22/09/2023 • SEW USOCOME, world leader in drive and automation systems, launches the coating-free ECO2 design for its drives, a sustainable solution for industry aimed at preserving resources, reducing costs and helping to protect the environment.

The company sets itself clear sustainability objectives and wishes to harmonize its industrial manufacturing processes and end products with global climate objectives.

Products and components are often coated, not only for technical reasons, such as resistance to chemicals in certain industries such as the food industry, but also to identify the machines. However, SEW USOCOME wants to go further by encouraging its customers to choose an alternative to coatings, when this is not technically necessary.

These coating-free aluminium gearmotors offer a series of considerable advantages.

• Reuse of coated parts : by eliminating coating on gearmotors, SEW USOCOME allows direct recovery without treatment, helping to reduce waste of resources and preserve aluminium, a precious material.
• Saves energy by eliminating the drying process : coating production and drying are energy-intensive processes. Coating-free gearmotors considerably reduce energy consumption during production.
• No coating touch-ups after repairs : gearmotors in ECO2 design remain coating-free, even after maintenance or repair activities, simplifying processes and reducing associated costs.
• Fewer harmful substances when recycling drive units : the absence of coating makes it easier to recycle gearmotors, reducing emissions of environmentally harmful substances.
• Lower CO2 emissions during manufacture : the reduction of the energy required for coating and drying results in a reduction of around 3% of CO2 emissions during product manufacturing.

To order these drive units from SEW-EURODRIVE, simply select the "ECO2" option during the ordering process. This option will be available for a selection of helical, helical-bevel and SPIROPLAN® gear units in certain sizes, fitted with aluminium housings.

SEW USOCOME continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable development. This environmental breakthrough offers significant benefits for the environment, while reinforcing its position as a leader in drive and automation solutions.

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