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Complete Press Drives Engineered For High-Performance Press Applications

DESCH complete drive systems simplify machine design and assembly by bringing key drive components together in a compact, ready-to-install unit. Low moments of inertia, high working capacity and optimized energy use support high stroke frequencies, reduced wear and dependable press operation.

DESCH complete press drives are developed for applications where high mechanical performance, controlled stopping, and repeatable operation are critical.

Punching Machines

Eccentric Presses

Knuckle-Joint Presses

Servo Presses

Complete Press Drive ECO-KA

The DESCH ECO-KA is a complete press drive with a planetary gearbox, flywheel and pneumatically actuated clutch/brake combination in a compact, standardized package. Designed for efficient energy transfer and low-wear operation, it delivers high performance, reliability and adaptability for demanding press drive applications.

  • Low mass moment of inertia
  • Pneumatically switched clutch/brake combination
  • Standardized complete press drive configuration
Torque2 to 125 kNm
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Complete Press Drive KA

The DESCH KA is a ready-to-install complete press drive designed to replace the entire spur gear transmission or one transmission stage in automatic punching machines, eccentric presses, knuckle-joint presses and similar machines where the required working energy is supplied by a high-speed flywheel.

  • Compact, ready-to-install complete drive
  • Replaces a complete spur gear transmission or transmission stage
  • Pneumatic or hydraulic clutch/brake actuation
Torque2 kNm to 2500 kNm
Gear Ratios i = 3.5 – approx.10 as a single-stage planetary gearbox
Gear Ratios up to i = 100possible as a two-stage version
Preferred Gear Ratiosi = 4 and i = 6
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Complete Press Drive KAE

The DESCH flywheel direct drive integrates a high-efficiency torque motor directly into the flywheel, delivering exceptional power density in a compact footprint. By eliminating the need for a separate motor, motor mount, and belt drive, it simplifies machine design and assembly for modern press drive applications.

  • No separate belt drive required
  • Compact drive configuration
  • Simplified machine integration
Torque2 kNm to 2500 kNm (depending on available torque motor)
Gear Ratios i = 3.5 – approx.10 as a single-stage planetary gearbox
Gear Ratios up to i = 100Possible as a two-stage version
Preferred Gear Ratiosi = 4 and i = 6
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Choosing The Right Drive For The Job

There’s a lot to consider when choosing the right DESCH product for your specific application.

Conditions

From environmental exposure to system constraints, the right solution must align with how your equipment runs.

Key factors to assess include:

  • Press type and configuration
  • Continuous single-stroke operation
  • Available installation space

Use Case

The key is not where they’re used, but how they perform in your application.

When evaluating use cases, consider:

  • Required gear ratio
  • Braking performance
  • Required stroke frequency

Drive Configuration

Selecting between a standardized, ready-to-install system, a configurable KA drive or an integrated KAE concept allows the drive architecture to be matched to the machine.

Our options include:

  • ECO-KA
  • KA
  • KAE

Maintain For Longevity

While DESCH products are engineered for long-term performance, appropriate maintenance helps protect reliability, extend service life, and prevent avoidable downtime.

  • Install and commission the complete drive according to DESCH instructions
  • Maintain the correct gearbox lubrication and inspect lubricant condition
  • Regularly inspect clutch, brake and friction components for wear
  • Monitor vibration, noise, temperature and changes in operating performance
  • Replace wear components according to the recommended maintenance intervals

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