GKN Land Systems Product Overview
GKN Land Systems –
Providing Efficient Technology
for Industrial Applications
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wELCOME TO THE WORLD OF gkn
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What we do
Couplings
GKN stromag flexible couplings
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Innovative customised drive concept
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industrial drives with high torque power ratio to
installation space
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Brakes For modern and energy efficient drives
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Gearboxes
Clutches and Brakes
Driveshafts
GKN Driveshafts transmit power the world over
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developed with partners, produced for the
market: disc brakes for industrial systems
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perfect solution for wind turbines
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controls & sensors for yaw and pitch drives
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securing loads, protecting buildings
and machinery
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Manufacturing Locations
And Engineering Centres
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Brake Solutions
Controls and sensors
GKN Land Systems
Welcome to the World of GKN
A leading global engineering group, with over 250 years
heritage of quality and innovation, operating in more than
30 countries.
Technology and engineering from GKN is at the heart of the vehicles and aircraft produced by the
world’s leading automotive, off-highway, aerospace and defense manufacturers. More than 50,000
people work in GKN companies and joint ventures in more than 30 countries.
“Every day we harness our considerable technology and
manufacturing resources to supply the highest quality systems,
structures, components and services.”
GKN Automotive
Supplying driveshafts,
geared components, torque
management devices to
vehicle manufacturers in the
global car and light vehicle
markets.
GKN Land Systems
Design, manufacture and
supply wheels, driveline
products, tractor attachment
systems, clutches and
brakes, controls and sensors,
couplings, gearboxes
and vehicle structures for
the construction, mining,
automotive, defense,
agricultural and industrial
machinery markets.
GKN Aerospace
GKN Powder Metallurgy
Activities are concentrated
on the production of
airframe and engine
structures, components and
assemblies for both military
and civil aerospace markets.
Producing powdered metal
and sintered components
for automotive and other
industrial customers.
What we do
We design, manufacture, market and service powertrain products and systems for leading global equipment
manufacturers, helping our customers keep the world running efficiently, reliably and safely.
Our powertrain solutions deliver power from source to the point of application. We enable our customer’s
machinery to propel, position and perform in agricultural, construction, mining and industrial markets.
To achieve this we engineer a wide range of products, systems and solutions:
integrated powertrain
components, systems and solutions
Our long-term experience with
elastomers makes us certain:
We will find the right material
for your flexible coupling.
We develop and produce disc brakes
for all movements of a windturbine.
In addition to disc and industrial brakes
we manufacture rotorlocks and
customised solutions
Clutches create a reliable connection
between the input and output sides, and
ensure transmission of the torque.
Brakes for modern and energy efficient
drives: hydraulically, pneumatically or
electrically actuated
With a wide range of gear systems,
switching contacts and housing of metal
or plastic, we can offer solutions for
every application.
The transmission is at the heart of the
driveline of agricultural, commercial
and other vehicles.
The new AF Series axial-flux electric motor
offers a 3-phase permanent-magnet motor
with high torque and high power density.
The universal cardan shaft is one of
the most efficient drive concepts for
machinery, such as agricultural and
commercial vehicles
GKN Wheels offers innovative custom
solutions across all markets and sectors,
drawing on extensive technical expertise.
GKN Land systems industrial
GKN are experts in designing and manufacturing drivetrain solutions for specific and very demanding
industries. The industrial markets encompass a diverse range of activities and a huge variety of
machinery, projects, demands and operating conditions.
This is backed up with our aftermarket network supplying genuine replacement parts, and repair services to the
end-user.
GKN Stromag Flexible couplings
Designed for all types of industrial
installations; drive systems, power
generators, diesel drives, steel mills, pump sets and marine applications.
Torsional vibration analysis calculations carried out by our experienced team
of Engineers offer the optimal coupling selection for your application. Our
innovative product development from the in house elastomer production facility
through to material test rigs, practical advice and finite element analysis are all
available under one roof.
GKN Stromag Periflex® CS Cardan Shaft
benefits include
> Torsional vibration reduction
> Simple installation
> Robust and compact design
> Temperature and media resistant elastomers with
outstanding mechanical characteristics
> Maximum power transmission under extreme
conditions and shock load compensation
> Customised solutions
> Reaction force control
GKN Stromag Periflex® VN Disc Coupling
GKN Stromag Periflex® VN torsional high flexible elastomer coupling with a linear
characteristic damping curve. Optimised for combustion engine driven hydrostatic
systems in varying industrial applications.
benefits include
> Highly flexible rubber disc coupling
> For temperature critical applications “ECO”
up to +120 °C
> Rated torque range 160 – 63,000 Nm
>Advantages for bell-type arrangements due to
> Torsional flexible coupling with linear
compact design
characteristics curve
>Simple plug mounting. Rubber axial and radial
mountable.
