SEW-EURODRIVE: Driving the World: Recent Episodes
Culley Holland
SEW-EURODRIVE: Driving the World touches on all aspects of the businesses, products, and industries that SEW-EURODRIVE is involved in. These short episodes, featuring many SEW-EURODRIVE employees and specialists, take a quick dive into many different subjects. There's something here for everyone!
When you read the specs for electrical and electronic equipment, does that mysterious "IP rating" puzzle you? What's the difference between IP20 and IP66? Quite a lot, actually! Joining us today, we have corporate trainer Don Congdon, who will explain those confusing IP ratings. You'll discover what they mean, and, more importantly, what they don't mean.
SEW-EURODRIVE's DriveRadar® sounds futuristic—and it is! But it's actually an umbrella term for several technologies and services. Joining us today is Product Manager for DriveRadar® APPredict Brittany Martin. She'll explain condition monitoring and the industries best served by it. Then, she'll talk about DriveRadar® APPredict, which is perfect for monitoring your new or existing Series 7 / 9 gearboxes.
Perhaps you've seen the link for Online Support on SEW-EURODRIVE's website and wondered what it was. Turns out, it's a LOT of things. Drive selection. Quotations. Startup information. Maintenance assistance. Troubleshooting. Documents. And a whole lot more. Online Support Product Manager Courtney Lee joins us today to explain all the things you can do with this powerful tool.
Curious about mobile robots (MRs)? Wondering how they might fit into your automation system? Heard of SEW-EURODRIVE's MAXOLUTION® but wasn't sure if it could help you? Zachary Goodman, systems engineer with MAXOLUTION®, joins us today to answer your questions. He'll give us a 30,000 foot view of the exciting landscape of MRs and SEW-EURODRIVE's automation technology.
Trying to sort through all the VFD choices and coming up more confused than ever? Take a look at SEW-EURODRIVE's MOVITRAC® advanced. It's part of the MOVI-C® portfolio and like all MOVI-C® products, it's Consistently easy to get started setting it up. Corporate Electronics product manager Brian Lambert joins us today to explain how MOVITRAC® advanced may be just what you need to make the complex simple.
Perhaps you've heard about SEW-EURODRIVE's big planetary gearboxes. But did you know that we also make precision planetary gearboxes to pair with our servomotors? Servo product manager Anecia Hoffield joins us today to introduce the small and precise PxG® planetary gearbox family. They're amazingly versatile and tailored to meet a wide range of applications.
Adding a keypad to your VFD can be a real timesaver. In fact, the MOVI-C® portfolio offers five keypad choices for its VFDs. How do you know which one is right for you? Corporate trainer Jason Cantrell joins us today to go over each one. He'll even be talking about a brand-new one that doesn't have a screen or any buttons! How can that be? Listen in and find out!
Need a compact gearbox for your Heavy Industrial Gearing application? Perhaps you considered a planetary gearbox but didn't think it was versatile enough. Well, think again! SEW-EURODRIVE's P2.e planetary gearbox is amazingly flexible, as HIG Product Manager Austin Burdette joins us to explain. After this podcast, you'll never again think of planetary gearboxes as limiting!
Trade shows can be a lot of fun to visit, but are they really worth the time and effort? Marketing Supervisor Joe Tetzel joins us today to explain why trade shows most emphatically ARE worth attending. You'll hear what makes SEW-EURODRIVE's booths different from those of other exhibitors. And Joe will tell a few stories about customers who came away from a trade show with a lot more than they expected. See you at the next one!
Are your motion applications dissolving into cable chaos? Getting a VFD wired up to the motor, brake, temperature sensors, and encoder can be a real challenge. Is there are way out of this cable spaghetti? Corporate trainer Don Congdon joins us today to talk about MOVILINK®DDI, a powerful technology that tames the chaos. By combining a single-cable solution with powerful digital data streams, MOVILINK® DDI makes connectivity challenges a thing of the past.
