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Conveyor Motors and Gearboxes: How to Choose (Buyer-Friendly)

A buyer friendly guide to selecting conveyor motors and gearboxes based on load, speed, and duty cycle.

6 min readUpdated for UAE procurement
Technical Specs

Materials

  • Motor, gearbox, and drive sizing

Sizes

  • Torque, speed, and service factor

Standards

  • Efficiency and protection classes

Problem this solves

Incorrect motor sizing causes overheating and downtime. This guide explains the main selection inputs.

Sizing inputs

InputWhy it mattersExample
LoadTorque demand400 kg total load
SpeedDrive ratio20 m per min
Duty cycleService factor16 hours per day

Selection steps

  1. 1Calculate total moving load and friction.
  2. 2Confirm speed and acceleration requirements.
  3. 3Select motor size and gearbox ratio.
  4. 4Check IP rating and efficiency class.

RFQ checklist

  • Total load and friction data
  • Speed and duty cycle
  • Power supply and voltage
  • Environment and protection class

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