VDG is the leader in the design and manufacturing of drum motors for all types of belt conveyor applications, including mining and aggregate, ship loading and power generation. GrizzlyDrive Series Drum Motors are designed specifically to operate in harsh, dusty, abrasive and extreme environments where performance and durability matter most. With more than 35 years of experience, continuous improvements through…
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VDG is the leader in the design and manufacturing of drum motors for all types of belt conveyor applications, including mining and aggregate, ship loading and power generation.
Read MoreVDG Drum Motors an Efficient, Energy-Saving Conveyor Drive Solution
VDG is the largest designer and manufacturer of high-efficiency drum motors to drive belt conveyors in the mining, aggregate and heavy equipment industries. “VDG Drum Motors provide an efficient, compact and energy-saving conveyor drive solution for belts up to 500 hp. In the COVID-19 era, cost savings and employee safety are of prime importance. Using VDG motors instead of conventional…
Read MoreVDG Drum Motors Provide Significant Operating Costs
VDG is the largest designer and manufacturer of high-efficiency drum motors to drive belt conveyors in the mining, aggregate and heavy equipment industries.
Read MoreVan der Graaf to Hold Drum Motors Event in Texas
Van der Graaf will host a special event – Reduce Downtime with New Generation Drum Motors – on Oct. 17, 2018, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Saint Arnold’s Brewing Co. in Houston. Attendees will learn how the new generation of drum motors improves conveyor efficiency, reduces downtime and costs, as well as the company’s latest development – the GrizzlyDrive.
Read MoreVan der Graaf Drum Motors Require No Maintenance
A drum motor is a one-component conveyor drive where the motor, gear drive and all moving parts are enclosed inside the drum. The motor and gears operate in a sealed oil bath ensuring proper lubrication and cooling. With no external motor, gear reducer, sprockets, chain or required chain guard, no external component maintenance is required.
Read MoreRockin’ The Rails
Georgetown Rail Equipment Co. Delivers A Lot Of Aggregate With The Help Of Van der Graaf Extreme-Duty Drum Motors.
Read MoreVan der Graaf Holds Drum Motor Seminars in Texas
Van der Graaf held several seminars in Texas to demonstrate to local aggregates producers how to optimize the efficiency, operating costs and safety of drives. The seminars were held in Fort Worth and New Braunfels. Rock Products was on-hand to participate in the Fort Worth session.
Read MoreDrum Motors 101
An Aggregates Plant is a Perfect Environment for a Drum Motor. But Why is the Drum Motor a Better Solution than an Exposed Drive?
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