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MAXXDRIVE Industrial Gear Units: Reliable Solutions for Heavy-Duty Applications

MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units offer versatility, reliability, and long service life for high-torque applications. More …

Maximize Efficiency: Seamless Integration with NORD's Intelligent Drive Technology

NORD’s innovative drive systems paired with their basic-to-advanced electronic control technology match a wide range of applications thanks to scalable functionality, high precision regulation, and ease of installation. More …

NORD Offers Continuous Learning Opportunities to Better Service Customers

NORD provides their Authorized Distributors, sales partners, and internal team members with valuable, comprehensive training to ensure they can better serve customers using NORD’s innovative drive solutions. More …

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Presents Complete Packaging Drive Solutions at PACK EXPO

NORD offers intelligent, reliable, and cost-efficient solutions for the entire packaging process including primary packaging, secondary packaging, end-of-line packaging, and higher-level applications. More …

Why Dry?

Gear motors from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS help Vincent Corporation put the squeeze on…well, almost everything. More …

NORD Overhead Conveyor Drives: Space-Saving, Reliable Performance for Conveying Systems

NORD overhead conveyor drives are designed with an output mounting flange and shaft that match industry-standard footprints for easy drop-in replacements.

Overhead conveyors drives are part of NORD’s modular product system, offering flexible input options, quiet running, and industry-standard footprints for easy drop-in replacement. More …

NORD IGUs for Powerful Performance for Demanding Applications

: NORD’s MAXXDRIVE product family includes both parallel shaft and right-angle designs for adaptability to a wide range of heavy industrial applications.

MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS deliver significant output torques, and long service life for heavy-duty industrial applications. More …

NORD Powers Automation with Modular Solutions for Over 100 Diverse Industries

Robust drive solutions from NORD are configurable with food-grade lubrication, stainless steel shafts, washdown protection, and more for adherence to strict hygienic standards in the food and beverage industry.

NORD offers a wide selection of gear units, electric motors, and drive electronics that work in unison to deliver efficient, reliable automation. More …

Service Solutions from NORD Provide Local Support with Global Reach

NORD’s service network provides quick, reliable customer support and comprehensive technical resources to maintain the reliability, safety, and value of drive technology. More …

NORD Expands Online Tools with Free Freight in Spare Parts Shop

The myNORD Online Customer Portal delivers convenient 24/7/365 access to purchase and product information. Users can quickly order spare parts, create account-specific quotes, and easily collaborate with colleagues or NORD team members.

Global drive systems leader offers time and cost savings with free standard shipping on all online Spare Parts Shop orders over $25. More …

Driving Innovation Forward: The Power of NORD's Drive Electronics

Together with high-efficiency gear motors, NORD variable frequency drives intelligently control conveyor systems with high precision regulation, motor brake management, and POSICON integrated positioning mode for synchronous operation.

NORD’s wide range of electronic control products offer a flexible, dynamic, and cost-effective solution to intelligently automate drive systems. More …

Optimizing Logistics: LogiDrive by NORD – A Complete Drive Solution

Advanced LogiDrive versions with IE5+ synchronous motors focus on high efficiency, variant reduction and lower TCO while basic versions are ideal for cost efficiency.

Developed for intralogistics, the standardized LogiDrive solution focuses on energy efficiency, variant reduction, and lowering Total Cost of Ownership. More …

Texas Celebrates Arrival of NORD Production Facility with Ribbon Cutting and Open House

: Employees and their families, local dignitaries, customers, and NORD global management were some of the many guests who attended the McKinney ribbon cutting.

With the addition of this new manufacturing plant, NORD further expands U.S. capabilities to better serve customers with additional inventory and increased production capacity. More …

NORD's Heavy-Duty, Reliable Drive Systems Tackle Tough Industrial Applications

NORD’s industrial automation solutions include MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units, UNICASE parallel shaft gear units, UNICASE helical bevel gear units, IE3 – IE5+ high efficiency electric motors, and NORDAC variable frequency drives. These solutions are engineered to work in unison for ultimate performance in demanding, heavy industrial environments. More …

Unlocking Efficiency: NORD Introduces Gear Motor QR Codes for Faster Access to Product Information

The QR codes enable users to quickly access product specifications, documentation, and request services for their specific unit. More …

NORD Offers Ideal Conveyor Functionality with NORDAC ON/ON+ VFDs

NORDAC ON/ON+ variable frequency drives are available in 3 frame sizes for scalable functionality.

