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Simple, modular, flexibly expandable


drygear® Apiro modular gearbox system

Individual applications can be implemented with the drygear® Apiro modular gearbox system in a modular and cost-effective manner. Possible industries can be packaging, food, medical and also many other applications such as

  • Lane adjustments,
  • Pusher tasks,
  • Gears with different ratios,
  • Rotary tables and rotary axes
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iDeaS for gearbox setups

20 new application examples for robotic modular gearbox systems

iDeas templates for easy rebuilding

The Apiro® robotic modular gearbox system is now available with 20 new iDeas templates so that you can easily recreate structures yourself.

Three steps to the finished gearbox
1. Select an automation solution
2. Download parts lists and CAD data
3. Simply recreate the automation solution

Apiro® starter kit

Apiro® starter kit

One robot gear set for eight systems

Apiro® (Greek for "infinite") modular robot gearbox system, now available as a starter kit. Instructions help you assemble your own robot.


Tech up

Tech up
  • Application examples from the drygear Apiro modular gearbox system
  • Tips on superstructures up to incl. parts lists
  • Extensive selection aid for application implementation

Cost down

Cost down
  • Cost-effective gearboxes made of solid plastic
  • Modular design for manual and motor-operated adjustments
  • Fast conversion possible

Proof

Proof
  • Worm gears made of tribologically optimised igus high-performance polymers
  • 40% better performance through iglidur® A180

Sustainability

Sustainability

The gearboxes and components at a glance

Robot gearbox with drive pin

Gearbox with drive pin

The standard version among the Apiro® gearboxes: The gearbox with drive pin enables a direct drive connection. Available transmission ratios are: 4:1, 32:1, 64:1, and optionally also: 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 16:1
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Gearbox with multi-functional profile

Gearbox with multi-functional profile

With the help of the multi-functional profile, series connections of gearboxes can be implemented, as spacings of elements or products can be regulated. This combination is often used for applications in the food or packaging industry.

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Gearbox with rotary disc

Gearbox with rotary disc

This gearbox is particularly suitable for slewing ring applications, as it can be used e.g. as a rotary axis. For example, it can be used in laboratory automation.
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Gearbox with coupling

Gearbox with coupling

The coupling can be used to attach various shafts with a maximum diameter of 12 millimetres. An exemplary application is the adaptation to linear axes.
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Bevel gear

Bevel gears are used wherever movements and forces must be transmitted at right angles. The 1:1 ratio allows torque transmission almost without loss.​​​​​​​Go to the shop​​​​​​​
Apiro® in HD

Gearboxes in hygienic design

The Apiro® gearbox in HD prevents contamination during production and enables easy and safe cleaning. Typical areas of application: Food sector, pharmaceutical industry, etc.
Cantilever axes

Cantilever axes

The linear gearbox enables different strokes in the application.  Rack and pinion elements included. Configurable in different lengths, for example, for sliding applications.
Optionally available with an integrated planetary gear.
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Apiro® cantilever axis

Cantilever axis with double axis

The cantilever axis from the Apiro® modular gearbox system is now available with a double cantilever axis. Works with motor drive or manual drive. The modules can be used serially or in parallel with strokes of 60 - 1,050mm.
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Accessories

The drygear® Apiro® accessories allow various installation options for vertical, axially horizontal movements, as well as profile stop-dog.
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Apiro connection to a linear unit

Connection to the output of drive and lead screw technology

The new connection to drylin drive technology and dryspin lead screw technology allows more flexibilty in implementing individual automation systems.

drygear® Apiro - Tested and proven

40% better performance through iglidur® A180

Service life in cycles: Apiro worm gear made of iglidur® A180 on aluminium h.c.
i=32, 20rpm at 3.5Nm
 
Continuous quality testing at our in-house test laboratory - also for customer applications We are also happy to test your application in order to better assess application scenarios.

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Installation instructions drygear Apiro

Send us your request

 1. Describe your individual application The modular gearbox system enables a wide range of automation applications with simple and complex motion sequences.  
 
2. We select the optimal components for you Our experts will find the optimal solution for you with as few components as possible.
 
3. Easy installation The gearbox construction kit is modular in design, so that different kinematics can be implemented by simply plugging them together  
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Downloads

Installation instructions for download



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