GKN Land Systems
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Hannover 2015
GKN LAND SYSTEMS CONTINUES TO INNOVATE AND ADAPT TO PRESENT ONE VOICE TO THE
CUSTOMER
As customers strive for increasingly efficient, environmentally sustainable vehicles and machinery to meet
the demands of a crowded planet, GKN Land Systems continues to innovate in the demanding industrial
sector. The power management solutions and services provider leads the market in the design of
technologically advanced systems to meet these needs.
With a wide portfolio of integrated electro-mechanical PowerTrain components, products and systems
that transfer energy from Power Source to Power Applied, GKN Land Systems has the capability to
deliver complex solutions to customers for handling materials and capturing natural energy as well as
harvesting crops, moving earth and mining resources. At the heart of its business are product and
technical innovations to meet new and emerging market applications, with a rapidly expanding capability
for electric and hybrid drives.
From Power Source to Power Applied
GKN Land Systems continues to evolve in line with changing market conditions and has realigned its
business to present one voice to the customer. The family now includes solutions for couplings, clutches,
gearboxes, driveshafts, brakes, controls, wheels, hubs and spindles to transmit and control power with
optimised efficiency. The range is further supported by the addition of the Stromag industrial market
product portfolio.
As the business strives to be the best at what it does, positioning itself close to customers, partnering with
leading OEMs remains crucial. This combination enables GKN Land Systems to maintain its offering of
comprehensive engineered solutions from Power Source to Power Applied in a concentrated manner.
Being part of the wider GKN plc organisation allows technologies in both automotive and aerospace to be
adopted and adapted to the off-highway market to improve vehicle and machine effectiveness.
Innovation for Industrial Markets
As industrial manufacturers desire new technologies that can bring greater efficiencies, productivity, fuel
savings and reduced CO2 emissions, GKN Land Systems will be presenting a number of exciting new
products to support these initiatives, including:
GKN Land Systems is a Division of GKN plc.
GKN plc is registered in England No. 4191106
Registered office: PO Box 55, Ipsley House, Ipsley Church Lane,
Redditch, Worcestershire B98 0TL, England
GKN Land Systems
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B98 0TL
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Electrification and Hybrid Technologies
A range of electric motors has been developed by GKN Land Systems ideally suited to in-hub off-highway
electric applications which hold the promise of greater efficiency and improved functionality. Focusing on
efficiency and performance, GKN’s electric drive technology delivers high torque and high power density
through the development of axial flux, AF-130 phase, permanent magnet, synchronous motors.
The motors are currently available in four sizes delivering continuous power from 68kW to 188kW (with
peak power up to 400kW) and torques from 145Nm to 520Nm (with a peak torque of 1200Nm). In
addition to power-related advantages, such as the improved process efficiency of machines and
implements, electric drive systems provide significant environmental benefits. Outstanding use can be
made of alternative and more sustainable energy sources and the CO 2 emissions of mobile machines are
significantly reduced.
Elsewhere with the GKN Land Systems family, the GKN Rockford’s portfolio of Mechanics Series®
drivelines and universal joints, which incorporate patented Mechanics® technology, offer a complete
range of sizes for off-highway equipment or applications.
Service Reduction
GKN Rockford® products offer superior value through extensive design and application engineering
expertise, advanced logistics and high levels of customer service to withstand the requirements of today's
more powerful engines and transmissions. Each Universal Joint for example is specially designed to
facilitate field or shop servicing, making u-joint removal and replacement simpler, faster and cleaner.
The new inverted slip design range of 3C-10C driveshafts launched here at the show is no exception, with
features and benefits to offer significant advantages to customers in the off-highway market. These
improvements will reduce the need for servicing and maintenance, and maximise uptime and productivity.
Solutions for Material Handling
GKN Land Systems is launching a range of innovations for the industrial market at this year’s Hannover
Messe. GKN Stromag will showcase products from both the Clutches and Brakes and Controls and Sensors
product lines. Three products will be shown from the Clutches and Brakes product line, while two Controls and
Sensors products will be unveiled.
The HPI Brake, an electromagnetic double-face spring applied brake, designed for a number of applications
including cranes, has been designed to complement the existing product range. The brake is designed for
applications where a high level of protection is required due to harsh environmental conditions, featuring a
compact design and high wear resistance.
GKN Land Systems is a Division of GKN plc.
GKN plc is registered in England No. 4191106
Registered office: PO Box 55, Ipsley House, Ipsley Church Lane,
Redditch, Worcestershire B98 0TL, England
GKN Land Systems
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B98 0TL
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The GKN Stromag Free Torque (modular torque limiter) is suitable for applications such as steel plants and
rolling mills, waste water treatment facilities and rotary mixers. The Free Torque unit was designed for
overload protection in high speed and high inertia machines. Finally, the KMS-THC hydraulic multi-disc clutch,
designed for marine applications, the clutch features high power density, compact design and is ideal as a
stand-alone solution.
New products from the Controls and Sensors line include the GKN Stromag LightxCross LX. Designed for a
number of cranes, including indoor, process and gantry cranes, the limit switch is a reliable solution that is
ideal for stopping the movements of cranes and trolleys. With the Smart Cam, an integrated modular gear with
mechanical switching contacts, allows for easy set-up of diverse systems in conjunction with all kinds of
additional encoder systems.
Service Excellence
GKN Powertrain Services (PSS) is a newly focused organisation representing the on-site service activities of
GKN Land Systems and takes advantage of the most advanced service technologies and is committed to
offering customers high-end solutions from its team of skilled service engineers.
Providing services across a variety of heavy industries, including the Steel, Paper, Harbour and Water
industries, though this is not an exhaustive list. Services provided range from simple inspections or logistic
services through to advanced condition monitoring and engineering services. They can be offered on a one-off
basis or as part of a long term service contract configured to customers exact requirements.
Continued Operational Excellence
GKN’s expert engineers welcome customers and visitors to the stand, Hall 25: Stand D25, to discuss the
benefits of a total engineering capability, design, simulation and testing, all from a single manufacturer.
Further information of the new products is available on the Internet at www.gknlandsystems.com.
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Note to editors
The GKN Land Systems Division of GKN plc is a global organization with more than 5,400 employees
worldwide in manufacturing, service and distribution facilities, and annual sales in excess of £770 million.
Land Systems is, itself, one of four divisions within GKN plc; the others being Aerospace, Driveline and
Powder Metallurgy.
GKN Land Systems is a Division of GKN plc.
GKN plc is registered in England No. 4191106
Registered office: PO Box 55, Ipsley House, Ipsley Church Lane,
Redditch, Worcestershire B98 0TL, England
GKN Land Systems
Ipsley House
Ipsley Church Lane
Redditch
B98 0TL
T +44 (0) 1527 517 715
F +44 (0) 1527 533 664
NEWS RELEASE
GKN plc is a global engineering business serving the automotive, aerospace and land systems markets.
It has operations in more than 30 countries, around 50,000 employees in subsidiaries and joint ventures
and had sales of £7.5 billion in the year ended 31 December 2014. GKN plc is listed on the London Stock
Exchange (LSE: GKN).
For more information please contact:
Sali Morris
Marketing Operations Director
GKN Land Systems
M +44 (0) 7894 177 439
E-Mail Sali.morris@gkn.com
GKN Land Systems is a Division of GKN plc.
GKN plc is registered in England No. 4191106
Registered office: PO Box 55, Ipsley House, Ipsley Church Lane,
Redditch, Worcestershire B98 0TL, England