How do I match a drive to my conveyor?
Size by required belt pull and speed: calculate motor power from tonnage, lift and friction, then select gear ratio and coupling to handle start-up torque.
GM · Drive Components
Geared Motor
齿轮减速电机
Conveyor gearboxes and gear motors sized to belt tension, speed and duty — with shrink-disc or keyed output and the mounting your head station needs.
- SKU prefixDRIVE-GM
- MOQ1 pc
- Lead time1 month
- StandardGM
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Current SKU: DRIVE-GM
Overview
Geared Motor at a Glance
1.5–200 kWPower
10–40Ratio
380V/50Hz 3φ / 220V/50Hz 1φ / 480V/60Hz 3φ / CustomVoltage
ISO 9001 / MACertified · GM
Usage
Usage
Geared Motor Unit — an electric motor and reduction gearbox built as one unit that turns the drive pulley. As the conveyor's power source it sets belt speed and pull; selecting the right torque and speed decides whether a long overland or a short plant conveyor runs reliably, and on inclined lines a backstop is often built in.
Operating conditions
Operating conditions
| Working temperature | Ambient range (-20 °C to +40 °C); gearbox, motor and brake per their own rating — confirm for extreme sites. |
|---|---|
| Dusty environment | Suitable — IP55 / IP65 motors and sealed gearboxes rated for dusty plant duty |
| Moisture & water | Suitable — IP65 motors and sealed gearboxes for outdoor, port and washdown duty |
| Corrosive environment | Powder-coated for ordinary acid or alkali · Galvanized for coastal and semi-outdoor · Stainless for high-salinity and high-humidity sites |
| Certification | MA coal-mine safety certified versions available — confirm the certified SKUs for your project |
| Outdoor use | Suitable — coated and stainless options for coastal and weathering service |
Technical overview
Drive components deliver power from the motor to the pulley. HBXM supplies gearmotors, fluid and grid couplings, and brake units selected to match belt tension, torque and starting load for reliable starts under full burden.
Why use a fluid coupling?
It soft-starts the motor under heavy load, limits inrush current and protects the gearbox from shock during acceleration.
When is a holding brake required?
On inclined conveyors a brake holds the loaded belt stationary when stopped, preventing rollback and protecting the coupling and structure.
Can HBXM supply a complete drive package?
Yes. We bundle motor, gearbox, coupling and brake with the drive pulley so the power train is matched and tested as one set.
What is a torque limiter on a conveyor?
A torque limiter sits between the gearbox and the drive pulley and slips or disengages when torque spikes, protecting the gearbox, shaft and belt from jams and overload.
How do I choose a conveyor belt motor?
Size the conveyor belt motor from belt speed, capacity, lift, friction and starting load, then add margin for cold starts and heavy bulk. We match motor and gearbox to your duty cycle.
Highlights
Features
Motor power
Rated 1.5–200 kW to match your conveyor duty.
Geared motor
Integrated gearbox delivers the required output ratio.
Gear ratio
Ratios 10–40 for the required output speed.
Supply
Supply 380V/50Hz 3φ / 220V/50Hz 1φ / 480V/60Hz 3φ / Custom for global site compatibility.
High-efficiency motor
IE2 / IE3 class with class-F insulation for continuous run.
Heavy-duty gearbox
Helical / bevel units sized for belt conveyor torque.
Quality
1
Motor integrity
Windings and frame tested to specification.
2
Gear accuracy
Teeth cut and hardened for the rated torque.
3
Coupling reliability
Selected for shock and load profile.
4
Finish options
Enclosures / coatings for the plant environment.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How is a conveyor gearbox sized?
From the drive torque and the belt speed, then checked against the belt's starting tension and the required service factor for the duty. Sizing purely on motor kW usually under-specifies the reducer.
Helical, bevel-helical or planetary?
Helical for the general case and best efficiency; bevel-helical where the drive must turn 90°; planetary where torque density matters and the housing must be compact.
Do you supply the drive station as an assembly?
Yes — motor, coupling, brake or backstop, gearbox and drive pulley can be supplied matched and pre-assembled, which removes alignment errors on site.