We've been talking about it for a long time, but it's finally here—The Year of MOVI-C®. Our B generation products are starting to say goodbye after almost two decades of service. It's time to switch to MOVI-C®. Corporate trainer Don Congdon joins us today to tell you about three classes that SEW-EURODRIVE offers to help you painlessly move into the exciting world of MOVI-C®.
SEW-EURODRIVE supports its customers well through excellent customer service. But knowing where to start can be challenging. Joining us today is Carissa Snyder, our Customer Service trainer. She'll explain how to use tools like Online Support, email, and phone assistance to solve your problems quickly and efficiently.
SEW-EURODRIVE offers our customers so many solutions that it's easy to get overwhelmed. But we're not all that complex once you understand how things work. Joining us today is District Sales Engineer Culley Holland, who will help you successfully navigate the world of SEW-EURODRIVE products, nomenclature, SO numbers, and Online Support tools.
It's Driving the World's 100th episode! In honor of this milestone, Rainer Blickle, our first guest, joins us again. He'll talk about SEW-EURODRIVE's growth and outreach, both globally and in its own local community. As you'll discover, SEW-EURODRIVE hasn't been standing still!
Got a servo gearmotor application where space is at a premium? Then SEW-EURODRIVE's new PxG® integrated gearmotor might be just what you're looking for! Anecia Hoffield, product manager for the servo portfolio, joins us today to discuss how this compact planetary servo gearmotor can solve your application problems.
Heard about MOVILINK® DDI and wondered what it is? Wonder no longer. Daniel Paganini, product manager for mechatronics joins us today to explain MOVILINK® DDI. As you'll discover, it's a lot more than a single cable solution between SEW-EURODRIVE's motors and VFDs!
Trying to decide between the MOVITRAC® LTE-B+ and the MOVITRAC® LTP-B? They're excellent VFDs, but they're definitely not identical. Corporate trainer Don Congdon joins us again today to talk about their differences so you can make the right choice for your application.
Many people think of SEW-EURODRIVE's MOVITRAC® LTE-B+ and LTP-B VFDs as simple shaft spinners. But they're actually much more powerful and advanced than you might think. Corporate trainer Don Congdon joins us today to discuss the hidden power and lesser-known features of these amazing VFDs.
Regenerative energy is a fact of life when using a variable-frequency drive. Most people just throw it away. But did you know that there are smarter ways to deal with it? Senior product engineer Jeremy McCullough is back once more to discuss some clever strategies that you can use to make regenerative energy work for you.
OK, you're ready to make your system more power and energy efficient, but you're not sure what questions to ask. After all, this is a complicated subject. Fear not! Senior product engineer Jeremy McCullough is back to guide you through this fascinating and useful topic. He'll show you where to start and what questions to ask. More importantly, he'll explain how SEW-EURODRIVE has the solutions to your power and energy challenges.
Power and energy play a big role in industry, affecting things as diverse as motor sizes and the monthly electric bill. Everyone wants to save energy, but where do you begin? Senior product engineer Jeremy McCullough joins us today to lay the groundwork for tackling this complex topic!
Curious about heavy-duty mixing on a big scale? That's good, because SEW-EURODRIVE offers some heavy-duty solutions. Joining us today is Austin Burdette, our Heavy Industrial Gearing product manager. He'll answer your questions about your big mixing problems.
Trying to manage a big inventory of drives? Then you should look into DriveTag, an SEW-EURODRIVE innovation to solve this very problem. Joining us today is Mechanical Product manager, Jeff Belk, who will explain what DriveTag is and how it can help you.
SEW-EURODRIVE's YouTube® channel has a lot of videos. But perhaps you're feeling a bit overwhelmed and wonder how to start mining the information they offer. Today, corporate trainer Don Congdon joins us to introduce the channel and explain what it can do for you. More importantly, he'll give you the key to taking the best advantage of its content.
