KEB Automation AG
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KEB | Automation with Drive
As a well-known supplier of drive technology, KEB Automation stands for custom-fit automation. Plastics machinery, wood processing, process technology and intralogistics or even wind energy and e-mobility are some of the application areas in which KEB products and solutions are in demand. Whether comprehensive hardware solutions in combination with software functionalities in the area of Control & Automation, reliable drive controllers such as the COMBIVERT F6, powerful motors and gears or high-quality brakes and clutches: KEB offers complete solutions that fit individual needs. The new IIoT and Edge platform NOA goes one step further: with NOA, data can be collected, visualised and processed - and users create their own automation solutions flexibly and easily on the basis of open systems.
KEB has its origins in 1972. Karl-Ernst Brinkmann – in short KEB – founded the company to develop, produce and sell electromagnetic clutches and brakes. In the 1980s, drive technology was added, followed by a plant for geared motors in 1993 and control technology in the 2000s. Today, KEB offers complete automation solutions from a single source. This is also reflected in the company name: in 2017, Karl E. Brinkmann GmbH became KEB Automation.
KEB attaches importance to research and development. The company participates in various research projects and is one of 27 core companies in the top cluster it's OWL – Intelligent Technical Systems OstWestfalenLippe.
Started with six employees, the company has developed into a globally active medium-sized enterprise with twelve subsidiaries and more than 50 partners worldwide. Over 1,500 employees – around 950 of them at the headquarters in Barntrup (Germany) – work for KEB today. The company is owner-managed in the second family generation.
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KEB Solutions
The motto of our work is: "Automation with Drive". “Automation” considers your integral task from recipe management, through control function with optimized user guidance to controlled axis motion - practically implemented with overview and logic, selecting the optimum technology for your application. “with Drive” means motion, dynamics, precision, but it also stands for its own drive, endurance and continuity. The integrated KEB system provides the complete basis for high performance and cost-effectiveness of the application as well as excellent efficiency in practical implementation. KEB offers you the right solution!
KEB Drives – Drive Technology
THE SINGLE AND MULTI AXIS DRIVE PACKAGE FOR THE OEM INDUSTRY COMBIVERT - will be 40 years soon the synonym for frequency converters and servo systems – Made by KEB. Universally designed for the operation of asynchronous, synchronous, spindle, torque, linear and special motors, we today refer the drive electronics as Drive Controller. DRIVE CONTROLLER Whether controlled or regulated, with or without encoder, in the system with three-phase or servo motors: outstanding shaft characteristics are the basis for precise speed, torque and position control. The control algorithm ASCL (Asynchronous Sensorless Closed Loop) and SCL (Synchronous Sensorless Closed Loop) are benchmark for sensorless operation of motors in a unique broad of applications. 0.37 kW … 45 kW / 230 V 0.75 kW … 800 kW / 400 V SUPPLY-/REGEN UNITS from 11 kVA up to 1,000 kVA feed the generator-based regenerativ energy in temporary and continuous processes back into the mains power supply and reduce the operating costs in an environmentally friendly way. EMC, SINE WAVE AND HARMONIC FILTERS As passive components, the KEB solutions dampen external influences or reactions in systems; prevent premature aging of motor windings or overloading of the supply networks due to harmonics. Compliance with legal standards for line and radiation-related emissions is part for high functional and reliable operation of machines. BRAKING RESISTORS take up the regenerative pulse energy in intermittent operation.
KEB - Integrated Safety System Solution
KEB’s system solutions span from control through automation to mechanical interface. Parallel to the certified software tool KEB offers a complete portfolio of powerful hardware for the machine and plant automation. Integrated into the EtherCAT-based control and remote I/O system, the Safety PLC and the Safety I/O module take over all safety relevant tasks of the control level. The safety-oriented Safety over EtherCAT communication (FSoE) creates a flexible interface in the drive level where modular safety solutions provide various safety functions. Synchronous/asynchronous motors and gear motors described as FS = “Safety Ready” are fitted with encoder feedbacks for safety tasks.
KEB Brakes & Clutches
50 years of experience in design and production of electromagnetic components with solutions for secure holding, starting or stopping. Electromagnetic Clutches and Brakes COMBINORM from 0.5 Nm up to 750 Nm Single-surface elements with asbestos-free friction linings for backlash-free torque transmission without residual torque at short switching times. SPRING-APPLIED BRAKES COMBISTOP from 1 Nm up to 3,000 Nm Double-surface brakes with adjustment of air gap. Asbestos-free friction linings with steel inserts warrant the highest level of safety and protection even under extreme stress. PERMANENT MAGNET BRAKES COMBIPERM from 0.4 Nm up to 145 Nm SmCo / NeFeB magnets for high braking torques within a small building volume for the backlash-free holding of positions. Residual torque-free separation for large maximum air gaps with large release window. CLUTCH-BRAKE COMBINATIONS COMBIBOX from 7 Nm up to 250 Nm Ready-to-install clutch-brake combination in a housing for the start / stop operations. The patented adjustment procedure of the air gap allows for wear adjustment without disassembly.
