Wheel drive system for AGVs – Compact. Complete. eWheel

Are you a manufacturer or developer of automated guided vehicles or autonomous mobile robots?

The b-drives® eWheel is the perfect wheel drive system to meet the specifications of your AGV. It consists of a modular system from which you can combine your optimum wheel drive system:

• 4 motor sizes up to 750W rated power
• 2 voltages (24V/48V)
• 3 reduction ratios (i=11, i=20, i=30)
• 3 wheel diameters (140mm, 160mm, 200mm)
• 3 braking torques (1Nm to 3Nm)
• Further additional options such as a safety encoder or compatibility with the Simatic Micro-Drive
• We also offer the appropriate control electronics with SafeTorqueOff (PLd) as a double-axis controller for control via CANopen and voltages up to 60V

Typically, requirements such as weights or speeds for the AGV change during the course of development. Thanks to the modularity of the construction kit, the b-drives® eWheel can be easily adapted to your new requirements without having to make any changes to the AGV. The load capacity of the b-drives® eWheel is 500 kg per wheel and speeds of over 3.5 m/s can be achieved. Another smart unique selling point of the b-drives® eWheel is its unique ease of maintenance. By loosening just three screws, the wheel can be changed in just a few seconds. All wearing parts, such as the wheel, bearings, grease and gearbox, are replaced in a single assembly step. It takes less than 2 minutes to change the wheel unit.

We haven’t convinced you yet?

Then take a look at the compactness of the system. We offer a complete wheel drive unit consisting of motor, encoder, brake, gearbox and wheel from a length of 109 mm. This leaves enough space in the vehicle for electronics, batteries etc.

Who says so?

b-drives® is a brand of Breuell & Hilgenfeldt GmbH. Here we offer you specialized knowledge and products in the field of drive technology for your application. With over 10 years of experience in the design, control and application of electric drives and customized drive solutions. The b-drives® team provides support in the selection of the eWheel and also helps with commissioning on site. You can also read the article in the magazine FTS-/AGV-FACTS (04-2021), which was published at the end of December 2021.

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