Couplings may be humble components, but many applications would be helpless without them. Couplings link motors to gearboxes and gearboxes to applications. But they come in so many varieties that choosing the right one can be a bit baffling. Here to help us today is our Industrial Gearing Engineering Team Lead, Julio Montoya, who will help unsnarl your coupling confusion.
PROFINET®, EtherNet/IP®, EtherCAT®, PROFIBUS®, Modbus® TCP. Maybe you know that these are popular fieldbus standards. But what's the difference? Why choose one over another? Do certain ones have unique advantages or work better for some applications? Here to answer your questions today is corporate trainer Don Congdon. He'll tackle these questions and more!
Feeling baffled about controlling automation devices like variable-frequency drives (VFDs)? Then you've come to the right place! Today, we're joined by corporate trainer Don Congdon who explains VFD control, starting with binary control and working up to sophisticated fieldbus control.
Wondering what a girth gear is? Or didn't know that SEW-EURODRIVE sells them? Not a problem! Jason Hahn, a Heavy Industrial Gearing Solutions engineer, joins us today to explain girth gears in general and SEW-EURODRIVE's girth gears in particular. You'll learn about their industries and applications, as well as the reason that SEW-EURODRIVE's offerings are so superior.
Generation C (MOVI-C®) Decentralized VFDs can have one of FOUR different e-covers, each of which supports a different kind of communications. Feeling confused? Not to worry! Application and Product Engineer Colton Edge returns today to make everything clear. By the time he's finished, you'll be eager to take advantage of this powerful and flexible feature of the MOVI-C® Decentralized portfolio!
MOVIMOT® has been around for a long time, but it's just gotten much better. The new Generation C (MOVI-C®) line has not just one MOVIMOT® but three. Don't worry! It's not hard to tell them apart. Colton Edge, an Application and Product Engineer from SEW-EURODRIVE's Corporate Electronics group joins us today to explain the new Generation C MOVIMOT®s. He'll not only help you tell them apart, but he'll also get you excited about all the new things they can do.
We've all seen examples of 3D printing, whether they be toys or complex industrial prototypes. But 3D scanning is making just as many inroads into industry, helping it to solve all kinds of difficult problems. Industrial Gearing Product Manager Austin Burdette joins us today to explain how SEW-EURODRIVE uses 3D scanning technology to deal with novel industrial gearing challenges.
You may have heard of MOVIGEAR® before. But that's probably the Generation B MOVIGEAR®. What we're talking about today is the new MOVI-C® version of MOVIGEAR®, which is both versatile and exciting. Joining us today is Anecia Hoffield, product manager for SEW-EURODRIVE's servo portfolio. She'll answer all the big questions about what's new and what's gotten better with MOVIGEAR®.
Special problems require special solutions, and that's exactly what the TS gearbox is for. It's a special gearbox with torque sensing (TS) capability. While it works for many applications, it's especially popular in wastewater treatment. Keith Vierra, an SEW-EURODRIVE industry account specialist for environmental sales, joins us today to introduce the TS gearbox.
Wondering what a MOVI-C® controller is and when you might need one? Not a problem! Jeremy McCullough, a senior product engineer, joins us today to explain these versatile and powerful MOVI-C® components. He'll explain what they are, what they do, and why some applications require them, while others don't.
What's the link between an industrial gearbox and an elephant (besides size)? It's the way they can cool themselves! When ordinary cooling isn't enough, SEW-EURODRIVE offers external cooling options to keep the gearbox's oil at the right temperature. Returning today is Austin Burdette, our Industrial Gearing Product Manager, who will take us on a survey trip of industrial gearing external cooling and breather options. And he'll also tell us about elephants!
Curious about the ways you can keep an industrial gearbox cool? Wondering what the difference is between a radial and an axial fan? Not sure when to use an FKM shaft seal instead of an NBR one? Wonder no more! Joining us today is Austin Burdette, our Industrial Gearing Product Manager, who will take us on a survey trip of industrial gearing cooling and sealing options.
