Technical

Explanations

Description of Gear Units

The new generation of NORD gear units was developed For the highest ratios, 4- and 5-stage helical gear units
according to the UNICASE principle. This applies to all are available as multi-stage gear units.
versions, such as foot, flange and shaft mounted gear Helical gear units are available in both foot and flange
units. versions. In flange-version helical gear units, the flange
is cast on; thus, there are no screw connections
“UNICASE” indicates a unitary housing block in which all between the flange and the housing.
bearing seats are integrated. The UNICASE is machined
in a single setup on the most modern CNC machines. Helical gear units:
The highest accuracy, rigidity and stability characterise Output range from 0.12 – 160 kW,
the UNICASE principle. There are no joints between the to 23,000 Nm, divided into 11 sizes.
output side and the gear unit housing which are subject
to overhung or torque loads.
Parallel shaft gear units
The housings are made of cast iron or cast aluminium.
Ductile cast iron housings are available on request. The parallel axle offset for
parallel shaft gear units leads
The pinions and gears are made of high-compounded to a compact design compared
steel; the teeth are case hardened. to helical gear units. In shaft
(except for worm gear units). mounted design (hollow shaft)
the gearbox can be mounted
Optimised gearing geometries and corrections as well as directly onto the drive shaft of
precise shaft alignment through the UNICASE principle the application. SK 0182NB to
lead to the highest load capacity, long service life and SK 5282 are available as a
low noise. The gears, bearings and shafts are calculated two-stage version. SK 1382NB
according to DIN 3990, DIN ISO 281 resp. Niemann for - SK 5382 are built as 3-stage models for higher ratios,
all in the cataloge shown powers and speeds. Thus, all namely using an additional built-on housing for
NORD gear units offer a maximum of safety and SK 2382 - SK 5382. For parallel shaft gear unit sizes
reliability. SK 6282/SK 6382 and above, the gear units are built in
Bearings and gears operate in an oil bath. The gears in the same housing for the two- and three-stage
the gear unit also have, in addition to the positive locking versions.
keyed connection, a crimp connection between the shaft
and hub.
Normally, shaft seals made of NBR material are used. The parallel shaft gear units are available in three
Shaft seals made of FKM (Viton) are available as an designs, with hollow or solid shafts, as desired.
option.
1) Shaft-mounted design, without machined recesses
with torque arm
Helical gear units 2) Flange design, with machined B14 flange or
screw-on B5 flange
The 2- and 3-stage helical gear 3) Foot-mounted design
units SK 63 to SK 103 have
coaxially arranged motor and Parallel shaft gear units:
drive shafts. SK 02 - SK 52 are Output range from 0.12 – 200 kW,
available in two-stage models. to 90.000 Nm, divided into 14 sizes.
They may also be built as
3-stage units for higher ratios
using a built-on housing.
These are designated SK 03 -
SK 53. For helical gear unit
sizes SK 62/63 and above, the
gear units are built in the same housing for the two- and
three-stage versions.

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Helical-bevel gear units The worm stage has a hardened cylinder worm as well
as a worm gear with a welded-on rim made of
Helical-bevel gear units are optimised special bronze.
angular gear units in which This combination guarantees a long service life. By
the motor shaft and the output using the most modern CNC processing machines, we
shaft form a 90° angle. offer the highest possible production quality ensured by
Through this, a beneficial constant inspection.
spatial arrangement of the
drive arises. The helical worm gear unit series is lubricated for life at
the factory with a high-quality, synthetic long-life
NORD helical-bevel gear units lubricant with a polyglycol base. This synthetic lubricant
always have multiple gear stages. leads to very high efficiency and a long service life
through reduced friction.
The configuration of stages is a follows: The helical worm gear units SK 02040 to SK 42125 are
2-stage 3-stage 4-stage available in two-stage models. They may also be built
as 3-stage units for higher ratios using a built-on
Helical stage — — 1.stage housing. These are designated SK 13050 - SK 43125.
Helical stage 1.stage 1.stage 2.stage
Bevel gear stage 2.stage 2.stage 3.stage
Helical stage — 3.stage 4.stage Helical worm gear units:
Output range from 0.12 – 15 kW,
Helical-bevel gear units are available with an integrated to 3.000 Nm, divided into 6 sizes.
backstop.
Efficiency h :
The bevel gear can be placed to the left or right of the NORD worm gear units achieve efficiencies up to 92%.
bevel pinion, through which the direction of rotation
between the drive shaft and output shaft reverses. Because the worm gear set in new gear units must be
run in, the friction coefficient is larger before running in
Efficiency h : than after. Because of this, the efficiency is slightly
The great advantage of the helical-bevel gear unit is the lower than before running in. This effect is increased at
almost constant efficiency over the entire gear ratio lower incline angles, thus with a lower number of starts
range that practically equals that of helical and parallel in the worm.
shaft gear units. Based on experience, the following allowances should
be made:
Helical-bevel gear units:
Output range from 0.12 – 160 kW, 1 gear up to approx. 12%
to 32,000 Nm, divided into 15 sizes. 2 gears up to approx. 6%
3 gears up to approx. 3%
6 gears up to approx. 2%
Helical-worm gear units The number of worm threads is listed in the output and
gear ratio tables. The run-in procedure is completed
Helical-worm gear units are
after approx. 25 hours operating time at maximum load.
angular gear units in which the
The following conditions must be met in order to
motor shaft and the output
achieve the efficiencies shown in the tables:
shaft form a 90° angle.
Through this, a beneficial
- gear unit is fully run-in
spatial arrangement of the
- gear unit has reached a constant temperature
drive arises. The helical worm
- the required lubricant is filled
gear units listed in this
- the rated torque must be taken off from the gear unit
catalogue have multiple
stages. NORD also has very economically priced
single-stage worm gear series which are listed in
catalogue G1035. Please request our catalogue G1035.

