| Brand Name: | HANGTUO |
| Model Number: | VE5 |
| MOQ: | 1 PC |
| Price: | 145~226 USD/PC |
| Delivery Time: | 15~30 DAYS |
VE5 Double Enveloping Worm Gear Slewing Drive for Horizontal Single-Axis Solar Tracking Systems
Product Description
The VE5 slewing drive utilizes an enveloping (globoid) worm gear geometry to deliver high-ratio speed reduction with self-locking capability in a compact, enclosed assembly. Engineered for the continuous duty cycling requirements of HSAT (Horizontal Single-Axis Tracker) solar installations, this drive unit provides precise azimuth positioning while withstanding dynamic wind loads and gravitational moment loads inherent to multi-row tracker configurations.
|
Feature |
Benefit |
|---|---|
|
360° Continuous Rotation |
Full azimuth tracking for maximum solar energy capture |
|
Double Enveloping Worm Design |
Superior load capacity and higher contact ratio than standard worm drives |
|
Self-Locking Mechanism |
Eliminates need for external brakes; holds position during power loss |
|
Pre-Lubricated Sealed Housing |
Factory-filled with high-performance grease; IP-rated protection against dust and moisture |
|
Flexible Motor Mounting |
Accepts hydraulic motors or 12V/24V/48V DC electric motors from left or right side |
|
High Tilting Torque |
Optimized for horizontal mounting with superior moment load handling |
|
Zero Backlash Adjustment |
No field adjustment required during installation |
Vertical Series Slew Drive Performance Parameters
|
Model |
Ratio |
Rated Output Torque |
Tilting Torque |
Axial Load |
Radial Load |
Holding Torque |
Efficiency |
Precision |
Self-locking |
Weight |
|
N.m |
N.m |
kN |
kN |
N.m |
degree |
Yes |
kg |
|||
|
3" |
31:1 |
300 |
1500 |
3.6 |
15 |
7000 |
40% |
≤0.1 |
Yes |
13kg |
|
5" |
37:1 |
637.5 |
5000 |
16 |
27 |
9200 |
40% |
≤0.1 |
Yes |
18kg |
|
7" |
57:1 |
1750 |
7000 |
34 |
58 |
13200 |
40% |
≤0.1 |
Yes |
28kg |
|
8" |
51:1 |
2250 |
11200 |
50 |
80 |
20400 |
40% |
≤0.1 |
Yes |
35kg |
|
9" |
61:1 |
4300 |
16000 |
60 |
130 |
27200 |
40% |
≤0.1 |
Yes |
51kg |
|
12" |
78:1 |
5600 |
25000 |
77 |
190 |
40560 |
40% |
≤0.1 |
Yes |
61kg |
|
14" |
85:1 |
6750 |
48000 |
110 |
230 |
44200 |
40% |
≤0.1 |
Yes |
78 kg |
|
17" |
102:1 |
9460 |
67000 |
142 |
390 |
53040 |
40% |
≤0.1 |
Yes |
105 kg |
|
21" |
125:1 |
16000 |
89000 |
337 |
640 |
65000 |
40% |
≤0.1 |
Yes |
185 kg |
|
25" |
150:1 |
21450 |
112000 |
476 |
950 |
89000 |
40% |
≤0.1 |
Yes |
244 kg |
Drive Type: Double enveloping worm gear slewing drive
Rotation Range: 360° continuous
Motor Compatibility: 12VDC / 24VDC / 48VDC electric motors, hydraulic motors, planetary gearboxes
Application: Horizontal single-axis solar trackers
Installation: Plug-and-play with integrated housing and mounting interfaces
Utility-scale horizontal single-axis solar tracker (HSAT) systems
Commercial and industrial solar PV installations
Distributed solar tracking arrays
Agricultural and dual-use solar installations
Unlike conventional cylindrical worm gears, the double enveloping design wraps the worm around the gear, increasing the contact area by up to 300%. This results in:
Higher torque transmission capability
Improved shock load resistance
Extended service life under continuous duty cycling
Better performance in harsh outdoor environments