Application areas / Food industry

Solutions for the food industry: single- and twin-screw extruder gearboxes for pasta and snack extrusion, and 1, 2 or 3-shaft gearboxes for food mixer drives

Motomeccanica specialises in the design and manufacture of customised gearboxes for single- and twin-screw extruders, as well as for food mixers with 1, 2 or 3-shaft configurations, used in the production of pasta, snacks, crackers and confectionery.

All gearboxes are also available in ATEX 2014/34/EU versions for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Each gearbox is the result of a dedicated design process, developed in close collaboration with the customer to ensure perfect compatibility with the characteristics of the plant and specific production requirements.

Food mixer drive gearboxes

Food mixer drive gearboxes are used in dough processing for pasta, crackers, snacks and confectionery.

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Gearboxes for Twin-Screw Extruders

Twin-screw gearboxes are specifically designed for the extrusion of pasta and snacks.

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Gearboxes for single-screw extruders

Motomeccanica specialises in the design and manufacture of customised gearboxes for single- and twin-screw extruders, as well as for food mixers with 1, 2 or 3-shaft configurations

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Other application areas:

Ceramics and bricks

Gearboxes for grinding mills and extruders for presses: robust and reliable solutions, designed to withstand high stresses and ensure long service life.

Cosmetic

Gearboxes for mixers and extruders in soap and detergent manufacturing (DSS): reliable and durable solutions for continuous and demanding processes.

Hydroelectric

Speed increasers for Kaplan turbines, Francis turbines, Archimedean screws and crossflow turbines. Designed to ensure high performance and maximum operating efficiency.

Lifting

Lifting gearboxes: designed for stability, safety and durability in harsh operating conditions

Machine tools

Gearboxes for machine tools: precise, reliable and durable solutions, ideal for ensuring rigidity and zero backlash in continuous work cycles.

Mining Sector

Gearboxes for conveyor belt : robust and reliable solutions, designed to ensure durability and resistance in extreme and dusty environments.

Naval

Gearboxes for shaft line turning gear: maximum reliability during slow but delicate manoeuvres and ability to transmit high torque at low speeds.

Nuclear

Gearboxes for the nuclear sector, designed for lifting applications in critical environments. ATEX 2014/34/EU certified and compliant with standard CRT 60.C.011.01, they offer maximum reliability, robustness and full compliance with international regulations.

Oil & Gas

Gearboxes for reciprocating pumps, also available in ATEX 2014/34/EU certified versions and compliant with API 677 standards. Reliability, safety and optimal performance for operation in critical environments.

OTHER

Customised gearboxes for special applications, tailor-made to meet the technical requirements of the customer.

Plastic

Gearboxes for the plastics industry, suitable for single- and twin-screw extruders. Maximum precision and reliability for high-performance extrusion processes.

Rubber Industry

Gearboxes for rubber processing applications, including calender drives, mixer drives and extruders. Engineered to withstand heavy loads and high torque.

Steel industry

Gearboxes for the steel industry: winders, double helical gearboxes, shears, gearboxes for rolling mill distributors, horizontal and vertical rolling stands, right-angle gearboxes, as well as units with gear shifting and differential. Reliability and performance guaranteed at every stage of the production process.

Test benches

Gearboxes for test benches: customised solutions designed to ensure maximum reliability, precision and durability in all testing conditions.

Waste Shredders

Waste shredder gearboxes: robust and reliable solutions designed to guarantee high torque, durability and resistance in harsh operating conditions.