The Astero family of sub-fractional horsepower Gearmotors and Controllers are built on Sumitomo's legacy of high quality, precision gearing and world-class designs. Engineered for reliability, the Astero is remarkably rugged in construction and incorporates helical gearing for maximum efficiency and quiet operation. Astero is a cost-effective solution for OEMs who require optimum performance, quality construction and versatility, all backed by the stability and support of a world-leader in drive technology.

Features & Benefits

Precision ball bearings, steel gears and cast aluminum housing add up to high quality, rugged construction
Greased-for-life design provides maintenance-free operation
Design combines intermediate helical gears on parallel, steel shafts generating maximum efficiency
Sealed gearhead allows universal mounting for easy adaptability into small spaces and infinite installation positions
Multiple motor, brake and speed controller configurations ideal for an extensive list of applications
Applications

Food Processing Machines: Ice Cream, Ice, Popcorn, Beverage
Institutional Food Equipment
Roller, Belt and Ramp Conveyors
Sealers and Packaging Equipment
Medical Instruments and Healthcare Products
Stirrers, Agitators and Churns
Automated Bank Machines, Turnstiles and Money Sorters
Grinders, Presses, Woodworking Machinery
Amusement Machines and Automated Sports Equipment

The Sumitomo Cyclo drive is unsurpassed by any other inline drive available in the market today. Cyclo's unique epicycliodal design has advantages superior to speed reducers using common involute tooth gears. Cyclo components operate in compression, not in shear. Unlike gear teeth with limited contact points, a Cyclo has two thirds of its reduction components in contact at all times. This design enables Cyclo speed reducers and gearmotors to withstand shock loads exceeding 500% of their ratings, and provide exceptional performance, reliability and long life in the most severe applications.

Features & Benefits

Highest overload capacity, exceeding 500%
Exceptional life with a 24 month unlimited warranty
High efficiency, even at high reduction ratios
Unlike involute gearing, no thermal limits
Available as inline speed reducer or gearmotor
Ideal for severe, high shock applications
Grease lubricated for no maintenance

Applications

Conveyors
Food Machinery
Mixers
Automotive Plants
Wastewater Treatment
Recycling Equipment
Poultry Processing Equipment
Sawmills and Woodyard Equipment
Runout Tables
Construction Machinery
Paper Handling Equipment