NORDAC ON/ON+ variable frequency drives deliver intelligent control of conveyor systems with an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface to improve efficiency, reduce system variants, and optimize performance. More …

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Exhibits Innovative, Reliable Solutions at AAAE

NORD’s airport industry solutions focus on high efficiency, variant reduction, and reducing operating costs.

Industry leader, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, returns to AAAE with their modular product line designed with high efficiency, versatility, and reliability in mind. More …

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Innovative DuoDrive is UL/CSA Certified

The DuoDrive integrates a high efficiency IE5+ synchronous motor with a single-stage helical gear unit into one compact housing for optimized system efficiency, high power density, and quiet operation.

NORD's DuoDrive is a compact, high-efficiency gear unit and motor for intralogistics, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries. More …

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Attends MODEX with Dynamic Solutions for Intralogistics

NORD's drive solutions ensure reliable operation, dynamic control, and long service life for intralogistics systems, maximizing system availability. More …

NORD Exhibits Rugged, Reliable Solutions at GEAPS EXCHANGE

NORD’s grain industry solutions focus on reliability, performance, and versatility.

NORD's modular product line features high-torque industrial gear units, explosion-protected electric motors, and a compact screw conveyor package. More …

NORD: Reliable Drive Solutions for Post and Parcel

: High-efficiency IE5+ synchronous motors fully match with the NORD modular system to deliver constant torque over a wide speed range, reduce variants, and lower operating costs.

NORD’s drive solutions focus on efficient technology to reduce system variants, lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and reduce energy consumption. More …

NORD: Poultry Processing Solutions at IPPE 2024

NORD’s smooth body gear units adhere to hygiene guidelines with their easy-to-clean surfaces.

NORD offers complete, modular solutions for the poultry and meat processing industry that are reliable, hygienic, and can reduce system variants. More …

NORD Supplies Innovative Solutions for Crane Industry

Applications for the Crane Industry

NORD's crane drive solutions utilize heavy-duty gear motors, dynamic electronic controls, safety modules for efficient, & reliable crane system operation. More …

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Charts a Path Towards a More Sustainable Future

NORD has developed a Corporate Social Responsibility plan to lower their carbon footprint and assume responsibility for social, ecological, and economic aspects by 2025. More …

NORD Product Manager Receives AGMA Award for MAXXDRIVE

Hani Almoghrabi, Product Manager for Large Industrial Drives, received an award for contributions to a published document on gear unit thermal capacity. More …

NORD Powers High-speed Grain Loading Systems

Michigan design and engineering firm turns to NORD DRIVESYSTEMS for the gear motors that help keep the world fed and its cargo moving. More …

NORD Offers Reliable Drive Solutions for Bulk Goods

NORD MAXXDRIVE Series

NORD's reliable solutions for the bulk goods industry withstand harsh ambient conditions and offer versatile performance customized to application demands. More …

ShowFab and NORD Ensuring Seamless Productions

The show must go on, and with the help of ShowFab and NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, it does: on time, within budget, and with no surprises. More …

NORD's Innovative and Reliable Packaging Solutions at PACK EXPO

NORD offers comprehensive drive solutions for end-of-the-line packaging, covering filling, sealing, palletizing, and wrapping processes. More …

NORD's IE5+ Permanent Magnet Motors: New Design

NORD expands their high-efficiency electric motor portfolio with new design and larger frame sizes following the successful launch of IE5+ motors. More …

NORD's New IEC/NEMA Input Adapters Enhance Performance

Improved design offers added value with increased configurability and minimal maintenance. More …

NORD USA Expands Operations with Texas Production Facility

The new building will have assembly and office space totaling over 85,000 sq. ft. and is expected to begin assembling gear units by the end of June 2023. More …

Intelligent Heat Recovery on Machine Tools by NORD

Innovative system utilizes heat generated from production machinery for climate control and water heating throughout NORD manufacturing facility. More …

