19/08/2026
⚙️ 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲
We recently completed a retrofit on a machine that used a mechanical disc variator gearbox to control the speed of an oscillating rotor.
The challenge was that the original variator had failed and had become obsolete, leaving the client without a straightforward replacement solution.
At JMartans Automation, we redesigned the drive system and eliminated the obsolete variator completely. 🔧
Our solution included:
⚙️ A custom-machined mechanical connection to replace the original variator
🔩 A new motor, selected to meet the required torque
🎛️ Inverter-based speed control for accurate and flexible adjustment of the rotor speed
🖥️ A dedicated HMI providing easy operation, speed adjustment and calibration
🛠️ Integration of the complete control system within a stainless-steel enclosure, suitable for pharmaceutical applications
The result solution keeps the existing machine in service while replacing an obsolete mechanical system with a much more flexible drive and control solution. ✅
Obsolete equipment does not always mean replacing the entire machine, sometimes the right retrofit can give it a new life. ♻️