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drygear® Apiro: robot gearbox system

Individual applications can be implemented with the drygear® Apiro modular gearbox system in an extremely modular and cost-effective manner. Possible applications can be in packaging, food, medical and many other industries. Lane adjustments, pusher tasks, gearboxes with different gear ratios, slewing rings and rotary axes can be used there. The modular gearbox system can be motorised or used for manual adjustments.  
 
The Apiro modular system offers different gear ratios but also length variants, so that there are endless possibilities for combinations and applications.


Cost-effective modular gearbox system with durable components

Apiro modular system

Features:

  • Worm gear with tribologically optimized material compounds
  • Motor drive or manual drive
  • Modules can be connected in series or in parallel 
  • INI kit available for all options
  • 85%, non-condensing
  • Application temperature: +5°C to +50°C
  • Suitable for splash water applications
  • Couplings available
  • Lightweight
  • Self-lubricating
  • Low clearance


Tech up

Tech up

  • Application examples from the drygear Apiro modular gearbox system
  • Tips on superstructures up to incl. parts lists
  • Extensive selection aid for application implementation

Cost down

Cost down

  • Cost-effective gearboxes made of solid plastic
  • Modular design for manual and motor-operated adjustments
  • Fast conversion possible

Proof

Proof

  • Worm gears made of tribologically optimized igus high-performance polymers
  • 40% better performance through iglide® A180

Sustainability

Sustainability

  • Modular design enables rapid expansion, conversion and adaptation
  • Very light and completely self-lubricating
  • Materials can be recycled


drygear® Apiro - Tested and proven

40% better performance through iglide® A180.  Service life in cycles: 
Apiro worm gear made of iglide® A180 on aluminium h.c.
i=32, 20rpm at 3.5Nm
 
Continuous quality testing at our in-house test laboratory  
We are also happy to test your application in order to better assess application scenarios.

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Installation instructions drygear Apiro

 1. Describe your individual application The modular gearbox system enables a wide range of automation applications with simple and complex motion sequences.  
 
2. We select the optimal components for you Our experts will find the optimal solution for you with as few components as possible.
 
3. Easy installation The gearbox construction kit is modular in design, so that different kinematics can be implemented by simply plugging them together  


The gearboxes and components at a glance

Robot gearbox with drive pin

Gearbox with drive pin

The standard version among the Apiro gearboxes: the gearbox with drive pin enables a direct drive connection.  Available gear ratios: 4:1, 32:1, 64:1, optionally also: 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 16:1

Gearbox with multi-functional profile

Gearbox with multi-functional profile

With the help of the multi-functional profile, series connections of gears can be implemented, as spacings of elements or products can be regulated. This combination is often used for applications in the food or packaging industry.

Gearbox with rotary disc

Gearbox with rotary disc

This gearbox is particularly suitable for slewing ring applications, as it can be used also as a rotary axis. For example, it can be used in laboratory automation.

Gearbox with coupling

Gearbox with coupling

The coupling can be used to attach various shafts with a maximum diameter of 12 millimetres. An exemplary application is the adaptation to linear axes.

Cantilever axes

Cantilever axes

The linear gearbox enables different strokes in the application.   Rack and pinion elements included. Configurable in different lengths, for example, for sliding applications.

Apiro_accessories

Accessories

The drygear Apiro accessories allow different installation options for vertical, axial horizontal movements and profile stop (more information in the data sheet).

Versatile and flexible applications with modular gearboxes

For simple and complicated movements

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Whether you're interested in turnkey, fully assembled solutions or looking to build your own customizable project, let us assist you with a solution based on your specific application and requirements. Contact us via the form below or call us at 800-521-2747 to discuss your project today!

 

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