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>ATEX certification available
Innovative customised drive concept
The latest example of the engineering achievements of GKN Land
Systems is the development and production of an innovative
shift and reversing gearbox for shredders for use in the forestry
and municipal sectors.
With this new gearbox, we have developed an innovative drive solution for
shredding drums, the great majority of which have so far been equipped with
hydrostatic drives. The GKN Land Systems automatic shift and reversing gearbox
consists of a three-speed automatic gearbox and a torque-operated, electrohydraulically controlled overload clutch.
Innovative drive concept for disposal
and municipal machines
benefits include
> No manual intervention of the operator required
in case of congestion and overload
> Simultaneously more than 10 % higher flow by
automatic function and higher efficiency factor
> 35 % higher efficiency factor compared with the usual hydrostatic drive systems
> Automatic and quick reversing in case of
congestion for operator-free function and
maximum flow
> Reduction of the fuel consumption by
approx. 30 % and consequently reduction
of the CO2-emission
> Automatic adaptation of the working speed by
self-acting gear shifting
Electrified drive trains with gearboxes
Function and Application
By the combination of a permanent charged synchronous machine and a spur gearbox
drive trains can be electrified easily via retrofit.
By adding the electric energy to the mechanical drive the torque can be boosted temporarily.
It is also possible to recuperate electric energy combined with the deceleration of the drive
by creating a braking torque.
The rotating speed of the mechanical drive train is adapted to the necessary speed of the
electrical machine by the spur gearbox.
In order to avoid to over speed the electrical machine it can be disengaged as required
from the mechanical drive train by an integrated clutch for operation conditions at
higher speeds.
benefits include
> Plug-in solution for in addition electrified
drive trains
> Adaptable speed range by different gear ratios
> Integrated clutch to separate the e-machine
> Flexible installation position
mechanically from the drive train
> Durability beyond 30,000 hours
> Completely closed lubrication
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industrial drives with high torque
power ratio to installation space
Industrial
drives
demand
high
reliability through proven design and
GKN Stromag clutches and brakes have shown their quality and reliability over
the decades. Particular applications have included municipal vehicles, forklift
trucks, and various machinery and vehicles throughout the materials handling
industry.
With GKN Stromag as your engineering partner, we will provide the optimal,
customised solution for your drivetrain enquiry, whether it be for a single project
or for serial production. We currently produce clutches and brakes from just
2 Nm up to 2,200,000 Nm.
Dry running diaphragm clutches KHM
benefits include
> Powerful
> Robust
> Compact
> Energy efficient
> Low wear and noise levels
> Extremely easy to install
electrical Pole face friction clutch
Function and Application The growing integration of different drive forms in drive trains (hybrid technologies) and
the development of low-consumption drives require the activation and deactivation of
diverse sub-assemblies.
They also require clutches with low power consumption and an excellent torque to
space ratio that can disengage virtually free from residual torque. Electromagnetic poleface friction clutches are ideal for activating auxiliary units in light machinery, municipal
vehicles, and textile machinery and for compressor drives in cooling units, marine
applications, pump technology, test rigs, and PTO drives.
benefits include
> Torque 7 – 7,800 Nm
> Short switching times
> Electromagnetically operated for clean, simple
> Diaphragm technology for torque transmission free
actuation
from backlash and disengagement and free from
> Four-pole technology for high power density
residual torque
> Compact design
> Low idling torque
> High switching frequency
> Diaphragms for low axial restoring forces
> Fixed and wear free power transmission without
> Steel-steel friction combination, hardened for
slip ring
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high wear resistance
Clutches &
Brakes
brakes For modern and energy
efficient drives
Our electric brakes are highly developed
and reliable components for modern
and energy efficient drives. They ensure driving and hoisting safety, are protected
against the most adverse environmental effects in their respective applications,
are provided with precisely tuned safety functions. In travelling drives they keep
construction machinery safely in place, and they retain rotary drives at the required
position. Winches on cranes and ships are braked and retained in position even
under the most difficult conditions.
