In the scorching summer heat, cold drinks are essential, and ice is in high demand, leading to a surge in demand for ice making machines. Power transmission is crucial to the operation of commercial ice machines. Recently, a customer requested a KKM helical hypoid gear reducer or NMRV worm gear reducer paired with a 0.75kW brake motor, achieving a 40:1 speed reduction ratio. Which speed reducer would be the most suitable one for an ice machine application?
Ice Machine Speed Reducer Selection Requirements
During the selection process, the customer required either a KKM hypoid gear reducer or an NMRV worm gear reducer to match a 750W motor, with the combination needing to reach a 40:1 gear ratio. Let’s examine the technical specifications and matching options for each reducer type.
KKM Helical Hypoid Gear Reducer Options for Ice Machines
When selecting a KKM helical hypoid reducer for ice making equipment, compatible reducer models for a 0.75kW motor include:
- KKM050B/C reducers
- KKM063B/C reducers
- KKM075B/C reducers
- KKM090B/C reducers
- KKM110B/C reducers
These gear reducer combinations offer a wide range of performance parameters:
- Output speeds: 8.7 to 362 rpm
- Output torques: 18.6 to 759 Nm
- Reduction ratios: 7.5:1 to 300:1
For the required 40:1 reduction ratio, the following KKM reducer models are suitable matches:
- KKM050B gear reducer
- KKM063B gear reducer
- KKM075B gear reducer
- KKM090B gear reducer
All these helical hypoid reducers can meet the customer’s 40:1 speed ratio requirement. The final selection depends on the available installation space and the specific parameter requirements of the ice maker machine.
NMRV Worm Gear Reducer Options for Ice Making Applications
If an NMRV worm gear reducer is used for this ice machine motor application, can a 40:1 gear ratio be achieved? The NMRV reducer models compatible with a 0.75kW motor include:
- NMRV050 worm reducer
- NMRV063 worm reducer
- NMRV075 worm reducer
- NMRV090 worm reducer
- NMRV110 worm reducer
- NMRV130 worm reducer
- NMRV + NMRV combination reducers
- NMRV + PC combination reducers
These worm gear reducer configurations provide diverse performance parameters:
- Output speed range: 1.6 to 373.3 rpm
- Output torque range: 17 to 2,283 Nm
- Reduction ratio range: 7.5:1 to 900:1
The NMRV worm reducer models that achieve exactly 40:1 ratio with the 750W motor are:
- NMRV050 reducer
- NMRV063 reducer
- NMRV075 reducer
- NMRV090 reducer
Other NMRV models, either alone or in combination, will not meet the 40:1 reduction ratio requirement. The customer’s installation space and the ice maker’s operational parameters will determine the most appropriate speed reducer selection.
Final Speed Reducer Selection for Ice Making Machine
Based on the customer’s requirements and considering critical factors such as:
- Compact dimensions for ice machine installation
- Durability for continuous ice production
- Cost-effectiveness of the gear reducer
- Safety and reliability for food-grade applications
The customer ultimately chose the KKM063B helical hypoid gear reducer as the optimal speed reducer for their ice making machines. This 0.75kW motor and reducer combination delivers the required 40:1 speed reduction while offering superior efficiency and performance for demanding ice machine operations.
Professional Speed Reducer Selection Service
If you are also looking for a suitable speed reducer motor for your company’s ice making equipment or other industrial machinery, please feel free to contact our professional team. We specialize in:
- Motor and reducer matching for ice machines
- KKM helical hypoid gear reducers
- NMRV worm gear reducers
- Custom speed reduction solutions
- 0.75kW to high-power motor applications
- Gear ratio optimization from 7.5:1 to 900:1
Our experienced engineers will help you select the most suitable speed reducer for your specific ice making machine application, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and value.
