric motor coupled with an epicyclic gearbox.
The combination of compact dimensions and high reduction ratio enables slow, controlled movement, which is of particular interest for numerous industrial applications.
In this case, the EP35 planetary gearmotor is integrated into the pressure lance, becoming part of the electromechanical system that enables the equipment to perform its function.
From component to service: the value of real-world applications.
This experience highlights an important aspect of Automec’s work. When a customer chooses a gearmotor, they rarely purchase it simply as an end in itself. They are purchasing a component that will need to be integrated into a machine, a piece of equipment or a production process, contributing to the operation of a wider system.
In the case of IBC containers, the process is particularly interesting: from the gear motor to the high-pressure nozzle, from the nozzle to the operations carried out on the containers, right through to the professional service that manages their handling and cleaning.
Our gear motor for the pressure lance is therefore a small component within a larger operational chain, in which each component plays a specific role.
It is precisely this variety of applications that makes the work of a company specialising in the manufacture of gearmotors so stimulating: the same technologies can be used in sectors and equipment that are very different from one another.
EP35 Series: compact design and versatility for industrial applications.
Automec’s EP35 series has been designed to meet the needs of those seeking compact, reliable drive solutions that can be configured to suit the application.
Epicycloidal technology enables high reduction ratios to be achieved within a compact space, offering designers an attractive solution for the development of specialised machinery and equipment.
As well as being used in pressure lances and IBC container handling systems, the EP35 gearmotors can be used in a wide range of other industrial applications, from automated equipment and material handling systems to machines designed for specific requirements.
For Automec, every application represents an opportunity to draw on its technical expertise and ability to identify the configuration best suited to the customer’s needs.
Automec: gearmotors that operate all over the world.
The photographs we have received from our client mean more to us than just proof of use.
They are a tangible example of how our products become part of the professional activities that take place every day, even far from the places where they are designed and manufactured.
From our factory to the equipment used in the field, the journey of a gear motor can be far more complex than it seems.
It is also through these applications that Automec continues to build on its expertise in the design and manufacture of planetary gearmotors, putting its know-how at the service of manufacturers and users across various industrial sectors.
Do you have an application you need to develop, or are you looking for a gear motor for a specific piece of equipment?
Contact us: we can help you find the solution best suited to your project’s requirements: https://www.automecsrl.it/en/contacts/
Automec does not just sell gearmotors; it also manufactures components that form part of real-world industrial applications and processes.