Spring applied Brakes 4BZFM
benefits include
> Braking torque range 63 – 11,000 Nm
> Simple mounting, highly serviceable,
(higher on request)
fully functional without cover
> Seawater- and flood-proof
> Robust, reliable design with low inertia
> Type approvals: GL, LRS, ABS, DNV, BV, RR
> Excellent heat dissipation
(on request)
> Offshore and marine application
> Connecting flanges to IEC standards
Spring applied Brakes NFF
The spring applied electromagnetic double-face brake type NFF brakes without voltage
and is released electromagnetically. With a braking torque range from 20 to 10,000 Nm
and a degree of protection up to IP 66 and a robust, reliable design with low inertia as
well as an excellent heat dissipation the brake meets highest requirements.
Applications: For compact industrial and crane, on harbour and marine cranes, in
container transportation plant, for long travel drives, hoisting and trolley travel gears,
suitable for seawater environment and similar harsh applications.
benefits include
> Braking torque range 20 – 10,000 Nm
> Excellent heat dissipation
(higher on request)
> Wide range of options e.g. braking torque
> With high protection against harsh environment
adjustment, manual release, tachometer
> All components with special surface protection
mounting, terminal box, anticondensation
> Type approval: GL
heater, microswitches for operation and/or
> Simple mounting, no brake disassembly required
> Robust, reliable design with low inertia
> Braking does not generate any additional axial or
radial forces.
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wear indication
> Rectifiers and quick switching units optimise
switching comfort.
GKN Driveshafts transmit power
the world over
GKN Land Systems’ Driveshaft
product
range
offers
an extensive range of
options for a huge variety of industrial applications; from steel mills, over glass
bottle factories to printing machines; from the one hundred Newton-metres up to
hundreds of thousands of Newton-metres.
The application-matched Driveshafts are rugged assemblies that can withstand
the demands of today’s most powerful powertrain requirements and the quality of
GKN Driveshafts and the components used can add real value and integrity to your
products. Where needed Driveshafts are precision balanced to assure smooth,
vibration-free operation.
GKN Land Systems is an experienced partner in all Industrial Driveshaft aspects
from design, over production and supply to on-site service and repair.
benefits include
> World wide presence; local sales, production and
engineering in all key markets
> Lengths from 52mm upto 6+ metres
> Speeds up to 6000+ RPM
> Full Engineering support; from technical advice to
complete system design
> Maintenance free designs
> Nylon coated splines for improved wear life
> Breadth of capability; high volume OEM projects to local customised service demand
> World Class quality and delivery built upon extensive Automotive experience
> Quick exchange Mechanics® connections
(to aid installation)
> Wide range of flange connections available (DIN,
KV, SAE and others)
> Torques from 100 Nm up to 580,000 +Nm
Further Industrial range
Marine & industrial DUJs
Industrial Flanged
marine CV Damping
Cardan Shafts
Systems
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industrial CV Shafts
developed with partners, produced for the
market: disc brakes for industrial systems
Thousands of electromagnetic and
hydraulic disc brakes operate on a
24/7 basis in heavy braking applications. Aggressive, high temperature and
dust laden conditions or a harsh marine environment, we have options and
solutions available. Our reliable and robust brakes are used on hoists, trolleys
and winches as working brakes, holding brakes or emergency brakes and has
established GKN Stromag as a market leader in this field.
benefits include
Elektromagnetic brake 3CA2
> Fail safe braking
> For use with the following disc thicknesses:
> Braking by spring force
- 30 mm (calipers 4CA2 and 3CA2)
> Electromagnetic release
- 42 mm (caliper 2CA2)
> Automatic lining wear compensation
- Opening proving switch
- Ambient temperature: -10°C to +60°C
EHT: Electro-Hydraulic Thruster Drum Brakes
Funktion and Application GKN Land Systems – Stromag DB series Electro-Hydraulic Thruster (EHT) drum brakes
bring best of GKN-Stromag technology. It ensures consistent safety & reliability to use
with modern & energy efficient drives to ensure moving & hoisting safety.
It is protected against adverse environmental effects in their respective application areas.
DB series drum brakes along with ST series AC Electro-Hydraulic Thrusters are DIN
15435 compliant , fail safe brakes characterised by low noise level.
benefits include
> Self lubricated bushes at all hinges and sliding joints
Options Provided
> Completely enclosed automatic wear
1) Open/close proving switches
compensation mechanism and main torque
2)Wear indication, stainless steel pins
spring
3) Hand release, locking provision
> Light weight & compact thruster with better heat
dissipation
4) High temperature application
5) Riveted liners
> Improved sealing
> Improved centring
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perfect solution for wind turbines
Backed by a worldwide network of support, GKN Stromag offers brakes for all
movements of the turbine. This covers the yaw movement, the high speed shaft and
the low speed shaft along with special tailor made solutions for individual customers.
