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Find out how our flotation, thickener and analyzer services help to achieve your sustainability targets
Improve energy efficiency and power transmission for high-capacity cells, as well as reducing maintenance requirements and overall lifetime equipment costs, with the Metso Drive Unit Upgrade.
Upgrades that improve performance to help you reach your sustainability targets
Reduced energy consumption
eDrive direct-drive gearboxes improve efficiency and use less energy
Lower environmental impact
The eDrive complies with all environmental regulations relating to noise levels and lubricant usage
Ease of maintenance
The eDrive unit requires an oil change every 1-3 years, depending on the lubricant
Increased safety
The design avoids oil leaks and protects your process from contamination
Benefits
- Tailor-made gearbox for each specific application
- Smaller environmental footprint
- Low maintenance requirements
- Long service life of critical wear parts
- Higher availability
- Improved energy efficiency and power transmission
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE METSO OUTOTEC DRIVE UNIT UPGRADE
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| Why should I replace my vBelt drive units with the Metso eDrive? | Upgrading to an eDrive unit brings substantial benefits ranging from significantly lower power consumption and reduced maintenance costs to improved availability and longer drive lifetime. |
| How regularly does the Metso eDrive need to be maintained? | Under normal operating conditions, an eDrive unit requires an oil change every one to three years, depending on the lubricant you choose. |
| Does the Metso eDrive require a specific type of lubricant? | We will provide a list of compatible lubricants that will ensure the reliable operation of your eDrive units. |
| Is there any risk of lubricants leaking into my process? | Our strict quality control procedures, from manufacturing to installation and commissioning, minimize the risk of equipment malfunctions. Therefore, oil leaks are not a major concern providing you are operating your equipment correctly. In the rare event of an oil leak, the drive’s rack is designed to contain all the lubricant from the drive and protect your process from contamination. |
| Will upgrading to a Metso eDrive affect my compliance with environmental regulations? |
The Metso eDrive complies with all environmental regulations relating to noise levels and lubricant usage.
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