Material Handling

Gears, motors, drives and integrated drive solutions play an integral role throughout the material handling industry. Our products and drive packages provide smooth, efficient motion control for a huge number of applications including AGVs, AMRs, ASRSs, baggage handling systems, conveyors, palletisers and many more.

Moving materials from A to B with minimal disruption is business critical in a wide range of industries. From distribution and logistics, to packaging, production lines and warehousing – organisations of all sizes rely on efficient automated product delivery day in, day out.

In today's fast-moving material handling environments, precise motion control is the difference between a seamless operation and costly downtime

Our products and services, backed by extensive technical expertise and experience in material handling applications, ensure optimal productivity in environments where accuracy, speed and smooth delivery are critical.

We provide world-class compact gearmotors with integrated gear units and motor drives used in a wide range of material handling applications including baggage handling, bulk transfer systems, conveying, palletisers and sorting systems.

Our product range includes small and medium size gears and gearmotors with coaxial, parallel or right-angle shaft configuration, as well as heavy duty right angle and parallel reducers that perform in demanding material handling environments including ports and quarries.

Unrivalled Shock Load Resistance 
Our patented CYCLO technology is engineered to withstand momentary shock loads of up to 500% of rated capacity - far exceeding conventional gear designs. In material handling environments where conveyors can start, stop, and jam unexpectedly, this means fewer breakdowns, less damage, and longer service life.

Low Maintenance, Maximum Uptime 
CYCLO gears have fewer moving parts than traditional gear systems. In 24/7/365 material handling operations where downtime can be expensive, this translates directly into higher productivity and lower total cost of ownership.

Compact, High Torque Density 
Our gearmotors deliver significant power output in small packages. In environments where space is at a premium - warehouses, distribution centres, airports etc, this compact footprint makes installation easier and system design more flexible.
 

Motorised equipment used in material handling applications must be capable of moving different weights, shapes and sizes, smoothly and efficiently in a diverse variety of industrial settings – from automated warehouses, to industrial assembly lines, mining plants and ports.

Our drive solutions include products specifically designed to meet the unique challenges presented by material handling applications. Specifications include variable or constant speed options, synchronisation capability, resistance and efficiency as standard.

HP dynamic motors provide high performance control, acceleration, braking and peak torque, whilst IE5 efficiency and synchronisation capability allow for maximum speed management in a compact and robust package.

Ultra-Premium Energy Efficiency (IE5) 
Our HP (High Performance) range achieves Ultra-Premium IE5 efficiency by combining the electrical design of brushless servo motors with the mechanical design of AC induction motors. In material handling environments that run 24/7/365, this delivers significant energy savings which contributes to the user’s ESG goals.

Compact, High Torque Density 
Our HP motor series improves the power-to-weight ratio compared with standard AC induction motors, making the overall drive solution smaller and lighter. This is a significant advantage in material handling applications where conveyor layouts can be tight and installation space can be limited.
 

Variable frequency drives (VFDs) enhance the performance and energy efficiency of material handling systems by providing precise motor speed control, reducing wear and tear, improving safety, and enabling optimal utilisation of power. They play a vital role in achieving smooth and efficient material flow in a wide variety of industrial settings – from automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), and conveyors used to transport materials, ingredients and packages, to palletisers and depalletisers. 

Our VFDs provide precise motor speed control in thousands of demanding material handling systems around the world. More details can be found on the Invertek Drives website: https://www.invertekdrives.com/vfd-industries/material-handling 

Precise Speed & Torque Control 
Regulating motor speed and acceleration enables precise positioning, smooth operation, and dynamic speed adjustments throughout the entire material handling process. 

Plug and Play installation 
Quick and easy to install with pre-configured settings, reducing setup time.

Compact and Space Saving 
Small footprint - ideal for direct machine mounting or for mounting in an electrical enclosure

Built for the Harshest Environments 
Our VFDs are available with IP66/NEMA 4X rated enclosures making them suitable for use in challenging environments containing large amounts of dust, moisture, and chemicals. 
 

We offer complete drive packages to meet your specific material handling requirements. Our specialists will carefully select components including the gear unit, supporting structures or motor adapter with couplings, brakes, motors, auxiliary drives and the right protection guards.

Pre-configured products including the Smartris packaged-drive solution for AGV/AMRs and Tuaka® precision actuator are widely used in a huge range of material handling applications around the world.

Energy Costs Reduced by up to 50% 
Our HP Combi and HP Integral combine IE5 Ultra-Premium Efficiency permanent magnet synchronous motors with external and integrated VFDs, respectively - achieving the highest energy efficiency standards and enabling energy savings of up to 50%.