A-TORQ
Adjustable speed coupling
A-TORQ
The adjustable non-contact drive for reduced Fixed Speed
- Adjustable Speed Coupling designed to run pumps and fans at a reduced fixed speed to eliminate the unavoidable overcapacity by design.
- The A-TORQ is suitable for motors from 7.5kW to 375kW (10HP to 500HP) at speeds from 750rpm to 3.600rpm.
- Energy savings of up to -50% are possible when using the A-TORQ.
- Like all Zytec non-contact couplings, the A-TORQ eliminates or greatly reduces problems associated with misalignment, vibration and shock loads.
Why the A-TORQ?
When installing an A-TORQ, the overcapacity of the pump can immediately be set to the required flow or pressure.
Why the A-TORQ is the perfect solution for you:
- The ZYTEC A-TORQ is easily adjustable and is used to mechanically reduce the speed of the load at a fixed set point.
- When installing an A-TORQ, the overcapacity of the pump can immediately be set to the required flow or pressure.
- If at a later date new set points are required or production is to be expanded, the A-TORQ can be easily adjusted to the new requirements within a few hours.
- With an A-TORQ non-contact magnetic drive, the air gap between the magnet rotor and the inductor can be manually controlled when the motor is stopped. As the air gap increases, torque is reduced.
- The output speed can be adjusted to reduce flow or pressure without the need for a choke valve.
- Energy savings of up to 50% are easily and quickly achieved with the A-TORQ.
What does the A-TORQ adjustable non-contact drive do for you?
- You’ll realize immediate savings in energy, maintenance and numerous hidden costs. The pump can easily reach its Best Efficiency Point (BEP). This maximizes pump life and minimizes maintenance.
- The fitting of the non-contact magnetic drive results in reduced wear on both the motor and load sides;
- shock loads are damped;
- misalignment damage, which inevitably occurs during operation, is eliminated.
- Laser alignment at installation is not required.
- This non-contact drive is robust and maintenance-free.
With A-TORQ the total cost of ownership decreases, while your non-contact drive ensures a smooth and uninterrupted process with minimal downtime.
The A-TORQ is an easy to install and adjust non-contact drive. It is an all mechanical solution. This makes it a robust solution. The combination of increased reliability, reduced maintenance and energy savings makes the A-TORQ provide a very short payback period, often less than 2 years.
Pumps are critical to the process. The A-TORQ significantly reduces the risk of pump failure. The maintenance interval of the pump is considerably increased. This ensures a smooth and uninterrupted production process.
The A-TORQ creates a drive with no physical contact between the shafts
Because the A-TORQ has no physical contact between the motor and the pump or fan, it has all the advantages of a fixed non-contact drive but with more flexibility.
- Unavoidable misalignment during operation becomes irrelevant.
- No laser alignment needed
- No shaft loads on the motor and load shaft.
- The root cause of failure of the bearing and seals is eliminated.
- The life span of the bearing of the motor is expanded to design life.
- The life span of seals is extended significantly.
- Vibrations are reduced up till 80%.
- A cushioned start and stop (mechanical soft starter).
Our Zytec Certified Partners will be pleased to assist you in selecting the correct non-contact drive for your installation and calculating the total cost of ownership and payback period.
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Business Development Director
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