The helical gears of the helical worm gear units are

made of high-compounded steel; the theeth are case
hardened. Optimised gearing geometries and
corrections as well as precise shaft alignment through
the UNICASE principle lead to the highest load capacity,
long service life and low noise.

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W and IEC adapters The IEC adapter coupling for motor sizes 63 to 180 is
not fail-safe. (Exception: IEC motor sizes 160 and 180
With type W gear units (with free input shafts), the if the automatic lubricator is used. From IEC 200 and
maximum drive output listed in the output and gear ratio higher, the couplings used are fail-safe.) With hoists,
tables is valid. With type IEC gear units, the standard lifts and other cases of operation with a danger of
power of each size according to DIN EN 50347 applies, personal injury, special measures are required: we ask
but with the maximum power listed in the output and you to enquire about this.
gear ratio tables. With rotation speeds higher than those
listed in the output and gear ratio tables, special Compared to the direct mounted motor, the IEC
measures may be required. Please enquire. adapter has an additional shaft coupling and additional
bearing seats. Compared to the direct mounted motor,
With type W gear units, the input shaft bearings must be there are higher no-load losses. We recommend to
lubricated regularly (for two-stage gear units sizes SK 62 mount the motor directly, since it not only offers
and SK 6282 and above and three-stage gear units technical advantages, but also offers price
sizes SK 73, SK 7382 and SK 9072.1 and above). We advantages.
recommend that the exterior anti-friction bearings of the
input shaft be lubricated, using the lubricating nipple Maximum allowed motor weights
provided, with approx. 20 to 25 g of grease approx. IEC-BG 63 71 80 90 100 112 132
every 4,000 operating hours. Recommended lubricants: kg 25 30 40 50 60 80 100
Petamo GHY 133 N (Klüber Lubrication). If desired, an
IEC-BG 160 180 200 225 250 280 315
automatic lubricator is available: please enquire.
kg 200 250 350 500 700 1000 1500
Two stage gear units with IEC adapter á 160 of sizes
SK 62 and SK 6282 and greater and three-stage gear
units with IEC adapter á 160 of sizes SK 73, SK 7382
and SK 9072.1 and greater normally have an automatic MK top mount motor platform
lubricator that supplies the external anti-friction bearings
of the drive shaft with lubricant (see page H18, item By using the MK platform, the designer gets further
145). The lubricator supplies permanent lubricant to the constructive possibilities in designing machines and
bearing. The lubricator is filled with 120 cm3 of grease. systems. The MK platform is designed so that it can be
Before commissioning the gear unit, the automatic combined in connection with all NORD UNICASE gear
lubricator should be activated and then exchanged every units in all mounting positions.
12 months. This applies for an average run time [ 8
hours/day. With longer run times, the interval between Decisive advantages of the NORD MK platform for the
exchanging is reduced to 6 months. user:

The lubricator is designed for normal use at ambient • Light, vibration-dampening aluminium construction
temperatures from 0°C to 40°C. If the ambient • Corrosion resistant, easy-to-wield height adjustment
temperature differs from the specified standard value for for optimal belt tension.
longer periods of time, special lubricators should be • Corrosion resistant fixing elements
used: please enquire. • Useable in all mounting positions
• Pivotable in all directions up to 90°
The IEC adapter with motor size á 160 with the • Suggestion for ratio iv = 1.0, according to table
automatic lubricator is, under certain operating • Motor bracket with holes for multiple motor sizes
conditions, normally not recommended for vertical
mounting positions in which the motor is vertically Five MK sizes cover all motor-gear unit combinations.
upright. In this case, the direct mounted motor is strictly
recommended. See the selection table for the respective assignments,
The vertical IEC adapter with motor size á 160 which are also valid for the corresponding multi-stage
(mounting position M2 or M4) must be checked and gear units.
approved by NORD (with the actual operating
conditions). Please pay to attation to this.

In vertical alignments with motor downwards (mounting

position M2), the service life of the seal may be
decreased. In this case, we recommend shorter intervals
between maintenance. The smaller gear units with IEC
adapters up to size SK 52 and SK 5282 (for two-stage
gear units) and up to size SK 63, SK 6382 and SK
9052.1 (for three-stage gear units) have bearings which
are specially sealed and lubricated for their service life.
These are maintenance-free.

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