Building automation systems:
Simple, modular, flexibly expandable

drygear® Apiro modular gearbox system

Individual applications can be implemented with the drygear® Apiro modular gearbox system in a modular and cost-effective manner. Possible industries can be packaging, food, medical and also many other applications such as

Lane adjustments,
Pusher tasks,
Gears with different ratios,
Rotary tables and rotary axes

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20 new application examples for robotic modular gearbox systems

iDeas templates for easy rebuilding

The Apiro® robotic modular gearbox system is now available with 20 new iDeas templates so that you can easily recreate structures yourself.

Three steps to the finished gearbox
1. Select an automation solution
2. Download parts lists and CAD data
3. Simply recreate the automation solution

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Apiro® starter kit

One robot gear set for eight systems

Apiro® (Greek for "infinite") modular robot gearbox system, now available as a starter kit. Instructions help you assemble your own robot.

Starter kit received

Ice cream vending machine with wow effect

Seco Kältetechnik GmbH builds vending machines with a wow effect. The machine's interior, which can be seen through a transparent pane, is also a special eye-catcher. To select the ice cream, robot kinematics move at a measured pace, open the freezer, remove the ice cream, and place it in the dispensing compartment.
The Secomat IC One is equipped with Apiro robot kinematics and makes ordering ice cream a real experience.

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Expansion of partially automated machines

Expansion of partially automated production lines
For pusher and roller applications

Rotary axis application

Gearbox with 32:1 ratio with Nema 17 motor with encoder and connector
For rotary indexing tables or rotary axis movement
Example applications: laboratory area or assembly tasks

Pusher application (sliding application)

Cantilever axis coupled with gearbox and Nema 17 motor
Allows different strokes in the application
Rack and pinion elements included

Pusher application (sliding application)

Gearbox with 64:1 ratio and Nema 23 motor
Up to 1m stroke length possible
Sample application: greenhouses, window adjustments, as well as other adjustments for furniture such as windows, doors, cabinets

Press-fit procedures

Cantilever axis coupled with a gearbox and Nema 17 motor
Sample application: press-fit procedures during assembly
Up to 25N possible

Lane adjustment

Multi-functional profile connected to a gearbox with 32:1 ratio and Nema 17 motor
Sample application: packaging industry, e.g. for conveyor belts

Fast rotation

Two gearboxes with 32:1 ratio connected by a multifunction profile and a Nema 17 motor
Sample application: rolling doors

Removal of products

Interlocking system; gearbox with rotary disc and cantilever axis
Installed on a drylin linear robot
Sample application: logistics, sorting tasks, vertical farming

Cartesian robots

Combination of gearboxes and cantilever axes with multi-functional profile and an igus e-chain
Sample application: Pick and Place tasks, e.g. for vending machines, vertical farming, pharmacies

Height adjustment

Coupled gearbox with 64:1 ratio and Nema 17 motor
Sample applications: height adjustments, e.g. for extractor hoods or lamps

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Application examples from the drygear Apiro modular gearbox system
Tips on superstructures up to incl. parts lists
Extensive selection aid for application implementation

Cost down

Cost-effective gearboxes made of solid plastic
Modular design for manual and motor-operated adjustments
Fast conversion possible

Proof

Worm gears made of tribologically optimised igus high-performance polymers
40% better performance through iglidur® A180

Sustainability

Modular design enables rapid expansion, conversion and adaptation
Very light and completely lubrication-free
Materials can be recycled

The gearboxes and components at a glance

Gearbox with drive pin

The standard version among the Apiro® gearboxes: The gearbox with drive pin enables a direct drive connection. Available transmission ratios are: 4:1, 32:1, 64:1, and optionally also: 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 16:1
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Gearbox with multi-functional profile

With the help of the multi-functional profile, series connections of gearboxes can be implemented, as spacings of elements or products can be regulated. This combination is often used for applications in the food or packaging industry.

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Gearbox with rotary disc

This gearbox is particularly suitable for slewing ring applications, as it can be used e.g. as a rotary axis. For example, it can be used in laboratory automation.
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Gearbox with coupling

The coupling can be used to attach various shafts with a maximum diameter of 12 millimetres. An exemplary application is the adaptation to linear axes.
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Bevel gear

Bevel gears are used wherever movements and forces must be transmitted at right angles. The 1:1 ratio allows torque transmission almost without loss.Go to the shop

Gearboxes in hygienic design

The Apiro® gearbox in HD prevents contamination during production and enables easy and safe cleaning. Typical areas of application: Food sector, pharmaceutical industry, etc.

Cantilever axes

The linear gearbox enables different strokes in the application. Rack and pinion elements included. Configurable in different lengths, for example, for sliding applications.
Optionally available with an integrated planetary gear.
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Cantilever axis with double axis

The cantilever axis from the Apiro® modular gearbox system is now available with a double cantilever axis. Works with motor drive or manual drive. The modules can be used serially or in parallel with strokes of 60 - 1,050mm.
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Accessories

The drygear® Apiro® accessories allow various installation options for vertical, axially horizontal movements, as well as profile stop-dog.
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Connection to the output of drive and lead screw technology

The new connection to drylin drive technology and dryspin lead screw technology allows more flexibilty in implementing individual automation systems.

drygear® Apiro - Tested and proven

40% better performance through iglidur® A180

Service life in cycles: Apiro worm gear made of iglidur® A180 on aluminium h.c.
i=32, 20rpm at 3.5Nm

Continuous quality testing at our in-house test laboratory - also for customer applications We are also happy to test your application in order to better assess application scenarios.

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Installation instructions drygear Apiro

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1. Describe your individual application The modular gearbox system enables a wide range of automation applications with simple and complex motion sequences.

2. We select the optimal components for you Our experts will find the optimal solution for you with as few components as possible.

3. Easy installation The gearbox construction kit is modular in design, so that different kinematics can be implemented by simply plugging them together

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Downloads

EU_2019_robolink_Datenblatt_Apiro_MAT0074626.20.pdf

Apiro_STEP_Data.zip

Installation instructions for download

robolinkAPIRO_canilever_axis.pdf

robolink APIRO_multi-functional_profile.pdf

robolink APIRO_set_.pdf

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Building automation systems: Simple, modular, flexibly expandable

drygear® Apiro modular gearbox system

20 new application examples for robotic modular gearbox systems

iDeas templates for easy rebuilding

Apiro® starter kit

One robot gear set for eight systems

Ice cream vending machine with wow effect

Expansion of partially automated machines

Rotary axis application

Pusher application (sliding application)

Pusher application (sliding application)

Press-fit procedures

Lane adjustment

Fast rotation

Removal of products

Cartesian robots

Height adjustment

Tech up

Cost down

Proof

Sustainability

The gearboxes and components at a glance

Gearbox with drive pin

Gearbox with multi-functional profile

Gearbox with rotary disc

Gearbox with coupling

Bevel gear

Gearboxes in hygienic design

Cantilever axes

Cantilever axis with double axis

Accessories

Connection to the output of drive and lead screw technology

drygear® Apiro - Tested and proven

40% better performance through iglidur® A180

Send us your request

Downloads

Installation instructions for download

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Building automation systems:
Simple, modular, flexibly expandable