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Drive Motors for Industrial Applications

Demag industrial drive motors support a range of material handling and travel applications. Explore our drive solutions below to improve your facility.

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Demag industrial drive motors deliver reliable performance across a wide variety of applications. Our type Z cylindrical-rotor brake motors are engineered to match our gearbox range, supporting efficient drive configurations. Our KB conical-rotor brake motors are designed for stop-and-start duty and direct line-fed travel.

Discover the key features of our cylindrical-rotor motors and conical-rotor brake motors to help determine which solution fits your requirements.

Two motor families. Built to match your gearbox — and your workload.

💡 Key Takeaway

The bottom line: Z cylindrical-rotor motors support inverter-fed and line-fed applications as well as continuous operation. KB conical-rotor brake motors are designed for high-cycling, starting-and-stopping applications, and direct line-fed travel, with an integrated brake that eliminates the need for separate brake controls.

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Compare the two motor families at a glance:

Motor Family	Max Output	Ideal For
Z Cylindrical-Rotor	72.4 HP (54 kW)	Inverter-fed and line-fed travel, plus continuous operation
Conical-Rotor Brake (KB)	88.5 HP (66 kW)	High-cycling, stop-start, and direct line-fed travel drives

*Motor output ratings vary based on voltage, frequency, duty cycle, and application requirements.

Z Cylindrical-Rotor Motors: Versatile, Gearbox-Matched Drives

If your project requires a versatile drive motor, Demag Z cylindrical-rotor motors offer options for a range of industrial travel applications. Engineered for versatile duty across a wide range of industrial applications, the Z cylindrical-rotor motors are designed to match our modular gearbox range. Capable of line-fed or inverter-fed continuous operation, these motors offer a highly flexible drive solution for varying duty cycles.

Key features:

Motor output of up to 72.4 HP (54 kW)
Inverter-fed drives for travel applications, line-fed travel, and continuous operation
Designed to match our gearbox range
Simple project engineering
High drive efficiency
Software tools help calculate drive selection based on application requirements
Ideal for material handling-related applications

Benefits for cranes and other industrial applications:

Specified brake torques from 0.6 to 496 ft-lbs. (0.9 to 680 Nm)
Various control modules for switching times to match application requirements
Two brake sizes available for each motor frame size
Easily integrated into your custom crane designs

To learn more about the specifications, visit our Z cylindrical-rotor motors page.

KB Conical-Rotor Brake Motors: Built for High-Cycling Duty

KB conical-rotor brake motors are engineered for high-cycling starting-and-stopping applications. Their integrated brake operating principle eliminates the need for separate brake controls or and no additional switching elements.

Motor outputs up to 88.5 HP (66 kW)

💡 Designed for demanding operation: KB conical-rotor brake motors offer resistance to temporary overloads, offering added robustness for demanding industrial applications.

Key features:

Motor output of up to 88.5 HP (66 kW)
Particularly high braking performance
Two-speed motors
Resistance to temporary overload
Approved for extremely high switching frequencies

Benefits at a glance:

Eliminates the need for separate controls and additional switching elements
Two brake disc designs – light for KBA motors, heavy and with increased moment inertia for KBF motors
Design support with 2D and 3D geometry in standard CAD file formats

To review a comprehensive list of specifications, visit our conical-rotor brake motors page.

Our Custom Approach

Not seeing a motor that will fit your application needs? Need a drive solution for a specific application? Demag’s modular drive components can be configured to meet a range of operation requirements.

Demag offers configuration options to suit application requirements. Select the right solution involves factors such as:

Load weights
Travel speeds
Cycle frequencies
Environmental constraints

These factors help determine the appropriate motor and drive configuration for your application.

Choose Demag for Your Complete Drive Systems

Demag is committed to innovative methods that look beyond the traditional options. We provide a complete driven wheel solution, helping simplify component selection and integration.

Many engineers face challenges of mismatched motors for their drive system, but our team delivers a pre-engineered travel unit where all parts work together as one system. This streamlined approach can help minimize downtime, allowing your operations to continue to run efficiently.

Each drive component also offers the modular flexibility that takes your operations to a greater level of efficiency. With dozens of options available, Demag’s modular range of components offers flexibility when configuring drive solutions for different projects.

In addition to our industrial motors, other equipment we offer to complete your drive system include: