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The drum motor developed by Rulmeca is engineered for light conveyor applications such as supermarket checkout lanes, bottle-return systems, and small transport lines. Compact, quiet, and economical, this drum motor offers a reliable and maintenance-free solution perfectly suited for retail environments where smooth operation, cleanliness, and durability are essential. Its advanced design allows every component to integrate seamlessly with modern conveyor systems, ensuring long-lasting performance and excellent value for daily use.
Thanks to its carefully engineered structure, this drum motor guarantees efficient and silent operation while requiring no maintenance over its lifetime. Lightweight, well-balanced, and protected by integrated thermal safety features, it delivers dependable performance even in continuous working environments. This makes it a trusted choice for supermarkets, small logistics areas, and any light-load conveyor application that demands reliability, efficiency, and minimal operational costs.
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Material handling components for conveyors capable of guaranteeing high performance and the full functionality of the system.
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Compared to many traditional motor-and-gearbox systems commonly used in industry, Rulmeca drum motors are designed to deliver the same level of performance while using significantly less energy. This reduction in power consumption not only lowers operating costs but also contributes to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly system. Rulmeca drum motors also offer a noticeably higher efficiency than conventional motor transmission systems. While traditional setups typically transfer only about 75% of their power to the belt, drum motors are engineered to achieve much higher energy transfer rates. This results in smoother operation, reduced losses, and overall improved conveyor efficiency.
The updated gearbox design ensures smooth, flawless operation with noise levels of less than 50 dB, making the system exceptionally quiet and ideal for noise-sensitive environments. Because the motor, bearings, and gearbox are all fully enclosed within the casing, drum motors feature an extremely compact structure that requires significantly less installation space. This streamlined design not only enhances the overall aesthetics of the conveyor but also improves its functionality, contributing to a cleaner, safer, and more efficient working environment.
Rulmeca drum motors for check-out applications are engineered to match the market’s standard dimensions and specifications, making them fully compatible with existing belt drive solutions. This ensures that replacing an old drive with a Rulmeca drum motor can be done quickly and without structural modifications. Additionally, a selection of plug options for the cable connection allows for a fast, efficient installation process, minimizing downtime and keeping the conveyor system running smoothly.
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An incredible number of products have to be transported and handled every day in an absolutely safe manner in order to maintain a service that is durable, uninterrupted and fast.
Supermarket applications
A vast range of products are transported every day on the conveyor belt of a supermarket checkout. Our drum motors are designed to meet the demands set by endless start/stop cycles, with a design that minimises noise.
Drum motors are built to meet all the various needs of retail-based reversed vending machines (RBRVM) and associated backroom bottle and can handling equipment. On request, drum motors can be combined with technopolymer gear wheels to be used with belt conveyor systems. They can also be used for small belts for bottles and cans.