How Using Motors Can Solve Conveyor Issues

Issue: Due to Limited Installation Space, Reducing Protrusions on the Sides of the Conveyor is Necessary

Challenge:

  • Induction motors can be larger when seeking equivalent torque to brushless motors
  • Induction motors can use more power and less efficiently than brushless motors

Solution: Brushless Motors Add to the Efficiency of Transport Conveyors

  • Motor protrusion reduced by approximately 50 % (232 mm → 109 mm)
  • Since the gearhead has a hollow shaft structure, protrusions from components such as couplings can be eliminated
  • Permanent magnets in the rotor make brushless motors more efficient and reduce power consumption significantly

Achieving Smaller Conveyors, Space Saving and Lightweight

Enhancing the Efficiency of Transport Conveyors - Brushless Motor

Here are application examples that take advantage of characteristics "small, thin, lightweight, and high power" of brushless motors.

 

Application

Belt Conveyor

Motor Types

Induction Motor

Induction Motor

Brushless Motor

Brushless Motor

Motor Specifications/Product Type

Motor: Output power 200 W
Gearhead: Gear ratio 25

Motor: BLM6200S-GFV (Output power 200 W)
Gearhead: GFV6G50(Gear ratio 50)

 

The Heavy Motor Makes Conveyor Assembly and Maintenance Difficult

Compared to induction motors with equivalent torque and frame size, brushless motors have the following advantages.

  • Reduces motor mass by approximately 50 % (8 kg → 4.2 kg)
  • Reduces the burden on operators

Application

Chain Conveyor

Motor Types

Induction Motor

Induction Motor

Brushless Motor

Brushless Motor

Motor Specifications/Product Type

Motor: Output power 200 W
Gearhead: Gear ratio 25

Motor: BLM6200S-GFV (Output power 200 W)
Gearhead: GFV6G50(Gear ratio 50)

 

 

Incorporating Conveyors Into Small Equipment

Compared to induction motors with equivalent torque and frame size, brushless motors have the following advantages.

  • Motor protrusion reduced by approximately 40 % (115 mm → 72 mm)
  • Contributes to equipment miniaturization and footprint reduction

 

Application

Belt Conveyor x Embedded Equipment

Motor Types

Induction Motor

Induction Motor

Brushless Motor

Brushless Motor

Motor Specifications/Product Type

Motor: Output power 6 W
Gearhead: Gear ratio 25

Motor: BLM230-GFV2 (Output power 30 W)
Gearhead: GFV2G10(Gear ratio 10)


Brushless Motor Technical Information 1

Brushless motors uses permanent magnets for the rotor, making it small, thin, lightweight, and high power than induction motors.

Brushless DC Motor Technical Information


Stabilize the Conveyor Speed

Here are application examples that take advantage of characteristics "excellent speed stability" of brushless motors.

Printing and Labeling Positions Vary due to the Speed Difference Between the Left and Right Belts

Compared to induction motors with equivalent torque and frame size, brushless motors have the following advantages.

  • Reduces the speed difference between the left and right belts
  • Improved quality of printing and label application position

 

Application

Side Grip Conveyor

Motor Types

Induction Motor

Induction Motor

Brushless Motor

Brushless Motor

Motor Specifications/Product Type

Motor: Output power 200 W
Gearhead: Gear ratio 25

Motor: BLM6200S-GFV (Output power 200 W)
Gearhead: GFV6G50(Gear ratio 50)


Workpiece Flow is Disrupted at the Conveyor Delivery Section

Compared to induction motors with equivalent torque and frame size, brushless motors have the following advantages.

  • Reduce the speed difference between the belts before and after the workpiece is transported
  • Smoother workpiece transfer improves productivity

 

Application

Belt conveyor x Connecting transport

Motor Types

Induction Motor

Induction Motor

Brushless Motor

Brushless Motor

Motor Specifications/Product Type

Motor: Output power 6 W
Gearhead: Gear ratio 25

Motor: BLM230-GFV2 (Output power 30 W)
Gearhead: GFV2G10(Gear ratio 10)


Brushless Motor Technical Information 2

Brushless motors compares the command speed with the detection speed and controls the difference to zero, resulting in high speed stability. The speed remains stable even when the motor load fluctuates. Speed regulation against the load will be as follows.

Brushless Motor
BMU Series

Induction Motor
+General-purpose Inverter (V/f control)

±0.2 %

Approx. -10 % (Reference value)


Reduces Conveyor Power Consumption

Brushless motors are more efficient than induction motors because it uses permanent magnets in the rotor. Therefore, power consumption and CO2 emissions can be reduced.

Power Consumption Reduced 26%


Using Conveyors in Food Machinery

Geared Motors with Dustproof and Waterproof Specifications

Geared Motors with Dustproof and Waterproof Specifications


Geared Motors Compatible with H1 Grease

Geared Motors Compatible with H1 Grease



Recommended Products for Conveyors

 

Series

BMU SeriesBMU Series

BLE2 Series

BLS Series

Key Features

BMU Series - Key Features

  • Perfect operation and functionality for conveyors
  • Speed can be set as a digital value
  • Actual speed is displayed as a digital value

BLE2 Series - Key Features

  • Abundant functions
  • Speed can be set as a digital value
  • Actual speed is displayed as a digital value

BLS Series - Key Features

  • Simple functions
  • 24 VDC compatible
  • Flat configuration driver

Output Power

30 W~400 W

25 W~120 W

Power Supply Input Specifications

AC power supply

DC power supply

Speed Regulation
(Load)

±0.2 %

Speed Control Range

80~4000 r/min

100~4000 r/min

Motor Type

Parallel shaft gearhead
Right-angle gearhead
Hollow shaft gearhead
Round shaft (Without gearhead)
Watertight and dust-resistant
H1 food-grade lubricant compatible

Parallel shaft gearhead
Hollow shaft gearhead
Round shaft (Without gearhead)


 


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