VDG (Van der Graaf) is the leader in the design and manufacturing of drum motors for a variety of material handling and processing applications, from packaging, warehousing, postal, parcel, to automotive and baggage handling.
The VDG Drum Motor is a one-component conveyor drive with all drive components enclosed inside the drum and designed for 80,000 hours of continuous operation before maintenance. The compact VDG Drum Motor allows more conveyors to fit into less floor or overhead space, ensuring a safe, efficient and space optimized conveyor drive solution. Utilizing cutting-edge production technology and automation, VDG ensures quality, fast delivery, and customer support.
CrossDrive™The CrossDrive™ is an internally geared belt conveyor head pulley. It has the same gear reducer with the same 96% mechanical efficiency as the drum motor.
Energy Efficiency ComparisonA conveyor efficiency comparison study was conducted to measure energy
consumption, performance, and overall energy costs between a traditional external
motor/gearbox drive and the VDG IntelliDrive™ Permanent Magnet Drum Motor.
IronGrip™ LaggingLagging failure can lead to significant downtime and substantial costs. VDG is leading the
industry in eliminating these concerns with the new patented IronGrip™ lagging system.
Standard Series Drum MotorStandard Series Drum Motors are designed for belt conveyors for a variety of material handling and processing applications, from packaging, warehousing, postal, parcel, to automotive and baggage handling.
The Evolution of the Drum MotorWhat sets the drum motor apart
from a conventional conveyor drive is that the drum motor has all drive components, including the electric motor, gear reducer, and all bearings housed inside the drum, presenting a unique belt drive design.
