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NORD Offers Optimum Conveyor Functionality with NORDAC ON/ON+ VFDs

NORDAC ON/ON+ variable frequency drives are available in 3 frame sizes for scalable functionality.

NORDAC ON/ON+ variable frequency drives deliver intelligent control of conveyor systems with an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface to improve efficiency, reduce system variants, and optimize performance. Learn More …

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Exhibits Innovative, Reliable Solutions at AAAE

NORD’s airport industry solutions focus on high efficiency, variant reduction, and reducing operating costs.

Industry leader, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, returns to AAAE with their modular product line designed with high efficiency, versatility, and reliability in mind. Learn More …

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Innovative DuoDrive is UL/CSA Certified

The DuoDrive integrates a high efficiency IE5+ synchronous motor with a single-stage helical gear unit into one compact housing for optimized system efficiency, high power density, and quiet operation.

The DuoDrive integrated gear unit and motor from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is a compact, high efficiency solution engineered for users in the fields of intralogistics, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries. Learn More …

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Attends MODEX with Dynamic Solutions for Intralogistics

NORD's drive solutions ensure reliable operation, dynamic control, and long service life for intralogistics systems, maximizing system availability. Learn More …

NORD Exhibits Rugged, Reliable Solutions at GEAPS EXCHANGE

NORD’s grain industry solutions focus on reliability, performance, and versatility.

NORD’s modular product line includes industrial gear units with output torques up to 2,495,900 lb-in, electric motors with explosion protection, and an innovative, compact screw conveyor package. Learn More …

NORD: Reliable Drive Solutions for Post and Parcel

: High-efficiency IE5+ synchronous motors fully match with the NORD modular system to deliver constant torque over a wide speed range, reduce variants, and lower operating costs.

NORD’s drive solutions focus on efficient technology to reduce system variants, lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and reduce energy consumption. Learn More …

NORD: Poultry Processing Solutions at IPPE 2024

NORD’s smooth body gear units adhere to hygiene guidelines with their easy-to-clean surfaces.

NORD offers complete, modular solutions for the poultry and meat processing industry that are reliable, hygienic, and can reduce system variants. Learn More …

NORD Supplies Innovative Solutions for Crane Industry

Applications for the Crane Industry

NORD's crane drive solutions utilize heavy-duty gear motors, dynamic electronic controls, safety modules for efficient, & reliable crane system operation. Learn More …

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Charts a Path Towards a More Sustainable Future

NORD has developed a Corporate Social Responsibility plan to lower their carbon footprint and assume responsibility for social, ecological, and economic aspects by 2025. Learn More …

NORD Product Manager Receives AGMA Award for MAXXDRIVE

Hani Almoghrabi, Product Manager for Large Industrial Drives, received an award for contributions to a published document on gear unit thermal capacity. Learn More …

NORD Powers High-Speed Grain Loading Systems

Michigan design and engineering firm turns to NORD DRIVESYSTEMS for the gear motors that help keep the world fed and its cargo moving. Learn More …

NORD Offers Reliable Drive Solutions for Bulk Goods

NORD MAXXDRIVE Series

NORD's reliable solutions for the bulk goods industry withstand harsh ambient conditions and offer versatile performance tailored to application demands. Learn More …

ShowFab and NORD Ensuring Seamless Productions

The show must go on, and with the help of ShowFab and NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, it does: on time, within budget, and with no surprises. Learn More …

NORD's Innovative and Reliable Packaging Solutions at PACK EXPO

NORD offers comprehensive drive solutions for end-of-the-line packaging, covering filling, sealing, palletizing, and wrapping processes. Learn More …

NORD's IE5+ Permanent Magnet Motors: New Design

NORD expands their high-efficiency electric motor portfolio with new design and larger frame sizes following the successful launch of IE5+ motors. Learn More …

NORD's New IEC/NEMA Input Adapters Enhance Performance

Improved design offers added value with increased configurability and minimal maintenance. Learn More …

