Unique Features of DODGE CST Reducers

Assure Performance-Proven Advantages

HEAVY LOAD SURGES EXPERIENCED BY TYPICAL DRIVES
CST
AIR FLOW
COOLING PUMP
AND MOTOR
MAIN
MOTOR
HYD. PUMP
OIL
FROM CST
BEARING
LUBE
HYDRAULIC
CONTROLS
AIR TO OIL
HEAT EXCHANGER
COOLED OIL
BACK TO CST
4
4
2
1
2
3
5
How CST Works
CST is a multi-stage gear reducer with an internal clutch.
It is designed for the smooth starting of high-inertia loads
on long conveyor belts. Its major parts are a reducer gear
assembly, internal clutch, oil cooling system, hydraulic
system, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
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Motor rotation is transmitted to the sun gear via
the helical input gears.
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Sun gear engages the planet pinions.
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Ring gear/brake ring rotates in absence of pressure
to the annular piston.
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Friction plates rotate with the ring gear/brake ring
(an opposing plate separates each friction plate).
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Force (on the plates) is controlled by hydraulic
pressure on the annular piston.
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Pressure causes the piston to extend from the
piston housing.
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Output shaft is fixed due to resistance from the
conveyor load.
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Piston receives control pressure compressing the clutch pack.
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Ring gear/brake ring rotation slows as the output shaft begins to turn and the conveyor belt moves.
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Transmission of motion and torque from the motor to the CST output shaft can be precisely controlled.
Performance and Productivity Advantages
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Clutch pack in the output section absorbs shocks and protects the motor,
gearbox, bearings, belt idlers, pulleys, and splices.
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On multiple drives systems, motor kW load share is done within +/-2% to
minimize the loads and stresses on all the conveyor components.
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CST offers extended acceleration and deceleration of the conveyor
belt with any load condition, as dictated by dynamic analysis.
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Modular, flexible, PLC-based control system is supported by
Rockwells worldwide customer service centers.
SPEED
MOTOR 1 kW
MOTOR 2 kW
CST2 CLUTCH PRESSURE
CST1 CLUTCH PRESSURE
LOAD SURGES DAMPENED WITH CST CLUTCH PERFORMANCE
System Features
Controlled Acceleration and Deceleration Ramps
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Parabolic starting curves
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Adjustable acceleration times
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Deceleration (not braking) ramps
Multiple Starting Duty
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Cooling system designed for repeated starts
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Main motor may be left running between starts
Inspection Speeds
System Benefits
Power Grid
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Minimizes voltage drops via sequenced motor starts
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kW demand reduced by unloaded motor starts
Motor
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No load starts
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Frequent motor starts eliminated
Gearing
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Protected from shocks by clutch
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Efficient planetary design
Conveyor Components
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Hydro-viscous clutch located at output of the CST
absorbs transient shocks
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Parabolic acceleration ramp minimizes belt and
pulley stresses
Complete Project Capabilities
DODGE
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CST gearbox
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Flywheels
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Pulleys
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Bearings
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Couplings
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Ezlink

vibration/temperature monitor
Reliance Electric

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Motors
Allen-Bradley
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AB-PLC

in industrial or mine-duty enclosures

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Panelview Touch Screen graphics
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Datahighway DH+, DH485, and DeviceNet

connectivity
DODGE CST Drives Improve Efficiency and Promote
Long Life with High Availability of Complete Conveyor System
kW
80
%

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48
0
10
20
40
30
50
60
70
TIME (sec)
108
90
100
168 Dwell time
Pressure
Belt speed
DODGE CST DRIVE
DODGE
conveyor pulley
Torque limiting
& torque control element
Reliance motor
Rugged housings feature fabricated
steel construction and full thermal
stress relief prior to machining.
Heavy-duty spherical bearings
assure maximum load carrying
capacity and long life.
Internal clutch provides compact drive unit.
Standard, grease-purged, Taconite
seals keep contaminants out in
the harshest mining environments.
Temperature sensor RTD monitors sump
oil temperature for optimum performance.
DC speed sensor provides accurate
signals for a smooth start.
Carburized gearing is ground to AGMA Level 11-12.