The wider Generation X.e gears expand the limits of industrial gear units, offering new possibilities in areas of performance, safety, and efficiency.

At SEW-EURODRIVE, we’re proud of our Generation X.e series of drives – a powerful and efficient range which maximises safety, versality, and reliability. Our latest product in the range, the X.e agitator, offers all of this and more, built specifically with the heaviest industries in mind.

X.e drives for agitators and mixers

Agitator blades blend all kinds of heavy materials, including water with rocks or minerals, plastics, and food. This means that depending on the exact ingredients being mixed, the output shaft on gear units used must withstand extremely strong loads.

The new X.e agitator gear unit has a tested housing and modern bearings, allowing for the absorption of the largest external forces, and offering a reliable solution for the most complex industries.

What are the benefits of the X.e drives?

The X.e drives are designed to operate in heavy industries like mining, which use complex systems for mixing and blending. Various features, including integrated foot designs, horizontal housing splits, and easy mounting allow the drives to maintain high performance and safe operation, with easy installation and maintenance.

• High performance: The agitator housing has been improved with an integrated foot design for maximum stiffness, and the shafts have been increased, to allow the drives to handle the strongest loads. As well as this, the motor adapter has been optimised by finite element analysis to hold it in position during operation and improve air flow.
• Safe operation: The fail-safe design of the X.e agitator ensures there is no risk of oil leaks. The design includes a horizontal housing split, with the oil level below the split plane; a drywell for safe operation of critical goods; and an integrated oil pump to quickly supply all bearings with lubricant.
• Easy maintenance: The service-friendly design means that installation and maintenance such as grease changes can be carried out easily, saving on time and costs. The units have easy mounting preparation thanks to aligned foot holes, and easy handling, with no parts situated below the mounting feet.
• Individual tailoring: With multiple bearing options, each drive can be individually tailored to meet various machinery and industry requirements.

What are the applications of the X.e agitator units?

The main applications for the new X.e gear units are mixers, agitators, and aerators, which are used across a range of heavy-duty industries including water treatment, mining, and bulk material processing.

Andy Turner, sales and operations manager for SEW-EURODRIVE UK, said: “The X.e agitator units offer a high performance, easy to maintain, and safe solution for those operating in the heaviest duty industries.

“At SEW-EURODRIVE, we’re proud to lead on innovation and continually expand our offering to our customers. These new gear units form part of the next step, maximising safety, reliability, and versatility.”

Are you in need of high-performance gear units for your mixers, aerators, or agitators? Look no further than the X.e agitator drives – speak to the SEW-EURODRIVE UK sales team today to find out more about the X.e series, and what we could offer you.