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title: Gear reducers in the manufacturing of ceramics
description: Speed variators in glass and ceramic processing offer precise industrial solutions, reducing production downtime and bringing great efficiency.
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# [Gear reducers in the manufacturing of ceramics](https://marketing.varvel.com/blog/en/gear-reducers-in-manifacturing-of-ceramics)

 Written by [Marketing Varvel](https://marketing.varvel.com/blog/en/author/marketing-varvel) | Jul 8, 2022 7:34:02 AM

The choice of **speed reducers** (also called “**gear reducers**”) in the **ceramics industry** should consider that this manufacturing process is **steeped in craftsmanship**, especially in terms of **skilled and highly specialized workforce.**

With time, the **glass and ceramics industry** has undergone a series of **evolutions and modernizations**, with the introduction of internal **automation solutions** that have given rise to a significant **increase in production capacity**. The main guarantee currently required for the **machinery used in the ceramics manufacturing process** is the ability to **minimize downtime** for equipment maintenance and repairs.

Therefore, the production lines must count on **reliable and performing equipment** that can ensure the **constant flow** necessary to satisfy the requirements of an increasingly demanding market.

Likewise, it is crucial that such machines can be **adapted and customized**: you can find out how you can customize your device thanks to the **modularity of Varvel’s speed reducers** by reading [**our in-depth analysis**](https://marketing.varvel.com/blog/en/system-customization-thanks-to-the-modularity-of-speed-variators).

## Varvel: the machinery manufacturers’ partner in the ceramics industry

Thanks to its range of reliable and technologically advanced **gear reducers**, easily implementable in various automatic solutions, **Varvel** is the ideal supplier for **machinery manufacturers** that operate in the **ceramics industry.**

**Varvel’s gear reducers** are extremely popular in this sector because they are **designed for applications typically used in process automation**. Varvel is, therefore, the preferred partner for numerous brands that manufacture **equipment for ceramics and glass processing**.

**Varvel’s drive solutions** offer the perfect answer to different market needs in terms of:

- Stricter environmental standards
- Effective responses to the increase in energy costs
- Growing emphasis on social responsibility in the manufacturing sector

Typical applications of this industry, that sees Varvel stand out for the **Made in Italy quality of its gear reducers**, include:

- End-of-line sorting for ceramic tiles
- Surface grinding and polishing
- Brick drying

And many other **production processes**.

## Varvel’s worm gearboxes in ceramics processing

**Varvel’s series of worm gearboxes** is available in different types and is an ideal solution for **the ceramics industry**:

- Single-stage
- With cylindrical pre-torque
- Two-stage

These **gearboxes** have a **maximum power of 25 kW** and reduction ratios ranging from **5:1 to 10,000:1**, while their output torque is expected to be **around 3020 Nm**.

The **worm screws** that Varvel offers to the ceramic sector have a **standard ZI profile** and are generated with a **shaped wheel** to ensure maximum angular precision in the motion transmission.

Other **product features** include:

- Standard Freudenberg sealing rings
- Standard Klueber PG oil
- High-quality, low backlash CM spindle bearings
- Reduced mesh backlash, less than 25’ as standard
- Controlled reduced play on request
- FKM low-friction Freudenberg sealing rings on request
- Optional vent plug

**Varvel’s “made to stock” production** ensures maximum speed in delivery times and, consequently, absolute reliability even at peak times.

Finally, it is important to remember that the **elastic coupling developed by Varvel** for the connection between gearboxes and motors (IEC, NEMA, BRUSHLESS, STEPPER) is an **advanced and flexible solution** to be used as an alternative to traditional coupling with key – all **without any increase** in the gearbox’s total size.

Even installing different types of motors is **simple and intuitive**: all you need to do is **replace the attachment flange** with one of the **over one hundred servomotor models** currently available for installation on Varvel gearboxes.

### Other types of gearboxes used in machines for the ceramics industry

In addition to the **worm gearboxes** used in precision machines (i.e., for end-of-line sorting for ceramic tiles, surface grinding and polishing and brick drying), the **ceramics industry** also makes extensive use of other types of **Varvel gearboxes**, such as our [**RG Series**](https://varvel.com/en/products/rg-series/) of planetary gearboxes with reduced backlash, [**RN Series**](https://varvel.com/en/products/rn-series/) of parallel shaft gearboxes, [**RD Series**](https://varvel.com/en/products/rd-series/) of in-line helical gearboxes and our 3-stage in-line bevel helical gearboxes and vertical 3-stage right angle bevel helical gearboxes ([**RO Series**](https://varvel.com/en/products/ro-series/) and [**RV Series**](https://varvel.com/en/products/rv-series/) respectively).

You can learn more about **Varvel products** by [**downloading our brochure**](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://varvel.com/varvel-download/9219/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1657188082312076&usg=AOvVaw0Qgh4Aboh_gm3t1X-0uhSb).

Finally, we remind you that, in **full compliance** with the [**European Directive**](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/IT/ALL/?uri=celex%3A31994L0009) for the use of machinery or equipment in potentially explosive environments, the products part of the **Varvel range are ATEX-version speed reducers**, and hence equipment suitable for:

- A safe use even in potentially explosive atmospheres
- Flammability limits
- High-temperature resistance

Would you like to receive **specialized advice on Varvel’s variable speed drives for your ceramic company**? [**Get in touch**](https://varvel.com/en/contacts/) with our experts.

 

 

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