HDO unit exterior
(bottom) and cutaway (top)
A compact but powerful Bonfiglioli
HDO 170 drive selected for its durability
and reliability under all conditions is helping
power a Transmin low profile feeder (LPF) for a
Sun Metals zinc refining operation.
Bonfiglioli’s HDO 170 drive – which has been
operating efficiently and productively since
commissioning – was engineered and assembled
in Australia to provide a space-saving solution
for Sun Metals, who needed to fit the LPF with attached
drive into a tight space in their existing pit.
It features a 75 kW motor that produces 127,700
Nm of torque.
“The compact design was one of the major
benefits of using a Bonfiglioli drive for Sun Metals’
LPF. Additionally, the service and support from the
Bonfiglioli team is always prompt and professional,”
says Tony Warren, lead design engineer,
Transmin.
Transmin is a world-class provider of innovative
engineered equipment, supplies and services to
the manufacturing, mining, resources and bulk
materials handling industries, with engineered
equipment currently deployed in over 60 countries.
The Transmin LPF handles zinc concentrate at
400tph and is positioned beneath a large hopper,
which is filled by side tipping trucks. The zinc
concentrate is then fed into the process plant for
refining into zinc metal.
“The reliability of Bonfiglioli’s drives is first-class.
We’ve used their drives in numerous projects
across Australia, including some in harsh conditions,
and their durability and reliability have
always been outstanding,” says Mr Warren.
“Transmin’s LPF is essentially a hybrid feeder
delivering the advantages of both belt and apron
feeders, plus additional unique benefits over
conventional feeder technology, including the
ability to change direction using a bend transition.
A reliable drive is essential to power the LPF and
provide consistent performance for our customers
like Sun Metals,” he says.
Mr Warren adds that apart from the quality that
is engineered into the heavy-duty drive, it’s the
service from Bonfiglioli that sets it apart. “Their
team worked with us from day one to provide
a custom-tailored solution for Sun Metals, and
they were there throughout the entire process.
They have also been helpful and available for any
after-sales service we have needed.”
HDO drives
Bonfiglioli’s HDO bevel helical gear reducer series
optimises performance with compact dimensions
and flexibility. The gear case is made from nodular
cast iron to guarantee rigidity in all circumstances
while the gears are integrally ground finished on
their profile to ensure quiet and vibration-free
operation even in the harshest conditions.
“The HDO series is ideally suited to Australian
industry, because it is optimised for reliable performance
in the harshest conditions and can be
easily customised to suit individual applications,”
says Fred Whalley, WA sales manager, Bonfiglioli.,
About Bonfiglioli
Bonfiglioli is a worldwide designer, manufacturer
and distributor of a complete range of gearmotors,
drive systems, planetary gearboxes and
inverters, which satisfy the most challenging and
demanding needs in industrial automation, mobile
machinery and renewable energy. Bonfiglioli
serves more industries and applications than any
other drive manufacturer and is a market leader
in many sectors. Established in 1956, Bonfiglioli
operates in 22 countries on 5 continents and
has over 3,650 employees worldwide. Bonfiglioli
has been operating in Australia for more than 25
years.
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