Efficient drive technology for high productivity
DrivAx servo drives are suitable for all linear movements requiring high forces and precision. They consist of a variable speed pump and a servo motor, which simultaneously serves as drive and control for the actuator. DrivAx drives make hydraulics more economical and sustainable. Only the actual amount of power needed for the process is generated from electrical energy. Hence, DrivAx servo drives use up to 80% less energy than conventional hydraulic systems. It’s not just the environment that benefits.
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Motor pump combination
Servo drives consist of a servo motor and a variable-speed pump. Thus, they combine the advantages of hydraulics with the benefits of servo drives: High power densities, low inertias and robust drive elements meet dynamic and precise speed control. The result: energy consumption is reduced by up to 80%. Also heat and noise emissions as well as the complexity of the system are reduced compared to classic hydraulic drives.
DrivAx IPS
DrivAx IPS is a hydraulic variable speed drive suitable for all applications with high power density and high dynamics
Consisting of a servomotor and an internal gear pump, the DrivAx IPS variable speed pump drive combines energy efficiency with high power density and robustness of hydraulics.
Unlike to conventional, valve-controlled hydraulic systems, the DrivAx IPS offers performance on demand. This means: the volume flow and pressure are regulated by the electric motor and the internal gear pump. In the partial load range and outside the machine cycle, the system can work at reduced speeds or stop. DrivAx IPS not only reduces noise by up to 20 dB(A), but also energy consumption by up to 80%, while minimizing the CO2-emissions. In addition, the lower average pump speed lowers the oil temperature in the system and minimizes the cost and energy required to cool the hydraulic system. Operators benefit from total operating costs (TCO) reduced by up to 35%. Hydraulic power units and complex piping can be omitted or reduced to a minimum.
DrivAx IPS offers simple integration and allows the construction of compact, low-noise machines with higher functionality and productivity at the same time.
Advantages and Benefits
Main components:
- internal gear pump
- servomotor
- bell housing
- coupling
Applications:
- Mechanical engineering
- Plastics machinery
- Die-casting machines
- Presses
- Machine tools
- Metallurgy
- Woodworking machinery
DrivAx RQ4
DrivAx RQ4 is a hydraulic variable speed drive suitable for all applications with high power density and high dynamics
Consisting of a servomotor and a directly mounted radial piston pump, the DrivAx RQ4 variable speed pump drive combines energy efficiency with high power density and robustness of hydraulics.
Unlike conventional, valve controlled hydraulic systems the DrivAx RQ4 offers power on demand. This means: flow and pressure are controlled via the electric motor and the radial piston pump. In the part load range and outside the machine cycle, the system can thereby operate at lower speeds or stop operation at all. Thus, DrivAx RQ4 variable speed pump drives reduce not only noise by up to 20 dB(A), but also energy consumption by up to 70% while minimizing the CO2-emissions. In addition, the lower average pump speed lowers the oil temperature of the system, minimizing the cost and energy required to cool the hydraulic system. While operators benefit from reduced total cost of ownership (TCO) by up to 35%, hydraulic power units and complex piping are a thing of the past for machine builders.
The compact design of DrivAx RQ4 offers easy integration and along with reduced cooling and elimination of most noise containment components, it helps machine builders to maintaining a small machine footprint, while increasing functionality.
Advantages and Benefits
Main components:
- radial piston pump
- servomotor
Applications:
- Mechanical engineering
- Plastics machinery
- Die-casting machines
- Presses
- Machine tools
- Metallurgy
- Woodworking machinery
DrivAx IQ4
DrivAx IQ4 is a hydraulic variable speed drive suitable for all applications with high power density and high dynamics
Consisting of a servomotor and a directly mounted internal gear pump, the DrivAx IQ4 variable speed pump drive combines energy efficiency and environmental cleanliness of electromechanical drives with high power density and robustness of hydraulics at a cost that provides highly attractive return on investment within 1 to 2 years.
Unlike conventional, valve controlled hydraulic systems the DrivAx IQ4 offers power on demand. This means flow and pressure are controlled via the electric motor and the internal gear pump. In the part load range and outside the machine cycle, the system can thereby operate at lower speeds or stop operation at all. Thus, DrivAx IQ4 variable speed pump drives reduce not only noise by up to 20 dB(A), but also energy consumption by up to 70% while minimizing the CO2 footprint significantly. In addition, the lower average pump speed lowers the oil temperature of the system, minimizing the cost and energy required to cool the hydraulic system.
While operators benefit from reduced total cost of ownership (TCO) by up to 35%, hydraulic power units and complex piping are a thing of the past for machine builders. The compact design of Voith DrivAx RQ4 offers easy integration and along with reduced cooling and elimination of most noise containment components, DrivAx IQ4 helps machine builders to maintaining a small machine footprint, while increasing functionality.
Self-contained servo drives
Reap the benefits of high dynamics and force, power pack free operation, overload protection and integrated sensor technology when opting for a Voith self-contained servo drive. The future-oriented drive technology is based on a servo motor, variable speed internal gear pumps and an actuator. The family of self-contained servo drives includes the DrivAx CLDP and DrivAx CLCP as well as the self-contained press drive, DrivAx PDSC.
DrivAx CLDP
An impressive variety of configurations combined with high dynamics
The self-contained servo drive DrivAx CLDP offers the highest variety of configurations in the Voith servo drive family. The fully integrated hydraulic components make the DrivAx CLDP the most sought after and highly valued with its high durability, virtually wear-free operation and overload protection features. With its technological advancements, the drive is perfectly suited to industrial applications.
