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Slew drives - a complete, ready-to-mount solution from Rothe Erde

rothe erde® slew drives

Slew drives are ready-to-mount modules which are capable of transmitting forces and high torques. rothe erde® slew drives consist of a ball bearing and a worm screw enclosed by a housing structure. Possible applications for slewing drives are machines in the:

  • construction

  • agriculture and

  • forestry industries.

Examples include loading cranes, lifting platforms and steering systems for special vehicles.

Rothe Erde is at your side as a reliable manufacturer of slew drives. Please feel free to contact us via our contact form and arrange a non-binding consultation.

Universal solution for maximum flexibility

  • Continuous or cyclical 360° rotation of the attached structure is possible

  • The drive engine can be attached from the right or left

  • Setting the gear clearance is not necessary when assembling. The manufacturer takes care of this.

  • Simple assembly and maintenance

  • Optimal use of space

  • The gearing is self-locking, an additional brake is not necessary

  • Continuous operation and easy set-up

Find out which slew drive fits your application.

Download our data sheet now!

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Your advantages at a glance

  • Ready-to-mount solution
  • Compact design
Ready-to-mount solution
Compact design
  • Customized solutions
  • Competent manufacturer
Customized solutions
Competent manufacturer

rothe erde® slew drives: Little effort for installation

Slew drives are modular power drives and they standout through their compact design. The robust slewing bearing precisely meshes with the worm gear and secures an optimal transfer of forces and high output torque. Our design and manufacturing experience guarantees an innovative product with a low overall height and reliable operation.

Our rothe erde® slew drives provide a complete, ready-to-mount solution. Procurement and mounting of several components is no longer necessary. The global presence of Rothe Erde provides you worldwide access to the most popular standard dimensions with quick lead times. Thanks to versatile interfaces you get the highest flexibility for the connection of:

  • hydraulic motors

  • electric motors

  • brakes and

  • sensors.

The enclosed housing guarantees a sustainable, low-maintenance operation without loss of lubrication, as well as protection against environmental influences.

Due to their compact design, slew drives are well suited for usage in the construction, agriculture and forestry industries. Examples are loading cranes, aerial working platforms, as well as steering systems for special vehicles.

Typical applications

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We offer the different dimension and construction series with straight or helical gearing, with an open or closed structure, as well as with screws and casing. We use different materials when manufacturing, based on the customer's requirements and operational conditions.

Technical features
Raceway diameter222 mm up to 640 mm (9 in up to 25 in)
Max. output torqueUp to 43,000 Nm (31,585 Ibf-ft)
WeightUp to 250 kg (551 Ibs)
LubricationGrease
Temperature range-20°C up to +40°C
DesignEnclosed housing, ball bearing
Slewing range360°
Technical features
Raceway diameter222 mm up to 640 mm (9 in up to 25 in)
Max. output torqueUp to 43,000 Nm (31,585 Ibf-ft)
WeightUp to 250 kg (551 Ibs)
LubricationGrease
Temperature range-20°C up to +40°C
DesignEnclosed housing, ball bearing
Slewing range360°

Standard design or customized solutions suitable for your application

Standard design or customized solutions suitable for your application

rothe erde® slew drives

Our slewing drives are available in a large variety of standard design sizes. If you are looking for an individual solution, we will gladly develop a slew drive tailored to your requirements.

Contact us – we will be happy to help you!

Industry applications

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Cranes & lifting devices

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Solar energy

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Aerospace

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