SEW-EURODRIVE Products & Sourcing

SEW‑EURODRIVE Drive Technology and Industrial Automation Solutions

Brand Overview

SEW‑EURODRIVE is a German, family-owned manufacturer specializing in drive technology, industrial automation and motion-control solutions. With more than 90 years of industry experience, the company has developed from an electric motor manufacturer into a global supplier of complete mechanical, electrical and digital drive systems.

The SEW‑EURODRIVE portfolio extends from electric motors, gear units and gearmotors to frequency inverters, servo systems, decentralized drive technology, industrial gear units, controllers, engineering software and condition-monitoring solutions.

Its modular product concept enables motors, gear units, brakes, encoders, inverters and control components to be combined according to the required torque, speed, installation space, operating environment and automation task.

Main SEW‑EURODRIVE Product Categories

Gearmotors and Gear Units

SEW‑EURODRIVE offers a broad modular range of gear units and gearmotors for conveyors, mixers, lifting equipment, packaging machines, processing systems and other industrial applications.

Major product families include:

• R series helical gear units and gearmotors

• F series parallel-shaft helical gear units and gearmotors

• K series helical-bevel gear units and gearmotors

• S series helical-worm gear units and gearmotors

• SPIROPLAN® W series right-angle gearmotors

• Low-backlash servo gear units

• Planetary and industrial gear units

• Application-specific drive packages

Different output-shaft arrangements, hollow shafts, solid shafts, flanges, torque arms and mounting positions are available according to the selected product.

The correct gearmotor must be selected according to output torque, output speed, gear ratio, service factor, duty cycle, radial and axial loads, mounting position and ambient conditions.

Electric Motors and Brake Motors

The electric motor portfolio includes asynchronous AC motors, synchronous motors, servo motors, brake motors and application-specific motor designs.

Important product families include:

• DRN../DRU.. asynchronous AC motors

• CMP.. synchronous servomotors

• CM3C.. synchronous servomotors

• Energy-efficient motor configurations

• Motors with integrated brakes and encoders

• Explosion-protected motor versions

• Motors for hygienic, corrosive or demanding environments

Depending on the configuration, motors may be supplied with mechanical brakes, built-in encoders, forced cooling fans, temperature sensors, plug connectors and functional-safety options.

Motor selection must consider rated power, voltage, frequency, efficiency class, duty type, starting frequency, ambient temperature, enclosure protection, insulation class, brake requirements and local certification standards.

Frequency Inverters and Application Inverters

SEW‑EURODRIVE frequency inverters control the speed, torque, positioning and movement profile of electric motors and gearmotors.

Major inverter platforms include:

• MOVITRAC® advanced standard inverters

• MOVIDRIVE® system application inverters

• MOVIDRIVE® modular multi-axis systems

• MOVIAXIS® multi-axis servo inverters for existing systems

• MOVITRAC® B and MOVIDRIVE® B products installed in legacy machinery

• Regenerative power and energy-management components

Depending on the series and configuration, these products can support speed control, positioning, hoist functions, conveyor control, multi-axis motion, functional safety and communication with industrial control networks.

When replacing an inverter, the complete type code, hardware version, option cards, fieldbus interface, motor data, firmware, stored parameters and application program must be checked. A similar power rating alone does not confirm interchangeability.

Servo Drive Systems

SEW‑EURODRIVE servo solutions combine low-backlash gear units, synchronous servomotors, servo inverters, encoders, controllers and motion-control software.

These systems are suitable for applications requiring:

• Dynamic acceleration and deceleration

• Accurate positioning

• Synchronized multi-axis movement

• Electronic cam functions

• Winding and unwinding control

• Pick-and-place movements

• Robotics and handling systems

• Packaging and filling machines

The final servo configuration depends on load inertia, movement profile, cycle time, positioning accuracy, peak torque, continuous torque and mechanical transmission design.

MOVI‑C® Modular Automation System

MOVI‑C® is SEW‑EURODRIVE’s modular automation platform integrating drive technology, motion control, control technology, functional safety, visualization and engineering software.

The system can include:

• MOVI‑C® CONTROLLER units

• MOVIDRIVE® modular and system inverters

• MOVITRAC® advanced inverters

• Decentralized drive components

• MOVISUITE® engineering software

• MOVIKIT® application software modules

• Operator panels and visualization solutions

• Communication and functional-safety components

MOVISUITE® provides a common engineering environment for configuring, commissioning and diagnosing compatible MOVI‑C® hardware. MOVIKIT® software modules provide application-oriented functions for tasks such as positioning, conveyor control, winding, robotics and motion coordination.

Decentralized Drive Technology

Decentralized drive systems place control and drive functions close to the motor or machine. This can reduce control-cabinet space, simplify cabling and support modular machine construction.