NORD USA Expands Operations with Texas Production Facility

The new building will have assembly and office space totaling over 85,000 sq. ft. and is expected to begin assembling gear units by the end of June 2023. Learn More …

Intelligent Heat Recovery on Machine Tools by NORD

Innovative system utilizes heat generated from production machinery for climate control and water heating throughout NORD manufacturing facility. Learn More …

NORD Displays Reliable Airport Drive Solutions

NORD’s latest airport technology includes the high efficiency IE5+ product portfolio and standardized LogiDrive complete drive solution. Learn More …

NORD Delivers End-of-Line Packaging Economical Solutions

Decentralized drive solutions with asynchronous motors offer up to 50% cost benefits, compact footprint, and high-efficiency operation. Learn More …

NORD in Aurich, Germany Celebrates 35 years

For more than 40 years, NORD has been developing electronic control products and is one of the pioneers of innovative variable frequency drive technology. Learn More …

NORD Earns Silver Sustainability Certificate from EcoVadis

Nord's commitment to economic efficiency and sustainability places them among the top 6% of industry manufacturers according to EcoVadis assessments. Learn More …

NORD's Role in Wastewater Treatment Overhaul

Growing tourism community in Oregon finds dependability, affordability, and sustainability in NORD drive solutions for facility upgrade. Learn More …

NORD Plays Role in Confectionary Equipment Redesign

AD Process Equipment turned to their long-time supplier to help develop its revamped line of belt coating machines. Learn More …

NORD Exhibits High-Efficiency Solutions at ProMat 2023

NORD will be at ProMat 2023 held in Chicago, IL March 20-23 to showcase their latest supply chain technology and system solutions. Learn More …

Displays High-Performance Drive Solutions at CONEXPO

NORD offers construction industry solutions with MAXXDRIVE gear units, helical bevel gear units, parallel shaft gear units, and efficient electric motors. Learn More …

NORD Material Handling Solutions at GEAPS Exchange

The drive system manufacturer showcases modular gear units, industrial gear units, electric motors, and control products at GEAPS Exchange. Learn More …

NORD Exceeds $1 Billion in Sales for First Time

After achieving record sales in 2021, the drive technology leader continues to find success and surpass their previous goals. Learn More …

NORD Powers Intralogistics Systems with Efficiency

NORD’s intralogistics drive solutions intelligently control conveyor systems for smooth, efficient operation and precise positioning.

NORD’s modular system of gear units, motors, and variable frequency drives work in unison to transport items efficiently and safely across all intralogistics and warehouse systems. Learn More …

NORD Helps Drive the Future of Automotive Assembly

Since 2014, OCC Systems and NORD DRIVESYSTEMS have teamed up to supply hundreds of Torque Arm Conveyor Drives to automakers in North America. Learn More …

NORD's Reliable Drive Solutions for Bulk Handling

NORD’s solutions include heavy-duty industrial gear units, electric motors, and intelligently controlled variable frequency drives. Learn More …

Provides Drive Solutions for Sophisticated Feed Mill

Harrison Poultry selected NORD DRIVESYSTEMS to be the main gearmotor supplier for its $52 million state-of-the-art feed mill in Crawfordville, Georgia. Learn More …

NORD Provides High Efficiency Automation for Airports

The global industry provider creates configurable solutions for check-in, sorting, high-speed transport, baggage reclaim, and more. Learn More …

NORD's New MAXXDRIVE XD Gear Units for Cranes & Hoists

The new MAXXDRIVE XD series extends NORD's powerful MAXXDRIVE IGU with optimized center distance for industrial cranes and hoists. Learn More …

NORD Enhances Purchase Process with myNORD Portal

NORD’s online tools provide customers with a convenient, service-friendly online experience and up-to-the-minute status information. Learn More …

NORD's Efficient Drive Solutions for Wastewater Treatment

NORD's specialized drive solutions ensure functional safety and durability in harsh wastewater treatment environments for a long service life. Learn More …

