A procurement manager explains the total cost of ownership (TCO) when pairing servo motors with gearboxes, including a real-world breakdown of SEW Eurodrive costs and maintenance gotchas.
Continue ReadingStop guessing. A straightforward guide to checking and setting the correct oil level for SEW-Eurodrive gearboxes, covering different mounting positions and common misconceptions.
Continue ReadingA procurement manager explains why focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO) over upfront price led him to standardize on SEW-Eurodrive gearboxes and servo drives, sharing specific cost data and a key trigger event that changed his approach.
Continue ReadingA procurement manager's first-hand account of evaluating SEW-Eurodrive gearboxes and drives, comparing them against lower-cost alternatives, and discovering the true cost of a potential obsolescence issue.
Continue ReadingA procurement manager's story about how chasing a lower price on a SEW-EURODRIVE alternative nearly cost his company $47,000 in hidden costs, and the lessons learned about total cost of ownership.
Continue ReadingStep-by-step guide for maintenance engineers and procurement managers. Covers brake adjustment, gearbox inspection, planetary gears, cost control strategies, and how to handle urgent repairs without blowing your budget.
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