Bison's 725 Series Power Star Gearmotor for Revolutionizing Coffee Roasting

Background
For decades, a coffee equipment manufacturer used a chain and sprocket system in their roasters. Due to challenges in alignment and installation, they sought a solution to streamline production and reduce installation costs.

Bison proposed the 725 Series PowerSTAR hypoid gearmotor as a superior alternative during discussions. The chain/sprocket setup was initially chosen for its flexibility in adjusting output speeds to match various coffee bean types by changing sprocket sizes.

Concerns about the heat generated by the rotating roasting drum led them to believe a direct drive system would be prone to failure and costly. Ultimately, the perceived cost efficiency of the chain and sprocket system discouraged them from exploring other options.



Challenges:
• Cumbersome Alignment and Installation – Required additional mounting, framing, and alignment. Also, increased installation time and cost.

• Functionality – Needed to maintain speed control through interchangeable sprocket sizes.

Coffee Roasting Application: Bison’s 725 Series PowerSTAR Hypoid Gearmotor

Solution:
• Right-Angle Hypoid Gearmotor – Suggested as a direct drive system to replace the existing design.

• Efficiency and Performance – Advanced hypoid gearing technology ensures efficient, quiet, and cool operation.

• Cost and Installation – Reduced installation and alignment costs and improved energy efficiency.

• Evaluation – Provided sample units for performance testing in the application.

Results:
• Immediate Benefits – Fewer sub-assemblies to mount and align.

• Proven Robustness – Successfully endured the testing phase and specified into the new coffee roaster design


Elevate your coffee roasting with Bison’s 725 Series PowerSTAR Hypoid Gearmotor – the ultimate solution for efficiency and cost savings! Contact us today to get started.