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Model DD2400 Rotary-Kiln Gear Drive Unit
| Original manufacturer | GDW (DD2400), SKET(DD2400/S) |
| Used for | 4.0 m dia. x 90 m Rotary kiln |
| Rating / Motor rating | SKET 130 kW |
| Design factor / Factor KA | 1.35 (no standardised design method) |
| Driving speed | 720 rpm |
| Transmission ratio | 135.6 |
| Bearings fitted | Antifriction bearings |
| Weight of gear drive unit | (without motor) 19,600 kg |
| Rehabilitation capability of the original gear drive | High expenditure; hardened and tempered teeth; re-design necessary. Previous gears not designed to meet fatigue strength requirements for higher rating. |
Proposed Substitute: Vakoma Gear Drive Unit
Substitute can be proposed by Vakoma for complete gear drive unit or replacement parts for DD2400/S upon request, subject to parameters specified
Note
Potential replacement with heavy-duty gear drive unit that comes with gears designed to meet fatigue strength requirements. Antifriction bearings designed for > 60,000 h (approx. 8 years). Mounting on foundation and ring-gear guarding need to be co-ordinated.
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DD2400 Original drawingDownload PDF-file |