Not sure why you'd choose an absolute encoder over an incremental one? Confused by single-turn vs. multi-turn? Not a problem! Corporate trainer Don Congdon returns today for the final part of a three-part series introducing the huge world of encoders. We'll thoroughly explore absolute encoders and wrap up with a related device category, resolvers.
What's the difference between incremental and absolute encoders? Puzzled about resolution and interfaces? Baffled by SEW-EURODRIVE's encoder nomenclature? Not a problem! Corporate trainer Don Congdon returns today for Part 2 of a three-part series introducing the huge world of encoders. We'll disentangle incremental encoders, giving you confidence to add one to your application.
Confused about encoders? Wonder when you should add one to an application? Not a problem! Corporate trainer Don Congdon joins us today to begin a three-part series introducing the huge world of encoders. You'll learn what an encoder is and why they're added to applications. We'll also explore their major categories and what equipment you'll need to add an encoder to an application.
SEW-EURODRIVE has a long and rich history, as well as an impressive portfolio of innovative products. Perhaps you're wondering what sets us apart from our competitors. Today, Jared Scott, our Corporate Training manager, joins us to talk about this very topic. As you'll discover, SEW-EURODRIVE takes a unique approach to serving its customers, offering solutions rather than just products.
SEW-EURODRIVE's MOVIPRO® has been a mainstay of the automotive industry for many years. It combines the best features of control cabinet and decentralized VFDs. In fact, some call it a decentralized cabinet VFD. But the Generation B products are moving off the scene as MOVI-C® products start to replace them. Joining us today is Jason Cantrell, an electronics corporate trainer, who will explain how the new MOVIPRO® technology can replace existing B-generation products.
The forestry, paper, and pulp industry is about a lot more than trees! Joining us today is Mike Nojaim, our industry account specialist for these industries. As Mike explains, they're a complex collection of interconnected, yet distinct, industries that supply a huge number of products. SEW-EURODRIVE is more than up to the challenge, however, and supplies technology perfectly tailored to each one.
SEW-EURODRIVE's W-series gearbox has been around for a while, but the product isn't standing still. Quiet and energy efficient, the W finds a place in many applications. Electromechanical portfolio product manager Jeff Belk joins us today to discuss updates to this versatile product that include higher gear ratios and a stainless steel version.
Everyone carries a smartphone, so it makes sense that it can be a versatile tool for handling your application needs and challenges. Corporate Training manager Jared Scott joins us today to talk about several apps that can help you do your job easier and faster.
Link to SEW-EURODRIVE smartphone apps:
https://www.seweurodrive.com/online_support/mobile_apps/mobile_applications/mobile_applications.html
Some gearmotor applications are so harsh and demanding that stainless steel may be the best solution. While SEW-EURODRIVE has offered stainless steel gearboxes for more than a decade, they had a few limitations. Today, Corporate Training manager Jared Scott joins us to talk about updates to the stainless steel portfolio. You'll learn about new gearboxes and sizes, a new integrated motor, and several advantages that stainless steel offers for those really tough applications.
SEW-EURODRIVE's electronics portfolio is impressive. Variable-frequency drives, controllers, communications accessories, and mechatronic motors are but a few examples of what it offers. Today, we're joined by Brian Lambert, product manager of the electronics portfolio, who will update us on new electronics products, as well as a few things on the horizon.
Feeling confused by the MOVI-C® decentralized portfolio? Not sure what an e-cover is or what's the difference between MOVIMOT® advanced and MOVIMOT® flexible? Don't worry! Corporate trainer Don Congdon joins us today to explore the powerful and versatile MOVI-C® decentralized product line. You'll discover that it can drive the world in ways you never expected.
SEW-EURODRIVE products drive the world in countless ways. Today, application engineer Caleb Boles joins us to discuss three major application categories: conveyors, hoists, and mixers. You'll learn how each presents its own unique challenges, which SEW-EURODRIVE products are more than ready to handle.
