Loading/Unloading Systems

Drive Solutions for Loading and Unloading in the Bulk Goods Industry

Ships, trains and semis must be loaded and unloaded for global bulk goods transport. Reliable NORD drives make sure this is done quickly and safely. We offer all drives from a single source ( geared motors, industrial gear units, planetary gearboxes), high system availability, optimally matched components (gear unit, motor, frequency inverter, brakes), and customized engineering.

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NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Offers Complete Drive Solutions From a Single Source

MAXXDRIVE® Right-Angle Gear Units

Industrial gear units

  • Performance: 2.0 - 2,850 HP
  • Torque Range: 132,800 - 2,301,200 lbf-in
  • 3- and 4-stage
  • High strength precision-made one-piece housing
  • Modular and flexible design for optimum adaptation to your application
  • Low running noise

MAXXDRIVE® Parallel Gear Units

Industrial gear units

  • Performance: 2.0 - 8,075 HP
  • Torque Range: 132,800 - 2,495,900 lbf-in
  • 2- and 3-stage
  • High strength precision-made one-piece housing
  • Modular and flexible design for optimum adaptation to your application
  • Low running noise

Standard motors

Asynchronous motors

  • Performance: 0.16 HP - 75 HP
  • Global approvals and acceptance
  • Efficiency classes: IE1, IE2, IE3, IE4

NORDAC PRO Variable Frequency Drive - SK 500E

Wide range of functions for cabinet control

  • Power range: 0.33 – 200 HP (0.25 – 160 kW)
  • Protection class: IP20

NORDAC FLEX Variable Frequency Drive - SK 200E

Greater flexibility for reduced TCO costs and greater ROI

  • Power range: 0.33 – 30 HP (0.25 – 22 kW)
  • Protection class: IP55, IP66
  • Wall-mount or motor-mount
  • Modular structure provides maximum flexibility

Harbour Logistics WISCO

Heavy Duty Geared Motors Drive Bulk Handling Machinery

Since 2012, the steel giant WISCO has been operating a large new transhipment port for iron ore on the East China Sea. The loading equipment in the port is moved by NORD geared motors.

A6055 - Drive Solutions for the Bulk Materials Industry


A6055 - Drive Solutions for the Bulk Materials Industry
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CS0006 - WISCO - Bulk Material Handling


CS0006 - WISCO - Bulk Material Handling
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