NORD's LogiDrive System: Optimized Solution for Logistics

The modular system is engineered to be maintenance-friendly, cost effective, and energy efficient even with partial load ranges and low speeds. Learn More …

Reliable Gear Units from NORD for the Steel Industry

Even under demanding electrical and mechanical loads, NORD drive solutions ensure top performance and safe operation. Learn More …

NORD Delivers Warehouse Logistics Drive Technology

Innovative solutions focus on high system availability, energy efficiency, intelligent control, and reduction of variants. Learn More …

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS' Airport Technology on Display

NORD to showcase the new IE5+ high efficiency product portfolio and other innovative airport technology solutions. Learn More …

NORD's MAXXDRIVE Industrial Gear Units for High Torque

NORD’s parallel axis and right-angle IGUs are powerful and reliable with up to 2,495,900 lb-in of torque, ratios from 5.54 – 30,000:1, and 2.5 – 8,075 HP. They are low maintenance, ensure a long service life, and are highly adaptable to fluctuating ambient conditions. Learn More …

NORD's Reliable Drive Solutions for Distribution Centers

NORD’s drive solutions for the post and parcel industry focus on energy efficiency, variant reduction, and low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Learn More …

NORD Showcases Configurable Drive Solutions at GEAPS

Company set to feature their modular lines of gear units, industrial gear units, electric motors, and controls in Kansas City, Missouri, March 26th - 29th. Learn More …

Reliable Drive Solutions for Distribution Centers

NORD exhibits at MODEX in Atlanta, GA, featuring groundbreaking IE5+ synchronous motors, DuoDrive, and NORDAC ON/ON+ VFDs. Learn More …

NORD looks to a future of continued growth in 2022

Company had an impressive 2021 with the launch of four new products, comprehensive investments, and double-digit sales increases. Learn More …

Redesigned 100 Frame Motors Usher in Modern Engineering

NORD’s new 3 HP and 4 HP motors are service friendly, have an optimized design that is ready to meet the worldwide demand for energy efficient drives. Learn More …

Predictive Maintenance for Machine Efficiency & Safety

NORD's condition monitoring solution enhances service life, reduces downtime, service costs, and material expenses through status-based maintenance. Learn More …

NORD Expands Power Range with NORDAC PRO VFDs

NORDAC PRO SK 500P VFD family expands with two more frame sizes for enhanced performance, precision, and functionality range. Learn More …

NORD PROFIsafe Module: Drive System Safety

Incorporation of new functions with decentralized drive technology provides additional safety for NORD drive systems. Learn More …

NORD Delivers Technology for Baggage Handling Systems

NORD introduces DuoDrive, IE5+ synchronous motors, and NORDAC ON/ON+ VFDs for intelligent drive solutions meeting airport industry needs. Learn More …

NORD’s New IEC And NEMA Input Adapters Enhance Performance and Flexibility While Increasing Technical Advantages

Increased configurability and improved design offer added value and minimal maintenance. Learn More …

NORD Variable Frequency Drives for Conveyor Applications

NORD's NORDAC FLEX VFDs are versatile, economical, and offer a wide power range. Learn More …

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Announces New High-Efficiency Products at PACK EXPO 2021

DuoDrive gear units, IE5+ synchronous motors, NORDAC ON/ON+ and SK500P VFDs, and rugged CLINCHER gear units. Learn More …

NORD High Efficiency Solutions for Intralogistics

Leading drive solution provider offers configurable gear units, electric motors, and VFDs for precise control of conveyor systems, sortation devices. Learn More …

NORD Supports Bulk Material Handling with New Solutions

Safe, reliable, and efficient drive systems from NORD are ideal for bulk material handling systems that need to perform in demanding environments. Learn More …

NORD's Small CLINCHER™ Gear Units: Power and Reliability

NORD's redesigned small CLINCHER gear units offer higher power and torque capacity, replacing SK0182NB, 0282NB, and 1382NB units for various applications. Learn More …