Heard the term "intralogistics" but didn't know what it meant? No problem! Tom Franke, an Industry Solutions Provider for SEW-EURODRIVE, joins us today to explain the world of parcel handling with its unloaders, singulators, gappers, and sorters. By the time this podcast is over, you'll have a clear picture and understand the role that SEW-EURODRIVE plays in driving the intralogistics world.
Never heard of an asynchronous servomotor? Curious what the DR2L is all about? Wonder no longer. Joining us today is Anecia Hoffield, product manager for SEW-EURODRIVE's servo portfolio, to answer all your questions. She'll summarize the DR2L motor's features and mention the applications in which it performs best.
Confused about the K..7 and K..9 gearboxes? Wondering what's the difference between the S..7 and S..7p? Not a problem! Corporate mechanical engineer Adam Miles joins us today to explain each of these gearboxes and make everything clear.
When a variable-frequency drive stops working, there's no need to panic. Corporate trainer Jason Cantrell joins us today to explain what you should do to find out what's wrong with your VFD and then get it back in action.
Shafts aren't the most riveting topic, but without them, nothing would be driving the world. Happily, SEW-EURODRIVE appreciates the humble shaft and has put a lot of effort into giving our gearbox customers a lot of choices. Chris White of the Training Department joins us today to explain each type, so you'll know the best way to drive your world.
When you think about water/wastewater treatment, your municipal water treatment plant probably comes to mind. But did you know that countless other industries work with water too? Keith Vierra, an SEW-EURODRIVE industry account specialist for environmental sales, joins us today to introduce us to a few of them.
When you think about water/wastewater treatment, your municipal water treatment plant probably comes to mind. But did you know that countless other industries work with water too? Keith Vierra, an SEW-EURODRIVE industry account specialist for environmental sales, joins us today to introduce us to a few of them.
Bewildered by a complex application? Worried that you'll have to deal with half a dozen or more providers? There's a better way! SEW-EURODRIVE offers MOVI-C® Starter Sets--complete packages of hardware and software that can solve the most complex applications. Arne Valentin from our Corporate Electronics group returns today to explain how they work.
Once upon a time, complex control applications usually required an experienced PLC programmer. Today, that doesn't have to be true. Thanks to SEW-EURODRIVE's MOVI-C® product line and their sophisticated MOVIKIT® application modules, almost anyone can implement a complex task. To learn more about them, we're joined today by Arne Valentin from our Corporate Electronics group.
Do you find the process of sizing and selecting industrial gearing products intimidating? You're not alone! But it's actually better than you think. Industrial gearing product engineer Jason Hahn joins us today to outline the steps that will get you started as you size and select the perfect IG product for your application.
Worried about rising energy costs and motor efficiency? SEW-EURODRIVE's new DR2C internal permanent magnet motor may be the perfect solution for you. Anecia Hoffield, product manager of SEW-EURODRIVE's servo portfolio, joins us today to discuss this versatile IE5 motor.
Never heard of SEW-EURODRIVE's industrial gearing M1..N gearbox? Not a problem! IG application engineer Ashley Elliott joins us today to tell us about this handy, low-ratio unit. He'll also suggest a few applications that might take you by surprise.
Have an application that requires compactness, low-backlash precision, all driven by a servomotor? Then you're in for a pleasant surprise today as Anecia Hoffield, product manager of SEW-EURODRIVE's servo portfolio, joins us to discuss the PxG® planetary servo gearbox. She'll summarize its features and talk about the many applications in which it shines.
In the past, if you had trouble reading the nameplate, finding information about your gearbox could be challenging. That's all changed thanks to the new Digital Service Cockpit feature. It links a QR code on your gearbox to a complete product profile available online from SEW-EURODRIVE. Training Department manager Jared Scott joins us today to explain this useful new feature.