Our brakes and rotorlocks are very versatile and can fit into many different turbines.
Our products are GL2010 certified and we accompany our customers through the certification process of their turbine.
We are proud of our long history with a broad customer base and will continue our commitment developing new innovative
ideas together with our customers; Our latest products include the Rotor lock, the Rotowell 120 and the CB90R brake which
yet again offer unique features with the reassurance of GKN Stromag quality.
Rotor BCHM90 CRT
Rotorlock
benefits include
benefits include
> Braking force up to 122,000 N
> Backlash free
> Constant air gap between disc and
> No jamming
lining pads
> Automatic wear compensation
> Special corrosion protection
> Self-centring system
> Three different sizes available
> Brake lining replacement without
> Possibility of customised design
the need to remove the brake from
its mounting bracket
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controls & sensors for yaw and pitch drives
GKN Stromag has been producing geared cam and spindle operated limit switches
for over 50 years and has been active in this market globally since the introduction
of wind power technology. With a wide range of different types of gear systems, switching contacts and metal or plastic
housings, GKN Stromag offers customised solutions for every application and is an indispensable partner for geared cam limit
switches in the wind turbine market.
The various combinations of geared cam limit switches with analogue or digital position feedback systems are integrated into
flexible housing constructions for precise operation of PITCH and YAW drives.
The mechanical mounting options and electrical connections are developed and optimised in close co-operation with the
design departments of wind turbine manufacturers.
Yaw SWITCH
PITCH SWITCH
WKA
GKN stromag LightCam® M
with absolute encoders and led signalling
with direct externally driven absolute encoder
benefits include
benefits include
> On request pre-set configured switch
off points with highest precision on
line with easy and safe cam adjustment
>Service-friendly, cost-optimised and
safe installation
> Easy and safe integration of
> Retrofit kit solution through universal
adapter plates
different encoder elements for
absolute positioning detection
> Usage of GKN Stromag geared cam
limit switches in accordance with GL
> Customer specific executions
> Customer specific solution (i.e.
pluggable connections, grounding etc.)
>Pre-set configured switch off points
in conjunction with sensor and
> Robust housing made of aluminium
die cast
pinion systems
>Geared cam limit switches in
> Galvanically separated double
contacts of type NC/NC and NC/NO
can be used in addition
accordance with current GL
standards
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securing loads, protecting buildings
and machinery
GKN
Stromag
Geared
cam
limit
switches provide an optimal solution
for the positioning, control and supervision of hoisting and crane equipment.
Crane hooks must be stopped at safe cut-off points in upper and lower positions
in order to protect all kind of machinery and hoisting equipment. Our geared
cam limit switches based on modular construction can be used in combination
with many different kinds of encoder technology to offer the best technical and
commercial solutions.
Suitable for all kinds of crane applications; compact hoisting, port, slewing,
gantry and mobile cranes, as well as special process cranes in steel mills, steel
and nuclear working plants. Also compliant with BGV-C1 for the stage industry.