NORD’s Grain Industry Solutions on Display at GEAPS Exchange

NORD offers safe, reliable, and efficient drive system solutions for the grain industry, designed for performance and production process requirements. Learn More …

NORD to Showcase Airport Technology Solutions at AAAE

NORD will be exhibiting at the 93rd Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 11th – 13th. Located at Booth 813, they will be highlighting their airport technology solutions including drive systems for check-in, sorting, high-speed transport, baggage handling, and more. Learn More …

Condition Monitoring Enables Predictive Maintenance

NORD's Condition Monitoring integrates actuators and sensors with internal PLC in VFDs detecting issues early. Learn More …

MAXXDRIVE IGU for Tough Applications

Rugged, reliable, and thermally optimized, NORD’s industrial gear units are ready to take on the most demanding industrial drive technology requirements. Learn More …

NORD: A Strong, Reliable Partner for Industries Worldwide

NORD overcomes challenges, serving 100+ industries with 20M+ standard product configurations to keep the world moving reliably. Learn More …

Intelligent NORD Drive Technology in the Cowshed

Discover Celi Invest's cow brushes with NORD's NORDBLOC.1® helical gearboxes and NORDAC BASE VFDs. Learn More …

Experience NORD’s Digital Trade Fair in 360°

NORD introduces a digital show format alongside ProMatDX to provide attendees with a unique product overview displaying their wide capabilities. Learn More …

Management Statement on the New High-Efficiency Portfolio

NORD's parallel axis and right-angle IGUs offer high torque, wide ratios, and horsepower range. Learn More …

NORD Provides Drive Electronics for a Wide Range of Applications

NORD's wide portfolio includes motor starters and VFDs with scalable functions, high precision regulation, easy installation, and reliable operation. Learn More …

NORD Offers Versatile, Robust Drive Solutions for the Baking Industry

With its lightweight, corrosion-resistant gear units, smooth surface motors, and variable frequency drives, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is a powerful partner for the baking industry. The company’s strong, reliable drive solutions for mixing and agitation processes further extend the drive technology specialist's product portfolio. Learn More …

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Launches New Website to Better Serve Customers

NORD website redesigned for enhanced user experience, integrating shop and service offers for improved usability. Learn More …

NORD IE5+ Motors Offer New Levels of Energy Efficiency

NORD's new IE5+ motors: highly efficient, compact for demanding conveying. Learn More …

NORD Offers New ECO Energy & Carbon Emission Optimization Service

The right drive selection delivers long-term benefits to your bottom line. The NORD ECO service will help you identify the most energy-efficient units for your application. Learn More …

NORD to Host Product Demos at PACK EXPO Connects

New products include condition monitoring for predictive maintenance and IE5+ Ultra-Premium High Efficiency synchronous motors. Learn More …

NORD ensures roll production at Fine Lady Bakeries

Even in case of emergency, you can rely on the service and delivery availability of NORD DRIVESYSTEMS. When Fine Lady Bakeries, the Banbury based British bakery producer, needed to replace a failed, but vital gear unit in the proofing cabinet, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS managed to rapidly supply a gear unit with a specifically designed and manufactured special shaft from the NORD standard range. Learn More …

NORD Uses Environmentally Friendly High-solid Paints

NORD uses coatings and paints for surface protection and aesthetic appeal. Latest high-solid paints reduce solvent emissions, meeting legal requirements. Learn More …

MAXXDRIVE® XT Industrial Gear Units

Two-stage MAXXDRIVE XT right-angle gear units from NORD are ideal for belt conveyor systems in heavy-duty applications. Learn More …

NORD drive technology for overhead machinery at theatres

DTS2 and NORD DRIVESYSTEMS collaborate to modernize stage technology at Theater aan het Spui. Learn More …