Interested in SEW-EURODRIVE's Industrial Gearing (IG) units? Perhaps you're wondering what's so special about the X.e Miner and how it differs from the regular X series. Today we're joined by Kevin Blankenship, our Industrial Gearing Product Specialist, who will be telling us all about it.
Couldn't make it to AGMA's MOTION+POWER TECHNOLOGY EXPO®? Not a problem! Our host Culley Holland attended and interviewed industry leaders to hear what they had to say about the motion industry's future. In this special series, you'll discover what he learned! This podcast features Matt Crosom of AGMA.
Couldn't make it to AGMA's MOTION+POWER TECHNOLOGY EXPO®? Not a problem! Our host Culley Holland attended and interviewed industry leaders to hear what they had to say about the motion industry's future. In this special series, you'll discover what he learned! This podcast features Mary Ellen Doran of AGMA.
Couldn't make it to AGMA's MOTION+POWER TECHNOLOGY EXPO®? Not a problem! Our host Culley Holland attended and interviewed industry leaders to hear what they had to say about the motion industry's future. In this special series, you'll discover what he learned! This podcast features Lori Brown of IMT Forge.
Couldn't make it to AGMA's MOTION+POWER TECHNOLOGY EXPO®? Not a problem! Our host Culley Holland attended and interviewed industry leaders to hear what they had to say about the motion industry's future. In this special series, you'll discover what he learned! This podcast features Leah Lewis of AGMA.
Couldn't make it to AGMA's MOTION+POWER TECHNOLOGY EXPO®? Not a problem! Our host Culley Holland attended and interviewed industry leaders to hear what they had to say about the motion industry's future. In this special series, you'll discover what he learned! This podcast features Adam Gimpert of Helios Gear Products.
Couldn't make it to AGMA's MOTION+POWER TECHNOLOGY EXPO®? Not a problem! Our host Culley Holland attended and interviewed industry leaders to hear what they had to say about the motion industry's future. In this special series, you'll discover what he learned! This podcast features Joe Goral of Bourn & Koch, Inc.
Couldn't make it to AGMA's MOTION+POWER TECHNOLOGY EXPO®? Not a problem! Our host Culley Holland attended and interviewed industry leaders to hear what they had to say about the motion industry's future. In this special series, you'll discover what he learned! This podcast features Jenny Blackford of AGMA.
Couldn't make it to AGMA's MOTION+POWER TECHNOLOGY EXPO®? Not a problem! Our host Culley Holland attended and interviewed industry leaders to hear what they had to say about the motion industry's future. In this special series, you'll discover what he learned! This podcast features Doug Moulton of United Protective Technologies, LLC.
Couldn't make it to AGMA's MOTION+POWER TECHNOLOGY EXPO®? Not a problem! Our host Culley Holland attended and interviewed industry leaders to hear what they had to say about the motion industry's future. In this special series, you'll discover what he learned! This podcast features Beau Hallavant of WD Bearing America.
Couldn't make it to AGMA's MOTION+POWER TECHNOLOGY EXPO®? Not a problem! Our host Culley Holland attended and interviewed industry leaders to hear what they had to say about the motion industry's future. In this special series, you'll discover what he learned! This podcast features Nicole Wolter of HM Manufacturing.
Couldn't make it to AGMA's MOTION+POWER TECHNOLOGY EXPO®? Not a problem! Our host Culley Holland attended and interviewed industry leaders to hear what they had to say about the motion industry's future. In this special series, you'll discover what he learned! This podcast features Paul Peone of Gleason Corporation.
PT Pilot®, our well-loved selection and quoting tool is going away January 31, 2024. But there's no need to panic! SEW-EURODRIVE has replaced it with a far more powerful and versatile tool--Online Support--available from our website (www.seweurodrive.com). In this podcast, our regular host, Culley Holland, takes the guest microphone and tells us all the interesting and useful things that Online Support can do.
