Drive systems are an essential part of any industry that transmits driving power. Drive systems also control the speed and shocks caused by stalls or overload. You can select different types of industrial drive systems such as a harmonic drive system, a power drive system, a machine drive system, an isolated drive system, a hydraulic drive system, a chain drive system, an AC drive system and an all wheel drive (AWD) drive system.

Some industries that use drive systems are mining, pulp and paper, rubber and plastics, automotive and construction.

Some important parameters you must consider before you buy drive systems are:

1. Capacity to maintain high torque during long production sequences at high power
2. Capacity to absorb shocks caused by unexpected loads
3. Requirement of maintenance : low, moderate or high
4. Synchronisation of drive systems

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy drive systems from a reputable drive system manufacturer

Once you identify your drive system requirements, check out different industrial drive systems available in the market.

I recommend: You can buy an industrial drive system at Yaskawa Electric America, a leading manufacturer of industrial control and automation products. ISE Corporation is a reputable manufacturer of hybrid-electric drive systems and energy storage systems for bus and truck manufacturers. Avtron Industrial Automation is another reputable manufacturer that also designs digital drive systems, including an AC and DC drives and systems. You can buy electric marine drive systems at Electric Motorsport, a specialized manufacturer of lightweight zero emission electric vehicles. M K Martin Enterprise Inc. is another reputable manufacturer of farm equipment that also provides hydraulic drive systems.

Buy drive systems from distributor or retailers

You can compare different drive system based on their features and prices at distributors or retailers' websites.

I recommend: You can buy drive systems at Industrial Drive Components, a leading supplier of industrial drive transmission equipment. Power Drive Systems, Inc. is another reputable supplier of power transmission equipment that also supplies drive systems. Kaman Industrial Technologies is another leading supplier of drives including fluid drives and hydraulic drives.

Buy specialty or customized drive systems

Buy specialty or customized drive systems if standard drives available in the market do not meet your requirements.

I recommend: You can buy customized and micro systems at MicroMo Electronics, a manufacturer of complex, high precision drives. Hydraulic Specialty is another leading manufacturer that provides customized and comprehensive solutions to hydraulic drives.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Use hydrostatic drive systems, as these drive systems are more energy efficient as compared to other drive systems.