SEW-EURODRIVE supports heavy industry gearing with fast turnaround - The Robot Report

SEW-EURODRIVE has introduced externally assembled oil cooling and supply systems for heavy industry gearing, now produced at its Heavy Industry Gearing (HIG) facility in Wellford, South Carolina. This shift to local assembly significantly reduces lead times from 14–20 weeks to as short as six weeks, addressing previous delivery bottlenecks caused by reliance on global channels. These systems are designed to support torque-dense, compact gearboxes where thermal management is critical, ensuring efficient oil delivery, circulation, and cooling tailored for demanding industrial applications. The new external lubrication systems come in various configurations, including oil-to-air cooling (OAP1), oil-to-water cooling (OWP1), and pressure lubrication without cooling (ONP1), all sized using SEW-EURODRIVE’s thermal validation tools. They support startup oil viscosities up to 5,000 cSt and offer flexible mounting options for ease of maintenance. Additionally, the systems feature modular, sensor-ready components such as