The Relationship Between Indramat and IndraDrive

Originally, Indramat produced its drives exclusively under its own brand until it was acquired by Rexroth. Initially focused on electric drives, the acquisition allowed the inclusion of Rexroth's hydraulic and pneumatic drives into their lineup. After merging into Bosch Rexroth, these products were rebranded as IndraDrive.

Currently, Indramat drives are no longer being manufactured since the brand itself has been dissolved, with the last of its products produced over twenty years ago. Today, these drives are categorized as legacy equipment. Despite being outdated, Indramat drives are still celebrated for their robustness, durability, and superior performance, often outlasting their expected lifespan when maintained according to their specifications.

Associating Indramat Drives with IndraDrive Models

The main groups of Indramat drives each have specific corresponding models within the IndraDrive series. Here are the associations:

- Indramat DDS is compatible with IndraDrive HMS.

- Indramat DKC matches with either IndraDrive HCS02 or HCS03.

- Indramat DKR is compatible with IndraDrive HMV-R.

- Indramat DKS works with either IndraDrive HCS02 or HCS03.

- Indramat RAC matches with IndraDrive HMV-R.

- Indramat TDM can be paired with IndraDrive HCS02, HCS03, or HMS.

It's important to recognize that multiple legacy Indramat drives can map to a single IndraDrive model.

FAQs

Is it possible to directly replace an Indramat drive with an IndraDrive?

Directly replacing an Indramat drive with an IndraDrive is not typically feasible. If an Indramat DDS drive fails, for example, installing an IndraDrive HMS as a straightforward swap won't suffice to reactivate the system. The entire system may require various adjustments, potentially incurring significant costs, especially if the current machinery setup is to be preserved. Upgrading the system might become necessary under such circumstances.

Why might one prefer an Indramat drive to an IndraDrive?

Legacy Indramat drives are generally much more cost-effective than the corresponding IndraDrive options, which can sometimes be up to ten times more expensive. Implementing an IndraDrive within an existing Indramat setup may necessitate extensive modifications or even complete machinery replacements, leading to hefty expenses. Therefore, maintaining and repairing Indramat drives could be a more economical and efficient solution to ensure continued performance and reliability.