Advantages and benefits
The main components of the linear servo axis DrivAx CLDP include:
- servo motor
- internal gear pump
- directly coupled actuator
Pressure and/or position sensors ensure the exact control of force and position whilst the speed and directional control of movement takes place without valve technology. Additionally, no hydraulic power pack with piping is needed for operation.
Technical data
Maximum force | 25 kN to 500 kN higher forces on request |
Maximum traverse speed | 70 mm/s to 1500 mm/s |
Maximum acceleration | Up to 20 m/s2 |
Stroke lengths | Up to 500 mm other stroke lengths on request |
Control | Position control and/or force control |
Accuracy of the position control | 0.01 mm |
Accuracy of the force control | ± 0.5 percent from the nominal value |
Service interval | 3 years or 20,000 operating hours or 10 million load changes |
Application fields
- Bending machines
- Separating machines
- Molding machines
- Presses
- Special machinery
- Alternative for spindle drives with servo drive
- Material handling
- Test stand and laboratory applications
- Food industry
- Energy markets
DrivAx PDSC
High power density combined with high dynamics
Being an extremely fast and productive drive, the self-contained press drive can exert forces of up to 5 000 kN. With intelligent modules that facilitate different speeds, it is particularly aimed at press applications. Reducing the volume flow to the minimum required amount ensures the use of smaller internal gear pumps, servo motors and a servo converter.
Advantages and benefits
The main components of the self-contained press drive DrivAx PDSC include:
- servo motor
- internal gear pump
- hydraulic cylinder
Suitable for force and position control, the design of the DrivAx PDSC is self-contained and compact, as all hydraulic components are included in the servo drive. The power switching is done by an automatic, load-dependent switch. This switch facilitates the downsizing of the connected load; hence, the size of the engine and the frequency converter is reduced.
Technical data
Ambient temperature | -5 °C to +40 °C |
Installation position | Random |
Force | Up to 5 000 kN |
Stroke length | Up to 500 mm |
Position sensor (optional) | Absolute encoder |
Accuracy of the position control | 0.01 mm |
Accuracy of the pressure control | 0.5 percent FS (full scale) |
Repeatability | 0.01 mm |
Degree of protection | IP54/ IP64 |
Control | Position control and/or force control |
Service interval | 3 years or 20 000 operating hours |
Application fields
- Presses
- Calibration machines
- Forming machines
- Scissors
- Cutting
- Special machinery
DrivAx CLCP
A light-weight yet high-performance tailor-made drive solution
The servo drive DrivAx CLCP is a self-contained linear axis and is characterized by its four-quadrant internal gear pump and load-adaptive or electric hydraulic gear shifting. Force and position can be controlled through the servo motor and the internal gear pump without using valve technology. The load-dependent switching of the hydraulic transmission reduces the size of the components and lowers procurement and installation costs. The outstanding ratio of power to weight enables robotic applications.
Advantages and benefits
The main components of the self-contained servo drive DrivAx CLCP include:
- servo motor
- internal gear pump
- directly coupled actuator
DrivAx CLCP does not require a hydraulic unit or an oil tank, as all hydraulic components are integrated in the servo drive.
Thanks to the automatic load-dependent or electrical switching of the hydraulic gear, the size of the servo motor and the converter can be reduced.
Technical data
Force | Up to 300 kN higher forces on request |
Stroke length | 50, 100, 200 mm other stroke lengths on request |
Position sensor (optional) | Absolute encoder |
Accuracy of the position control | 0.01 mm |
Accuracy of the pressure control | 0.5 percent FS (full scale) |
Repeatability | 0.01 mm |
Degree of protection | IP54/ IP64 |
Control | Position control and/or pressure control |
Service interval | 3 years or 20,000 operating hours or 10 million load changes |
Application fields
- Bending machines
- Separating machines
- Molding machines
- Presses
- Special machinery
- Alternative for spindle drives with servo drive
- Material handling
- Test stand and laboratory applications
- Food industry
Application solutions
Your individual requirements continue to be our top priority at Voith, where we customize plug-and-play systems with all components supplied from a single source. Further peace of mind is guaranteed with our network of global engineers that have over 50 years of experience in these specialized markets: mechanical engineering, sheet metal working, plastics processing machines, press applications, machine tools and energy.
DrivAx PSH Press drives
Technical data
Press force | 500 to > 10 000 kN (50 to > 1 000 t) |
Functional principle during quick-traverse operation | Suction operation with controlled speed |
Logical stroke length | > 400 mm |
Position-control precision | 0.01 mm |
Pressure-control precision | ± 1 bar |
Looking for a press drive with different data? We are sure to have a solution for that one as well.
DrivAx CSH Die cushion drives
Application fields
- Retrofit of hydraulic die cushion drives and control systems
- Upgrade of mechanical, gas spring supported or hydraulic blank holders
- Retrofit of servo-electric die cushion drives
- Deep drawing presses:
- Hydraulic presses with die cushion
- Servo presses with die cushion
- Mechanical presses with die cushion
- Perfect complement to the Voith PSH servo press drive
- Defined delay of high-mass bodies
Technical data
Blank holder force, die cushion force | 100 to > 10 000 kN (10 to 1 000 t) |
Rated power | Up to 2 MW |
Position control accuracy | Up to 0.01 mm |
Force control accuracy | Up to ± 1 percent |
HMI | 15.4-inch TFT LCD control panel with intuitive touchscreen operator interface |
Communication | Profibus/ Profisafe, Profinet, Ethernet, USB |
Are you looking for a die cushion drive with different data? We are sure to have a solution for that one as well.
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