Description du projet
Un nouveau système de transmission pour environnements sensibles
La boîte de vitesses est un élément important des moteurs, car elle augmente le couple lorsque la vitesse est réduite. Les boîtes de vitesses sont utilisées dans l’équipement des industries pharmaceutiques et alimentaires, secteurs qui exigent des conditions de stérilité et d’hygiène irréprochables. Cependant, pour limiter le frottement, les systèmes de boîtes de vitesses existants utilisent des lubrifiants, ce qui nuit aux conditions de stérilisation. En outre, ces systèmes sont coûteux et requièrent une main-d’œuvre et une maintenance importantes. Le projet P-Gear, financé par l’UE, propose un nouveau système de transmission innovant, silencieux, parfaitement propre et qui ne requiert que très peu de maintenance. Il se compose de deux rotors munis d’un aimant permanent qui assure la transmission de la vitesse sans lubrification. Le système est adaptable à tout système de transmission de puissance et cible les secteurs pharmaceutique et alimentaire.
Objectif
The gearbox is a mechanical method of transferring energy from one device to another and used to increase torque while reducing speed. In some sectors, e.g. pharmaceutical and food & beverage, sensitive and sterile environment conditions apply, as such gearboxes used must comply with very strict sanitary rules. Currently, state-of-the-art gearbox systems work with lubrification to reduce friction, wear & transfer heat to avoid local high temperature areas. Yet, proper lubrification is associated with high costs of labour, downtime, maintenance, disposal and purchase, as well as high risk of atmosphere/product contamination. The latter being extremely damaging in sterile and controlled environment (e.g. pharmaceutical product manufacture).
To address these challenges, We, Poggi Trasmissioni Meccaniche, a top EU leader in manufacturing transmission system, has developed P-Gear: our new range of innovative transmission, 100% clean, silent and virtually maintenance-free. It consists of two rotors – the driven one and the driving one – both elements being equipped with a permanent magnet. Thanks to our specific distribution of the magnets, it is possible to obtain speed transmission and speed decrease without contact between the rotors, thus eliminating the need for lubrication.
Adaptable in all power transmissions applications by replacing traditional “contact” systems, our technology is set to revolutionize the world of mechanical gear drives. The targeted field is promising: the global industrial gearbox market is expected to grow from €23.6 billion in 2017 to €38.8 billion by 2026, at a 5.9% CAGR. Focusing on the stringent pharmaceutical and food & beverage market niches, using P-Gear will ensure safety by eliminating the lubricant, while providing also a higher efficiency and low wear & tear due to the reduced heat generated. Within 5 years of P-Gear exploitation, we expect to reach revenues of €15M while creating 16 new jobs.
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L’entreprise s’est définie comme une PME (petite et moyenne entreprise) au moment de la signature de la convention de subvention.