Automotive

Automobiles and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Among automotive manufacturers' most common goals are increasing line speed, reducing downtime, cutting production costs or, ideally, achieving all three of these simultaneously. Sumitomo Drive Technologies’ gear drives are highly efficient and compact, which boosts productivity for any industry. In addition, we offer our Motion Control Drives such as the Fine Cyclo® and IB Precision Gearheads that are commonly used in industrial robots and palletizing equipment.


Case Studies

"Ultra-Reliable" Cyclo drives Dynamic Conveyors

Dynamic Conveyors maintains sustainability using Sumitomo Cyclo Drives


"The Big Three" drives on Sumitomo solutions

Visi-Trol specifies Sumitomo for their automotive industry customers.


ColdJet cleans with Cyclo

ColdJet, a leader in dry ice technology, is setting industry standards with new products and cleaning methods.


Products

AC Inverter SF320α

The SF320α open chassis micro drives provide cost-effective control solutions for a wide range of applications.


IB Precision Gearhead P Series

Precision planetary gearheads designed for maximum mounting flexibility and easy installation in demanding servomotor applications


Cyclo® Bevel Buddybox (Cyclo® BBB)

Right angle, spiral bevel gearbox with Cyclo® reducer input. Features keyless, steel Taper-Grip® bushing for easy mounting


Paramax® 8000 Series

Proven design, fast delivery for large industrial applications.


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