Baldor Australia will be showcasing its range on stand 9004 at QME 2008.
The company will display the Dodge CST™ Controlled Start Transmission for high inertia conveyors, Dodge adaptor mount industrial bearings systems, Baldor/Reliance AC & DC motors and variable speed drives, Dodge Torque Arm II reducers and other geared products.
According to the company, mechanical and conveyor engineers will be interested in the Dodge CST, which is a patented 2-in-1 drive that combines a planetary gear reducer and hydro-viscous clutch specifically engineered to deliver and synchronize power and to control acceleration of high-inertia loads such as long-haul conveyors. There are more than 2000 CST units in operation around the world with about 180 of these in Australia. CSTs have a proven track record on conveyors up to 10 km in length in coal, gold, iron ore and copper mines, cement and power generation as well as port facilities.
There are currently some 14 CST models, ranging in torque capacity from 280,000 in-lb to 2.5 million in-lb which are suitable for motors up to 3MW.
Efficient design results in a compact footprint, provides very high torque density and allows direct coupling of motor, CST and conveyor drum.
Motors are started under no-load, reducing electrical delivery problems and mechanical stress on all components.
A PLC controller provides an appropriate S-curve start-up ramp via managed hydraulic pressure to the clutch pack.
Mine-wide connectivity is delivered via DH+ datahighway, ethernet or other popular proprietary links.
The CST clutch technology has proven easier to balance than alternatives and is very forgiving on shock loads and surges, which are a major concern for conveyor failure.
Stand 9004
Baldor Australia Pty Ltd
sales.au@baldor.com