Detailed Explanation of Motor Applications in Logistics Conveying Equipment

1. Component Composition

Logistics conveying equipment, as an important part of modern warehouse logistics systems, is widely used in sorting centers, automated warehouses, and material handling in production lines. Its core components mainly include:

Drive System: Consists of the drive motor, gearbox, and transmission chain or belt, providing power output for conveyor belts, rollers, or chutes, directly determining conveying efficiency and load capacity.

Control System: Uses PLC or embedded industrial controllers to manage conveyor speed, start/stop, emergency stops, and fault detection in real-time, achieving automation and intelligence in logistics operations.

Sensing System: Equipped with various sensors such as photoelectric sensors, proximity switches, and barcode scanners to identify the position, size, weight, and type of materials, ensuring accurate sorting and process safety.

Conveying Structure: Includes conveyor belts, rollers, idlers, chains, etc., to carry and transfer materials. The structural design must meet the conveying needs for different types of materials.

Power Supply System: Typically powered by AC or DC batteries, equipped with voltage regulation modules and power management systems to ensure stable long-term operation of the equipment.

Auxiliary Systems: Such as tensioning devices, guide wheels, buffer devices, and safety protection equipment to ensure the system operates stably, efficiently, and safely.

2. Working Principle

Logistics conveying equipment works by sending instructions from the control system, which then drives the motor to move the conveyor belt or roller, achieving smooth material transportation. The sensing system monitors the status of the goods in real-time, sending feedback to the controller, which adjusts motor speed or start/stop status based on operational needs.

For example, in an automatic sorting system, when a photoelectric sensor detects that goods are approaching the sorting point, the control system can adjust the motor speed or stop the conveyor belt, working in conjunction with mechanical sorting devices to complete the material diversion accurately. If an abnormality such as blockages or material drops occurs, the sensor immediately reports back, and the system automatically initiates a safety shutdown, ensuring the safety of both equipment and personnel.

Throughout the process, the motor not only provides the driving force but also needs to respond quickly, start/stop smoothly, and adjust speed accurately to ensure efficient, stable, and continuous logistics operations.

3. The Role of Motors in the System

The motor, as the core power component in logistics conveying equipment, directly affects the operation efficiency, stability, and service life of the equipment. This is reflected in:

Power Drive: Provides continuous and stable power output for conveyor belts or rollers, meeting different load and speed requirements, ensuring smooth material transportation.

Speed Control: Through brushless DC motors or servo motors, wide speed regulation ranges are achieved, adapting to diverse work processes and pace changes.

Precise Control: By combining encoders or sensors with closed-loop control systems, high-precision control of conveyor speed and position is achieved, ensuring accurate sorting.

Smooth Start and Braking: The motor has good dynamic performance and braking torque, ensuring no shock during startup, stop, and direction change, reducing mechanical wear and risk of failure.

Compact Design: The motor needs to be small and compact to facilitate equipment integration, meeting the needs of lightweight and modular design in modern logistics equipment.

Environmental Adaptability: With a high protection rating (such as IP65 or above), it can adapt to dust, humidity, high temperature, and other complex working conditions, ensuring long-term stable operation.

4. Customized Motor Solutions

We offer a range of high-performance motors and system integration solutions to meet the diverse power needs in logistics conveying equipment applications:

GPG-BL75 Series Brushless DC Motor: Designed for light and medium load logistics conveying, featuring a high-efficiency magnetic circuit and low-inertia rotor. It offers a wide speed adjustment range and low noise operation, with built-in Hall sensors and optical encoders for precise speed and position feedback, suitable for complex sorting and transfer tasks.

GPG-PG48 Series Planetary Gear Motor: Integrates a high-strength reduction mechanism and brake system, suitable for sorting arms, steering devices, and precise positioning modules. It has excellent impact resistance and braking capabilities, ensuring stability and safety during sorting operations.

GPG-BL90 Servo Motor: Suitable for medium and large logistics conveyors and heavy-duty equipment, supporting CANopen and Modbus communication protocols for high-precision closed-loop control. Its high peak torque design ensures long-term heavy load operation, significantly improving equipment stability and work efficiency.

All products are designed with high protection ratings, dustproof, and waterproof, making them suitable for the complex conditions in warehouse environments. We also offer customized design services based on client needs, such as expanding speed ranges, optimizing torque, and ensuring interface compatibility, helping to create efficient and intelligent logistics conveying systems.