NORD Displays Reliable Airport Drive Solutions

NORD’s latest airport technology includes the high efficiency IE5+ product portfolio and standardized LogiDrive complete drive solution. More …

NORD Delivers End-of-Line Packaging Economical Solutions

Decentralized drive solutions with asynchronous motors offer up to 50% cost benefits, compact footprint, and high-efficiency operation. More …

NORD in Aurich, Germany Celebrates 35 years

For more than 40 years, NORD has been developing electronic control products and is one of the pioneers of innovative variable frequency drive technology. More …

NORD Earns Silver Sustainability Certificate from EcoVadis

Nord's commitment to economic efficiency and sustainability places them among the top 6% of industry manufacturers according to EcoVadis assessments. More …

NORD's Role in Wastewater Treatment Overhaul

Growing tourism community in Oregon finds dependability, affordability, and sustainability in NORD drive solutions for facility upgrade. More …

NORD Plays Role in Confectionary Equipment Redesign

AD Process Equipment turned to their long-time supplier to help develop its revamped line of belt coating machines. More …

NORD Exhibits High-Efficiency Solutions at ProMat

NORD will be at ProMat 2023 held in Chicago, IL March 20-23 to showcase their latest supply chain technology and system solutions. More …

Displays High-Performance Drive Solutions at CONEXPO

NORD offers construction industry solutions with MAXXDRIVE gear units, helical bevel gear units, parallel shaft gear units, and efficient electric motors. More …

NORD Material Handling Solutions at GEAPS Exchange

The drive system manufacturer showcases modular gear units, industrial gear units, electric motors, and control products at GEAPS Exchange. More …

NORD Exceeds $1 Billion in Sales for First Time

After achieving record sales in 2021, the drive technology leader continues to find success and surpass their previous goals. More …

NORD Powers Intralogistics Systems with Efficiency

NORD’s intralogistics drive solutions intelligently control conveyor systems for smooth, efficient operation and precise positioning.

NORD's modular system of gear units, motors, and VFDs ensures efficient and safe item transportation in intralogistics and warehouse systems. More …

NORD Helps Drive the Future of Automotive Assembly

Since 2014, OCC Systems and NORD DRIVESYSTEMS have teamed up to supply hundreds of Torque Arm Conveyor Drives to automakers in North America. More …

NORD's Reliable Drive Solutions for Bulk Handling

NORD’s solutions include heavy-duty industrial gear units, electric motors, and intelligently controlled variable frequency drives. More …

Provides Drive Solutions for Sophisticated Feed Mill

Harrison Poultry selected NORD DRIVESYSTEMS to be the main gearmotor supplier for its $52 million state-of-the-art feed mill in Crawfordville, Georgia. More …

NORD Provides High Efficiency Automation for Airports

The global industry provider creates configurable solutions for check-in, sorting, high-speed transport, baggage reclaim, and more. More …

NORD's New MAXXDRIVE XD Gear Units for Cranes & Hoists

The new MAXXDRIVE XD series extends NORD's powerful MAXXDRIVE IGU with optimized center distance for industrial cranes and hoists. More …

NORD Enhances Purchase Process with myNORD Portal

NORD’s online tools provide customers with a convenient, service-friendly online experience and up-to-the-minute status information. More …

NORD's Efficient Drive Solutions for Wastewater Treatment

NORD's specialized drive solutions ensure functional safety and durability in harsh wastewater treatment environments for a long service life. More …

NORD's LogiDrive System: Optimized Solution for Logistics

The modular system is engineered to be maintenance-friendly, cost effective, and energy efficient even with partial load ranges and low speeds. More …

Reliable Gear Units from NORD for the Steel Industry

Even under demanding electrical and mechanical loads, NORD drive solutions ensure top performance and safe operation. More …

NORD Delivers Warehouse Logistics Drive Technology

Innovative solutions focus on high system availability, energy efficiency, intelligent control, and reduction of variants. More …

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS' Airport Technology on Display

NORD to showcase the new IE5+ high efficiency product portfolio and other innovative airport technology solutions. More …

