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Magnetic gears: The wide variety of benefits to industry

Climate change and environmental destruction continue to push the world firmly in the direction of sustainability. For businesses across all sectors, customer demand and government regulations have increased the urgency to make progress. As companies pursue more efficient and reliable systems, Gary Rodgers, CEO of Magnomatics, explains how innovative drives, such as those operating on magnetic gears, have a huge role to play.

29/05/2024 17:09:02

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There is a clear connection between sustainability and efficiency. The more efficient a system is, the less power it requires and the smaller its impact on the environment.
Even with battery-operated systems, improved efficiency means less charging and smaller, lighter batteries, reducing not just the amount of energy required, but also the need for materials like lithium
whose extraction can cause significant environmental damage.

One of the major benefits of magnetic gear technology is that it is far more energy efficient than a conventional geared system. Engineered
to mimic the characteristics of a direct drive, magnetic drives deliver high torque at low speeds and feature high-precision gear systems that reduce backlash and increase efficiency. This enables
them to exceed the torque generation limits of standard direct-drive electric motors and results in the smallest and lightest high-torque motors currently available.

Read the full article in DPA's June 2024 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.