KEB Control & Automation – Control Technology – HARDWARE
Flexible and economical automation solutions allow maximum use of technological developments in a wide range of applications. The KEB portfolio provides extensive hardware solutions in combination with excellent software functionalities from the display to the motion profile. COMBICONTROL C6 HMI / C6 HMI LC These robust HMI’s provide convenient operation and display. The C6 HMI-LC integrates a PLC as well. Both versions are available with touch screens in standard and widescreen format from 4.7“ up to 15.6“. COMBICONTROL C6 Router The VPN router allows unlimited, secure access to machines and systems. With the integrated HMI functionality, long-term analyzes, data logging and notifications via email or SMS are possible. COMBICONTROL C6 SMART with REMOTE I/O The DIN rail IPC in combination with the decentralized I/O system enables distributed installation structures with real-time EtherCAT communication. SAFETY IN THE SYSTEM The safety-related part in the entire system is operated by the Safety PLC, the Safety I/O module and the S6 / F6 Drive Controller. The safe data transfer takes place via Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE). COMBICONTROL C6 E22 / C6 P3x IPC control includes scalable processor performance in industrial PC technology for control cabinets as BOX-IPC, BOOK-MOUNTED-IPC or PANEL-IPC with integrated touch screen from 10.1” up to 24”.
KEB Control & Automation – Control Technology – SOFTWARE
Flexible and economical automation solutions allow maximum use of technological developments in a wide range of applications. The KEB portfolio provides extensive hardware solutions in combination with excellent software functionalities from the display to the motion profile. COMBIVIS studio 6 - ENGINEERING TOOL Within one working environment the IEC 61131-3 application development, the drive parameterization, extensive diagnostic possibilities and the design of the user interface are merged/combined. COMBIVIS studio HMI - VISUALISATION Visualization made simple: The software is the basis for the design of high-quality human machine interfaces (HMI’s). COMBIVIS connect - REMOTE CONTROL The remote maintenance software simplifies safe remote access and remote maintenance of controls and drives installed worldwide. COMBIVIS cloud - CLOUD-ACCESS With COMBIVIS cloud, recorded data can be securely transferred to a stored cloud account, providing the interface to an external cloud solution.
KEB Motors & Gears
MOTORS THREE-PHASE MOTORS from 0.12 kW up to 45 kW KEB three-phase motors are robust work machines designed for use in a wide range of applications and are optionally available with a brake, encoder and forced ventilation, etc. They form the basis for the KEB-Drive selection software for industrial drive motor configuration. SERVO MOTORS from 0.2 Nm up to 100 Nm High dynamics for speeds up to 8,000 rpm and rated peak torques of at least 500 % are the characteristic qualities of the DYNAMIC LINE permanent magnet servo motors. They are equipped either with a robust resolver or a high-resolution single or multi-turn absolute encoder for position feedback plus an optional holding brake. GEARS HELICAL GEARED MOTORS from 60 Nm up to 13,600 Nm High reliability, compact design, wide gear ratio – the KEB helical geared motor is a must for every modern facility. SHAFT MOUNTED HELICAL GEARED MOTORS from 245 Nm up to 8,900 Nm The robust and durable construction of the KEB shaft mounted helical geared motor offers the combination of optimal performance and convenient mounting options. HELICAL WORM GEARED MOTORS from 55 Nm up to 1,160 Nm With the upstream helical gear stage the KEB helical worm geared motor combines high torque and low speed in a most compact design with lateraloutput. HELICAL BEVEL GEARED MOTORS from 58 Nm up to 12,200 Nm Highest performance levels, optimal efficiency factor as well as the wide speed range make the KEB helical bevel geared motor an excellent choice for demanding applications.
KEB e-mobility
T6 APD – the modular and scalable DRIVE CONTROLLER system for mobile use, flexible in three sizes of 16.5 A, 33 A and 60 A for up to six independently driven electric motors, including control unit for regulating individual system properties and as communication gateway for vehicle control.
Innovative concept for the HMI of the future – HELIO
Easy project planning and development with real-time data With HELIO, intuitive HMIs can be created quickly and easily. Thanks to modern web technology, the HMIs are truly responsive and independent of platforms and end devices. Developed by certified UX experts, HELIO provides sophisticated templates that already include professional interface design out-of-the-box. This means that the result is not only easy to use, but HELIO itself is also quick and easy to learn, thus helping to significantly reduce development costs. Highlights: • No code: HMI development without any programming • Works anywhere: future-proof and flexible thanks to true responsiveness • Usability out of the box: HELIO does the UX design for you • Live and direct: edit with real live data from the system To complement this, we offer the right hardware in the form of the C6 X1 web HMI series. With their sleek design and first-class functionality, these HMI panels set new standards in the industry.