NORD Variable Frequency Drives from 0.33 to 200 HP

Full line of drive electronics provides exceptional flexibility with a wide range of customization options. Learn More …

Innovation for Mixing & Agitating Processes

MAXXDRIVE® industrial gear units provide an ideal solution for specialized applications. Learn More …

Efficient bending with parallel shaft gear motors

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers the NORD ECO service to assist in identifying the most energy-efficient drive units for your specific application. Learn More …

Hollow Socket Shaft Design Eliminates Couplings

Custom-engineered shaft options are now widely available to provide coupling-free installations on select gear units. Learn More …

NORDAC PRO SK 500P variable frequency drives

The NORDAC PRO SK 500P variable frequency drives by NORD DRIVESYSTEMS deliver high performance within control cabinets. Learn More …

NORD MAXXDRIVE® Industrial Gear Units

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers robust industrial gear units known for their high power density, quiet operation, and exceptional reliability. Learn More …

Clay in Tunnel Construction Challenges Drives

Railway tunnel construction requires specialized conveyor belt systems and geared motors to meet the unique demands of the project. Learn More …

NORD Launches Online Spare Parts Shop

New online tool makes ordering spare and replacement parts easier than ever. Learn More …

Decentralized NORD Drive Technology in Large Wine Cellars

For more than 8 years, NORD has supplied the French manufacturer of wine pumps, CAZAUX ROTORFLEX, with drive systems for their patented rotary lobe pumps. Learn More …

NORD's 2020 Products and Strategic Investments

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is extending the industrial gear unit assembly and logistics areas as well as the paint department and more. Learn More …

New Surface Protection Options

Company announces new, high-quality coating options for customized drive solutions. Learn More …

NORD Geared Motors for Gravel pits & Quarries

NorStone AG gravel works in Tau, Norway, successfully transitioned to durable geared motors provided by NORD DRIVESYSTEMS. Learn More …

New Cabinet VFDs from NORD

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has launched the NORDAC® PRO SK 500P, a state-of-the-art control cabinet VFD with ultimate functionality, connectivity & modularity. Learn More …

NORD Gearmotors Drive the Grain Industry

NORD keeps the grain industry moving with safe, reliable, and efficient solutions to power bucket elevators, conveyors, feeders, slide gates, and more. Learn More …

New Energy-Efficient Motor Power from 0.16 - 60 HP

New UNIVERSAL motor extends NORD's portfolio of asynchronous electric motors Learn More …

Intelligent Drive Solutions for Intralogistics

Supply chain efficiencies are powered by NORD’s high-performance drive systems Learn More …

Extruder Flanges for MAXXDRIVE Industrial Gear Units

Manufacturers in the plastics and rubber processing industries appreciate the long service life, low maintenance, and energy efficiency of NORD’s drive solutions. Learn More …

Predictive Maintenance Concepts from NORD

Manufacturers in the plastics and rubber processing industries enjoy the long service life, and energy efficiency of NORD’s drive solutions. Learn More …

Power Transmission for Robotic Parking Systems

Twenty-year relationship punctuated by two Guinness World Records for Robotic Parking’s next-generation parking facilities Learn More …

New Bluetooth Commissioning and Service Solution

NORDCON APP and NORDAC® ACCESS BT provide wireless monitoring of variable frequency drives Learn More …

NORD Delivers Drive Solutions for Intelligent Brewing

Cover story highlights how two breweries rely on NORD products to produce specialized brews Learn More …

NORD Gear Expands its Charlotte Facility

Manufacturing and office space at satellite facility in Charlotte to double in size as NORD’s southeast presence grows Learn More …

NORD Supports the Digital Transition

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers drive solutions that enable seamless integration and compatibility with Industry 4.0 requirements. Learn More …

NORD to Showcase Packaging Industry Solutions

NORD’s intelligent drive solutions increase productivity, reduce costs for packaging, processing and material handling industries Learn More …