NORD's MAXXDRIVE Industrial Gear Units for High Torque

NORD’s parallel axis and right-angle IGUs are powerful and reliable with up to 2,495,900 lb-in of torque, ratios from 5.54 – 30,000:1, and 2.5 – 8,075 HP. They are low maintenance, ensure a long service life, and are highly adaptable to fluctuating ambient conditions. More …

NORD's Reliable Drive Solutions for Distribution Centers

NORD’s drive solutions for the post and parcel industry focus on energy efficiency, variant reduction, and low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). More …

NORD Showcases Configurable Drive Solutions at GEAPS

Company set to feature their modular lines of gear units, industrial gear units, electric motors, and controls in Kansas City, Missouri, March 26th - 29th. More …

Reliable Drive Solutions for Distribution Centers

NORD exhibits at MODEX in Atlanta, GA, featuring groundbreaking IE5+ synchronous motors, DuoDrive, and NORDAC ON/ON+ VFDs. More …

NORD looks to a future of continued growth in 2022

Company had an impressive 2021 with the launch of four new products, comprehensive investments, and double-digit sales increases. More …

Redesigned 100 Frame Motors Usher in Modern Engineering

NORD’s new 3 HP and 4 HP motors are service friendly, have an optimized design that is ready to meet the worldwide demand for energy efficient drives. More …

Predictive Maintenance for Machine Efficiency & Safety

NORD's condition monitoring solution enhances service life, reduces downtime, service costs, and material expenses through status-based maintenance. More …

NORD Expands Power Range with NORDAC PRO VFDs

NORDAC PRO SK 500P VFD family expands with two more frame sizes for enhanced performance, precision, and functionality range. More …

NORD PROFIsafe Module: Drive System Safety

Incorporation of new functions with decentralized drive technology provides additional safety for NORD drive systems. More …

NORD Delivers Technology for Baggage Handling Systems

NORD introduces DuoDrive, IE5+ synchronous motors, and NORDAC ON/ON+ VFDs for intelligent drive solutions meeting airport industry needs. More …

NORD’s New IEC And NEMA Input Adapters Enhance Performance and Flexibility While Increasing Technical Advantages

Increased configurability and improved design offer added value and minimal maintenance. More …

NORD Variable Frequency Drives for Conveyor Applications

NORD's NORDAC FLEX VFDs are versatile, economical, and offer a wide power range. More …

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Announces New High-Efficiency Products at PACK EXPO

DuoDrive gear units, IE5+ synchronous motors, NORDAC ON/ON+ and SK500P VFDs, and rugged CLINCHER gear units. More …

NORD High Efficiency Solutions for Intralogistics

Leading drive solution provider offers configurable gear units, electric motors, and VFDs for precise control of conveyor systems, sortation devices. More …

NORD Supports Bulk Material Handling with New Solutions

Safe, reliable, and efficient drive systems from NORD are ideal for bulk material handling systems that need to perform in demanding environments. More …

NORD's Small CLINCHER™ Gear Units: Power and Reliability

NORD's redesigned small CLINCHER gear units offer higher power and torque capacity, replacing SK0182NB, 0282NB, and 1382NB units for various applications. More …

NORD’s Grain Industry Solutions on Display at GEAPS Exchange

NORD offers safe, reliable, and efficient drive system solutions for the grain industry, designed for performance and production process requirements. More …

NORD to Showcase Airport Technology Solutions at AAAE

NORD will be exhibiting at the 93rd Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 11th – 13th. Located at Booth 813, they will be highlighting their airport technology solutions including drive systems for check-in, sorting, high-speed transport, baggage handling, and more. More …

Condition Monitoring Enables Predictive Maintenance

NORD's Condition Monitoring integrates actuators and sensors with internal PLC in VFDs detecting issues early. More …

MAXXDRIVE IGU for Tough Applications

Rugged, reliable, and thermally optimized, NORD’s industrial gear units are ready to take on the most demanding industrial drive technology requirements. More …

NORD: A Strong, Reliable Partner for Industries Worldwide

NORD overcomes challenges, serving 100+ industries with 20M+ standard product configurations to keep the world moving reliably. More …