Have an application that needs a powerful motor but must run on low-voltage DC? Not a problem! SEW-EURODRIVE's new DCA motor series might be just the thing for the job. Product application engineer Josh Sluiter joins us today to talk about the DCA motor's capabilities.
Confused by functional safety? Not sure what it is or how it helps you stay safe? Fear not! Senior project engineer and functional safety expert Jeremy McCullough joins us today to give a 30,000 foot overview of this complex but important topic.
Everyone knows that being efficient matters. Efficient systems save energy, so they're ultimately less expensive. But efficiency isn't simple. Every component in a system affects the overall efficiency. Today, we're joined by Jason Oakley, a WIEPRO consultant and engineer, who will help us disentangle efficiency so we can understand it better.
There's something so exciting about attending an industry trade show! The booths, the free stuff, making new connections. Today, we're joined by Joe Tetzel from our Marketing group. Joe's going to talk about the trade shows that SEW-EURODRIVE attends and some incentives for visiting our booths, displays, and demos.
When something breaks, getting it fixed fast is important. SEW-EURODRIVE understands this and backs its products with superior service. Today, Corporate trainer Jason Cantrell joins us to explain how electronics service works. With six years experience as an electronics service technician, Jason is an expert in this topic!
Need a planetary industrial gearbox with a low ratio but didn't think that SEW-EURODRIVE offered one? Well, guess what? The new P2.e is exactly that. Today, Industrial Gearing product manager Austin Burdette joins us to discuss the P2.e, its features, and the industries that use it.
Think it's hard to crossover industrial gearing products? Think again! SEW-EURODRIVE can handle it. Industrial Gearing product engineer Jason Hahn joins us today to share a crossover example involving a clarifier from the water treatment industry.
Need training right now? Can't wait for the next in-person class? Not a problem! SEW-EURODRIVE offers many of its in-person classes online. Today, corporate trainer Don Congdon joins us to talk about the online class offerings available on SEW-EURODRIVE's YouTube channel.
Good training can make the difference between success and failure. So, you can count on SEW-EURODRIVE to take customer training seriously. Today, corporate trainer Chris White joins us to talk about the many training opportunities available to our customers.
In this episode, Manufacturing Quality Manager Jess Galloway talks about SEW-EURODRIVE's manufacturing facility in Lyman, SC. You'll hear about its impressive growth since its construction in the 1980s, as well as its equally impressive quality standards and manufacturing capabilities.
In this episode, Industrial Gearing product engineer Jason Hahn returns to talk some more about the workhorse X Series. He'll discuss application-specific designs, such as bucket drives and hoist/crane drives. Finally, he'll mention the exciting new agitator design for the X Series.
Interested in replacing your mechanical variable speed drive with something more modern? Corporate trainer Don Congdon joins us today and explains why VFDs are the perfect solution to this problem. You'll also learn the best SEW-EURODRIVE products when replacing a mechanical variable speed drive.
Wondering why your gearbox bearings keep wearing out prematurely? Wonder no more! Regional engineer Anecia Hoffield joins us today to explain the factors underlying bearing failure. Keep these out of your application for a long bearing life.
Trying to understand the differences between the S, K7, K9, and W gearboxes? Join us today with Corporate mechanical engineer Adam Miles as he explains the construction behind each gearbox, as well as their advantages and disadvantages.
Heard about contactless energy transfer and wonder what it is? MAXOLUTION® systems engineer Zach Goodman joins us today to explain MOVITRANS®, SEW-EURODRIVE's elegant solution to transferring energy without direct contact.
In this episode, regional engineer Anecia Hoffield talks about the many important issues surrounding gearbox lubrication. You'll learn about oil quantity and mounting position, as well as lubricant types for specific environments. Finally, Anecia will explain changing or replacing lubricants properly.
In this episode, Industrial Gearing product engineer Jason Hahn talks about the workhorse X Series. You'll learn why this gearbox is so versatile and such an improvement over earlier models like the MC Series.