SEW‑EURODRIVE decentralized solutions include product families such as:

• MOVIMOT® decentralized drives

• MOVIGEAR® mechatronic drive systems

• MOVIFIT® decentralized control technology

• MOVIPRO® decentralized drive and application controllers

• Decentralized MOVI‑C® components

• Hybrid cables and installation accessories

The available functions and compatibility depend on the relevant product generation and system architecture.

Industrial Gear Units

SEW‑EURODRIVE industrial gear units are designed for high-torque and heavy-duty applications.

The portfolio includes helical, bevel-helical and planetary gear-unit solutions, including X.e, P and P‑X.e product families. Typical applications include conveyors, bucket elevators, crushers, mixers, agitators, mills, cranes and bulk-material handling equipment.

Selection requires detailed operating data, including torque, input power, speed, load spectrum, operating hours, thermal conditions, shock loads, shaft arrangement, lubrication system and installation environment.

Digital Services and Condition Monitoring

DriveRadar® supports condition monitoring and predictive-maintenance strategies for drive systems and industrial equipment.

Depending on the installed solution, condition data can help users:

• Detect abnormal operating behavior

• Monitor changes in drive condition

• Identify maintenance requirements earlier

• Plan maintenance activities

• Reduce the risk of unplanned downtime

• Access technical product data and documentation

Digital condition monitoring does not replace the need for correct mechanical inspection, lubrication management and qualified maintenance personnel.

Industrial Applications

SEW‑EURODRIVE drive and automation products are used across many industrial sectors, including:

• Automotive manufacturing

• Food and beverage production

• Packaging and filling machinery

• Warehousing and intralogistics

• Conveyor and material-handling systems

• Airport baggage and cargo handling

• Ports and terminals

• Mining and mineral processing

• Cement and building-material production

• Steel and metallurgical plants

• Chemical and process industries

• Water and wastewater treatment

• Pulp, paper and timber processing

• Pharmaceutical production

• Cranes, hoists and lifting equipment

• Machine building and factory automation

Suitability for a particular process must be evaluated according to the load, duty cycle, ambient conditions, temperature, corrosion level, hygiene requirements and required certification.

Special Environmental and Safety Configurations

Selected SEW‑EURODRIVE products can be configured for demanding operating environments, including:

• High-humidity or corrosive areas

• Frequent washdown environments

• Food and beverage production

• Outdoor installations

• High- or low-temperature applications

• Potentially explosive gas or dust atmospheres

• Applications requiring functional safety

Depending on the product and destination, available certifications and designs may include ATEX, IECEx, HazLoc and regional explosion-protection requirements. Certification must be confirmed for the complete ordered configuration rather than assumed from the basic product family.

Information Required for Product Identification

For accurate identification, replacement or quotation, provide as much of the following information as possible:

• Complete SEW‑EURODRIVE model code

• Serial number or order number

• Clear photograph of the complete nameplate

• Motor power, voltage, frequency and connection

• Gear ratio, output speed and required torque

• Gear-unit mounting position

• Output-shaft, hollow-shaft or flange dimensions

• Brake type and brake voltage

• Encoder type and connector arrangement

• Inverter model, options and communication interface

• Existing firmware and parameter backup, where applicable

• Ambient temperature and enclosure-protection requirement

• Surface protection or corrosion category

• ATEX, IECEx or other certification requirements

• Whether the request concerns an identical replacement or a retrofit

SEW‑EURODRIVE model codes contain important mechanical and electrical configuration information. Omitting characters from the model code can result in an incorrect motor, gearbox, brake, encoder, mounting arrangement or electrical connection.

Legacy Products and Replacement Solutions

Many industrial plants continue to operate older SEW‑EURODRIVE gearmotors, MOVITRAC® B inverters, MOVIDRIVE® B inverters, MOVIAXIS® systems and previous-generation decentralized drives.

A replacement should not be selected only by matching power or external dimensions. Mechanical compatibility, output speed, torque, brake control, encoder feedback, fieldbus communication, safety functions, parameter settings and machine software must all be evaluated.

For discontinued or unavailable products, a retrofit may require changes to mounting dimensions, cables, control architecture, communication interfaces or application software.

Supply and Procurement Support

FURUYA DENKI supports industrial customers with sourcing enquiries for SEW‑EURODRIVE motors, gearmotors, gear units, inverters, automation components and replacement parts. Support may include model identification, nameplate verification, sourcing of hard-to-find products and preliminary evaluation of replacement requirements.

Product availability, technical compatibility, documentation, country of origin, condition, lead time and warranty must be confirmed in the formal quotation.

Independent Supplier Disclaimer

FURUYA DENKI is an independent industrial supplier and is not an authorized distributor, representative or affiliate of SEW‑EURODRIVE.

SEW‑EURODRIVE brand names, trademarks, product families, model numbers and part numbers are used solely for product identification and compatibility reference. No official authorization or manufacturer relationship is claimed.

Customers should verify the complete model code, technical specifications and application requirements before placing an order. Product images may be for reference only.