August 2019 Power Transmission Engineering Article

Article highlights NORD’s ability to deliver new technologies and system efficiency with new decentralized drives, NORDAC ACCESS BT and more Learn More …

NORD Gear Tapped to Develop and Deliver Training

Online course will provide training on grain elevator equipment maintenance Learn More …

NORD Named a Top 10 Motion Control Systems Provider

Distinguished panel taps global leader in drive technology solutions for inclusion based on industry prowess and growth Learn More …

NORD Extends Line of Single-Stage Gear Units

NORDBLOC SK 971.1

New NORDBLOC® helical gear units deliver industry-leading thrust load capacity Learn More …

NORD Gives Customers Multiple Paths to Rapid Support

From afterhours assistance to a robust online configuration tool, NORD’s superior customer service helps drive three years of double-digit sales growth. Learn More …

Modular ATEX drives - Protection against gas and dust

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, an ATEX certified manufacturer, possesses extensive expertise in explosion-protected drive technology. Learn More …

NORD Industrial Gear Units

In the "Linthal 2015" project, NORD IGUs powered conveyor belts in an underground chamber for a pumped storage power station. Learn More …

NORD Gear Conveyor Technologies in Quarries

SMIL, a metal construction company based in Montpellier, specializes in manufacturing conveyor system solutions using drives sourced from Germany. Learn More …

App and Bluetooth stick: NORD gets things moving

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS enables mobile handling of drive technology through the NORDCON APP and NORDAC ACCESS BT. Learn More …

myNORD: The right drive solution at a click

The myNORD customer portfolio provides practical support for the configuration and ordering of your drive technology. Simple, always available and fast. Learn More …

What Is A Gearmotor? What Are Its Uses?

Are you interested in what a gear motor is, and the many applications it can have in its many industries? Learn more from NORD here! Learn More …

The Full Range of NORD Products

Learn about the full spectrum of NORD Products, including Electric Motors, Geared Motors, Gear Units, and Inverters Learn More …

Grain Processing System Solutions

Grain requires temperature control, protection from sparks or electrical arcs and the restriction of contamination in conveyance systems. Learn More …

NORD Gear Motors for Conveyor Systems

Learn more about different NORD Drivesystems' motors and their many applications in the conveyor systems industry. Learn More …

MyNORD Customer Portal

Working with NORD has never been easier with the MyNORD Customer Portal. Learn More …

NORD Next Generation Two-Stage Bevel Gear Motors

Compact design and washdown housing option are ideal for light conveying and manufacturing Learn More …

Drive Technology for intralogistics applications

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS now offers standardized, high efficiency drive solutions, especially for horizontal and inclined conveyors. LogiDrive systems are maintenance-friendly and enable reduction of the number of versions in intralogistics without great effort. Learn More …

Drive Solutions Increase Productivity and Reduce Costs

NORD Gear brings integrated drive technology for food processing, packaging, and material handling industries at PACK EXPO 2018. Learn More …

Frequency Inverters by NORD

At the Duisburg Theatre, modern automation technology guarantees seamless coordination of stage set, lighting, and sound. Learn More …

Simple scaling of NORD inverter functions

Software to configurate freqency inverters - NORD CON Software zur Paramatrisierung von Frequenzumrichtern - NORD CON

Drive functions can be taken over decentrally via the software or hardware control capability of NORD frequency inverters. Learn More …

Drive solutions for the airport industry.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS introduces standardized, high-efficiency drive solutions, specifically designed for horizontal and inclined conveyors. Learn More …

Drive technology for handling bulk materials

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS specializes in dependable, secure, and tailor-made drive solutions for bulk material handling. Learn More …

Next Gen Drive Systems to be Showcased at AAAE 2018

NORD Gear brings full portfolio of integrated baggage handling solutions Learn More …

Industry 4.0: Intelligent and Energy-Efficient Drives

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS integrates decentralized intelligence in drive electronics for optimized service and reduced load on higher-level control units. Learn More …