In this episode, corporate trainer Don Congdon talks about his favorite MOVI-C® product--the MOVIDRIVE® technology VFD. You'll learn why this VFD sits in the sweet spot of versatility, flexibility, and convenience. You'll also see why it's a great example of the whole MOVI-C® hallmark quality--consistency.
Today, Rick Simer of Maxolution Machine Automation delves into the topic of motors. He discusses SEW's asynchronous DR-series motors, especially the less well-known DRL, which works more like a servomotor. Rick then compares asynchronous motors to SEW's servomotor lines. Finally, he concludes by giving some application examples of each motor type.
Excited to learn about the new MOVI-C® decentralized products? Corporate Electronics engineer Greg Galbraith joins us today to explain the electronics cover (e-cover) capabilities and differences. Every decentralized product uses the e-cover, so once you understand them, you understand a lot!
Curious about low-voltage roller drives? Electronics trainer Jason Oakley joins us today to discuss SEW-EURDRIVE's ECDriveS® powered roller system. Learn about dimensioning, controller choices, roller coatings, and more as we explore this fascinating and versatile product line.
The new MOVI-C® generation of products uses a new piece of software for comissioning, engineering, diagnostics, and programming—MOVISUITE®. Corporate electronics engineer Klaudia Bis introduces you to this new and existing tool.
Welcome to SEW-EURODRIVE's podcast Driving the World. Featuring SEW vice president Rainer Blickle, who sits down and discusses the beginnings and history of SEW-EURODRIVE.
Wondering how to contact and work with the Regional Engineering group in your part of the USA? Regional engineer Anecia Hoffield discusses how to make the most of the many services Regional Engineering can offer.
Curious about SEW-EURODRIVE's Industrial Gearing (IG) capabilities in the USA? Product manager Bryan Humes discusses some common gearbox options available from the Industrial Gearing division. He also mentions some popular customizations that the IG division can provide for applications with unique requirements.
Trying to compare and contrast SEW-EURODRIVE's existing decentralized electronics products with the new MOVI-C® products? Corporate Electronics engineer Greg Galbraith takes you through the portfolio and makes everything clear.
Seals are simple devices that are easy to forget. And yet they're absolutely essential in gearboxes and motors. Corporate engineer Adam Miles reviews and discusses standard gearbox and motor pinion seal options. He also explores a few application scenarios.
SEW-EURODRIVE's new MOVI-C® line of VFDs, controllers, and supporting electronics is very exciting. Where do you start when trying to understand all that's coming down the pipeline? Trainer and electronics specialist Jason Oakley outlines and explains this fascinating new product line.
Did you know that SEW-EURODRIVE has an interest in where our customers will be installing the products that they purchase? Head of SEW-EURODRIVE's legal department Alex Cable explains the reasons and legalities behind this.
Trying to understand the differences between IEC motors, which most of the world uses, and NEMA motors, which North America uses? International standards engineer Tim Schuman puts everything into perspective.
SEW-EURODRIVE offers a huge portfolio of electronics products. If you're trying to figure them out, listen in as Regional engineer Josh Blake makes everything clear.
Trying to understand Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and how to handle them with customers? Alex Cable, head of SEW-EURODRIVE's legal department, helps make them clear.
Using the right oil in your gearbox is crucial. Corporate engineer Adam Miles discusses the different oils that SEW-EURODRIVE offers and when to use each.
Confused by SEW-EURODRIVE's unique mounting position system? Head of the Training department Jared Scott helps make everything clear.
What are Certificates of Origin and when they are needed? Alex Cable, head of SEW-EURODRIVE's legal department explains.
Qualified customers can handle certain basic repairs in the field, as trainer Chris Conley explains.
SEW-EURODRIVE offers varying levels of unit protection through its paint selections. Billy Parris, head of Corporate Engineering, discusses and explains these.
Learn from Jared Scott, head of SEW-EURODRIVE's Training department, what you need to know to replace or crossover an existing gearmotor.