Geared cam limit switch
51 / 51 DZ / GKN Stromag Smart Cam®
benefits include
>GKN Stromag intelligent compact solution
> Highly precise and easy control cam configuration
>Absolute positions determined by safety electronics
aUXILIARY
CURRENT SWITCHES >
mAIN
CURRENT SWITCHES >
sensoric >
benefits include >
benefits include >
benefits include >
geared cam limit switch
Spindle switch
Integrated Solution
GKN Stromag Light Cam / GNE Counterweight CAM Limit switch
GKN Stromag Smart cam®
Light Cam M
> Lever angle ± 55°
> Integrated solution for the tried and
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> plastic or seawater-resistant
aluminium housing
> Gear teeth made of plastic
> 0.85 – 880 usable revolutions
(mechanically limited)
> Housing sizes 1, 2 and 4
> Housing of seawater-resistant
aluminium
tested 51 Series
> GKN Stromag intelligent compact
solution
> Highly precise and easy control cam
configuration
> 3 to 8 contacts
> Absolute positions determined by
> Encoder and potentiometer mounting
safety electronics
possible
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Manufacturing Locations And Engineering Centres
Nagbøl: Wheels
Telford: Wheels, Structures
Carcastillo: Reman
driveshafts
Tokyo: Driveshafts
La Guerche: Disc brakes, Brakes
Ribemont: Reman driveshafts
Armstrong, Wichita: Wheels
Dayton: Clutches, Brakes
Rockford: Driveshafts
Woodridge: Driveshafts, Wheels
Huading: Wheels
Liuzhou: Wheels
Bruneck: Driveshafts
Carpenedolo: Wheels
Pune:
Clutches,
Brakes
Porto Alegre: Driveshafts
São Paulo: Clutches, Brakes, Couplings
GKN Land Systems
Manufacturing Locations
GKN Land Systems
Engineering Centres
Couplings
Clutches
Driveshafts
Gearboxes
Brakes
Controls
eDrive
Wheels
Tractor Attachment
Systems (TAS)
Auburn Hills
Bruneck
Carpenedolo
Dessau
La Guerche
Lohmar
Rockford
Unna
Woodridge
Dessau: Brakes
Lohmar: Driveshafts, TAS
Sohland: Gearboxes
Unna: Clutches, Brakes, Couplings, Controls, Sensors, Discs
YOUR CONTACT FOR the industrial market
Europe
Europe
Europe
Europe
Europe
GKN Stromag AG
Hansastr. 120
59425 Unna
Germany
P: +49 2303 102 0
F: +49 2303 102 201
info.stromag@gkn.com
GKN Stromag AG
Hansastr. 120
59425 Unna
Germany
P: +49 2303 102 0
F: +49 2303 102 201
info.stromag@gkn.com
GKN Walterscheid
Getriebe GmbH
Alte Bautzener Strasse 1–3
02689 Sohland/Spree
Germany
P: +49 35936 3660
F: +49 35936 36799
info@gkn-walterscheid.de
GKN Walterscheid GmbH
Hauptstraße 150
53797 Lohmar
Germany
P: +49 2246 12-0
F: +49 2246 12-3501
info@gkn-walterscheid.de
GKN Stromag AG
Hansastr. 120
59425 Unna
Germany
P: +49 2303 102 0
F: +49 2303 102 201
info.stromag@gkn.com
America
America
GKN Stromag
Brasil Equipamentos Ltda.
Av. Sargento Geraldo Santana, 154
04674-000 São Paulo - SP
Brazil
P: +55 11 55471220
F: +55 11 55242247
stromag@stromag.com.br
GKN Stromag Inc.
GKN Driveline Bruneck AG
Rienzfeldstr. 8
Postfach 181
39031 Bruneck (BZ)
Italy
P: +39 0474-580111
F: +39 0474-580501
www.gknlandsystems.com
GKN Stromag France SAS
Avenue de l’Europe
18150 La Guerche / L’Aubois
France
P: +33 248 807272
F: +33 248 740524
America
GKN Land Systems
India Private limited
T-153, MIDC Bhosari
Pune-411026
India
P: +91 20 40769900
info@stromag.in
85 Westpark Road
Centerville (Dayton)
Ohio 45459
P: +1 937 4333882
F: +1 937 4336598
john.miller@gkn.com
GKN Stromag
Brasil Equipamentos Ltda.
Av. Sargento Geraldo Santana, 154
04674-000 São Paulo - SP
Brazil
P: +55 11 55471220
F: +55 11 55242247
stromag@stromag.com.br
Asia pACIFIC
GKN Land Systems
India Private limited
T-153, MIDC Bhosari
Pune-411026
India
P: +91 20 40769900
info@stromag.in
GKN ROCKFORD, INC.
1200 Windsor Road
Loves Park
Illinois 61111
USA
P: +1 815-633-7460
F: +1 815-633-1311
Asia pACIFIC
GKN Walterscheid, Inc.
2715 Davey Road
Woodridge, IL 60517
USA
P: +1 630 9 72 9300
F: +1 630 9 72 9392
customer.service@gkn.com
GKN Walterscheid do Brazil
Av. Joaquim Silveira 811
Sao Sebastiao, Porto Alegre
91060-320
Brazil
P: +55 51 3349 9509
F: +55 51 3349 9450
Asia Pacific
GKN Wheels (Liuzhou)
Company Ltd.
7 Liu Tai Road
Liuzhou, 545007
China
P: +86 0772 3915 130
www.gknlandsystems.com
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Europe
GKN Stromag AG
Hansastr. 120
59425 Unna
Germany
P: +49 2303 102 0
F: +49 2303 102 201
info.stromag@gkn.com