Intelligent NORD Drive Technology in the Cowshed

Discover Celi Invest's cow brushes with NORD's NORDBLOC.1® helical gearboxes and NORDAC BASE VFDs. More …

NORD Provides Drive Electronics for a Wide Range of Applications

NORD's wide portfolio includes motor starters and VFDs with scalable functions, high precision regulation, easy installation, and reliable operation. More …

NORD Offers Versatile, Robust Drive Solutions for the Baking Industry

NORD offers powerful drive solutions for the baking industry, including lightweight gear units, smooth surface motors, and variable frequency drives. More …

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Launches New Website to Better Serve Customers

NORD website redesigned for enhanced user experience, integrating shop and service offers for improved usability. More …

NORD IE5+ Motors Offer New Levels of Energy Efficiency

NORD's new IE5+ motors: highly efficient, compact for demanding conveying. More …

NORD Offers New ECO Energy & Carbon Emission Optimization Service

The right drive selection delivers long-term benefits to your bottom line. The NORD ECO service will help you identify the most energy-efficient units for your application. More …

MAXXDRIVE® XT Industrial Gear Units

Two-stage MAXXDRIVE XT right-angle gear units from NORD are ideal for belt conveyor systems in heavy-duty applications. More …

NORD Variable Frequency Drives from 0.33 to 200 HP

Full line of drive electronics provides exceptional flexibility with a wide range of customization options. More …

Innovation for Mixing & Agitating Processes

MAXXDRIVE® industrial gear units provide an ideal solution for specialized applications. More …

Efficient bending with parallel shaft gear motors

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers the NORD ECO service to assist in identifying the most energy-efficient drive units for your specific application. More …

Hollow Socket Shaft Design Eliminates Couplings

Custom-engineered shaft options are now widely available to provide coupling-free installations on select gear units. More …

NORDAC PRO SK 500P variable frequency drives

The NORDAC PRO SK 500P variable frequency drives by NORD DRIVESYSTEMS deliver high performance within control cabinets. More …

NORD MAXXDRIVE® Industrial Gear Units

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers robust industrial gear units known for their high power density, quiet running, and exceptional reliability. More …

NORD Launches Online Spare Parts Shop

New online tool makes ordering spare and replacement parts easier than ever. More …

NORD's 2020 Products and Strategic Investments

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is extending the industrial gear unit assembly and logistics areas as well as the paint department and more. More …

New Cabinet VFDs from NORD

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has launched the NORDAC® PRO SK 500P, a state-of-the-art control cabinet VFD with ultimate functionality, connectivity & modularity. More …

NORD Gearmotors Drive the Grain Industry

NORD keeps the grain industry moving with safe, reliable, and efficient solutions to power bucket elevators, conveyors, feeders, slide gates, and more. More …

New Energy-Efficient Motor Power from 0.16 - 60 HP

New UNIVERSAL motor extends NORD's portfolio of asynchronous electric motors More …

Extruder Flanges for MAXXDRIVE Industrial Gear Units

Manufacturers in the plastics and rubber processing industries appreciate the long service life, low maintenance, and energy efficiency of NORD’s drive solutions. More …

Power Transmission for Robotic Parking Systems

Twenty-year relationship punctuated by two Guinness World Records for Robotic Parking’s next-generation parking facilities More …

NORD Delivers Drive Solutions for Intelligent Brewing

Cover story highlights how two breweries rely on NORD products to produce specialized brews More …

NORD to Showcase Packaging Industry Solutions

NORD’s intelligent drive solutions increase productivity, reduce costs for packaging, processing and material handling industries More …

NORD Named a Top 10 Motion Control Systems Provider

Distinguished panel taps global leader in drive technology solutions for inclusion based on industry prowess and growth More …

NORD Extends Line of Single-Stage Gear Units

NORDBLOC SK 971.1

NORDBLOC<sup>®</sup> helical gear units deliver industry-leading thrust load capacity More …

NORD Gives Customers Multiple Paths to Rapid Support

From afterhours assistance to a robust online configuration tool, NORD’s superior customer service helps drive three years of double-digit sales growth. More …

Next Gen Drive Systems to be Showcased at AAAE 2018

NORD Gear brings full portfolio of integrated baggage handling solutions More …