The new Siemens MultipleDrive

Siemens MultipleDrive is an innovative drive system for vertical roller mills focusing on availability.


The new FLENDER MultipleDrive is a modular drive system for vertical roller mills. It further expands the power range to account for the trend towards larger single mill units which in turn demands an increased availability and reliability.

 

The drive train

With the MultipleDrive, Siemens has introduced a modular drive system for vertical roller mills which accommodates the growing demand for high mill power as well as ensuring high availability of the drive train with its modular and compact components. Proven components are combined to an active redundant drive system for mill powers up to 16 

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