Less energy, more power
4th Quarter 2014
Shaft power components
Eaton has launched the Hydre-MAC, a low-speed, high torque (LSHT) direct drive, radial piston motor. It features a cam lobe design for variable speed applications that require less energy to deliver more power in the African market. With class-leading low speed performance, the Hydre-MAC is ideal for offshore, marine, metal recovery, mining, pulp and paper, and off-highway stationary applications.
Created using a MacTaggart Scott heavy duty motor design, it combines MacTaggart Scott’s motor expertise with Eaton’s extensive industry knowledge in Africa. “The Hydre-MAC motor provides efficient, reliable and serviceable power at a low cost of ownership,” said Emil Berning, general manager for sub-Saharan Africa, Eaton Hydraulic Sector. “Additionally, Eaton’s global network of distributors with product and technology expertise and system design capability has the resources to quickly meet market demand to ensure critical operations are running optimally at all times.”
The motor increases component life through two inlet and outlet ports reducing pressure drops at high power; by generating less heat overall; and through a symmetrical 18 piston/roller assembly design, which eliminates piston side-loading and reduces wear and tear. To help customers in Africa maximise uptime, the Hydre-MAC motor is a direct drop-in replacement for the industry’s most installed motor, reducing switching costs by eliminating the need to replace the machine shaft and torque arm. Longer component life extends motor life, which not only increases uptime, but reduces the total lifetime cost of ownership. Hydre-MAC’s repairable wear surfaces, including shaft seals, wear rings, piston seals and bearing pads, can be replaced on-site by one of Eaton’s skilled distribution partners.
For more information contact Emil Berning, Eaton Hydraulics, +27 (0)11 961 2400, [email protected], www.eaton.com/hydraulics
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