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Bison Gear Introduces New Commercial Duty Gearmotor Product Line
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Bison Von Weise Drop In Gearmotors

St. Charles, IL - In response to growing OEM customer demand, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. introduces its new VWDIR line of fractional horsepower gearmotors designed as Von Weise Drop-In Replacements. The VWDIR line encompasses over 75 standard models of AC and DC parallel shaft and right angle gearmotors designed for a wide variety of commercial and light industrial applications.

Manufactured in Bison's U.S.A. facilities to the highest quality standards to ensure dependable, long-life operation, Bison's new VWDIR gearmotors range from 1/30 to 1/2 horsepower, with output torques from 12 to 800 in-lbs. DC models include 12V and 90V permanent magnet motors, as well as a 115V universal motors. AC models are available with 115V and 230V inputs in permanent split capacitor, split phase, shaded pole and universal motor designs.

The new Von Weise Drop-In Replacements from Bison Gear are U.L. and CSA recognized and supported by Bison's solid application and design engineering support to customize standard models to meet specific OEM needs.

"Over the past 24 months, we were approached by a growing number of customers requiring shorter lead times for these types of gearmotors and we have responded by tooling up this complete VWDIR line that is now in full production in our St. Charles, Illinois facility," said John Morehead, Bison Gear Vice President, Strategic Planning & Marketing. "The Bison sales team welcomes the opportunity to discuss how OEMs can now benefit from this new offering."
For more information please contact us.


Bison Gear & Engineering Bison Gear & Engineering
3850 Ohio Avenue
St. Charles IL 60174 US
Phone: 630-377-4327(GEAR)
Website: www.bisongear.com




AC Parallel Shaft Gearmotor is Bison Gear's Latest Von Weise Drop-In Replacement
Parallel Shaft AC Gearmotor by Bison Gear & Engineering

A new parallel shaft AC gearmotor available in eight standard models is the latest addition to the expanding Von Weise Drop-In Replacement gearmotor line of Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. The new VWDIR20 AC gearmotors feature 1/4 horsepower (186 watts) 115V, 60 Hz split phase electric motors. The compact, integral gear reducers feature a phenolic high speed gear for low noise and steel gearing in subsequent stages, with ratios ranging from 14:1 to 286:1. Corresponding fixed output speeds are from 120 to 6 RPM, with continuous torque ratings from 100 to 600 in-lbs (11.3 to 67.8 N-m). The gearmotors feature built-in face and fount mounting, with overhung load (OHL) capability up to 300 lbs. (136.4 kg.). ...More >>


New Globally Compatible Von Weise Drop-In Replacement AC Gearmotors From Bison Gear
Bison Von Weise Drop-in AC Gearmotor

Single-phase, dual-voltage, dual-frequency Bison gearmotors deliver up to 50 in-lb (5.65 N-m) output torque from most global AC power sources ...More >>


New Bison Gearmotors Offer More Torque, More Power, and Backward Compatibility
Bison Parallel Shaft Gearmotor

Parallel shaft gearmotors powered by 1/2 HP (373 W), single-phase AC electric motors deliver 800 in-lb (90.2 N-m) continuous torque. ...More >>


New Bison Gear & Engineering Right Angle DC Gearmotors Offer Versatile Backward Compatibility
Bison Gear & Engineering Dc Gearmotors
Permanent magnet, worm geared motors feature all-position mounting, multiple output shaft configurations and optional integral speed control.

To meet the needs of a growing number of OEMs seeking alternate gearmotor suppliers for not only new, but also legacy, equipment designs Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. introduces a new series of fractional horsepower DC gearmotors featuring right angle worm gearing. ...More >>


New Shaded Pole Gearmotors Available With Fail-Safe Disc Brakes
Bison Gear Shaded Pole Gearmotor

Many OEM applications require the use of a fail-safe brake, which operates on the power-"off", brake-"on" principal. To fulfill that requirement, the new fractional horsepower parallel shaft VWDIR08 and VWDIR88 gearmotors from Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. represent a safe, long life, value solution with their dependable, unidirectional shaded pole motors. ...More >>


New Stationary or Battery Power DC Gearmotors are Von Weise Drop-In Replacements
Von Weise DC Gearmotor

Compact permanent magnet, parallel shaft gearmotors available for either 12V or 90V DC input, with output torque up to 50 in-lbs. ...More >>


Bison Gear Debuts Pair of Parallel Shaft Von Weise Drop-In Replacement Gearmotors
Bison Gear Parallel Shaft Gearmotors

New Bison gearmotors are available in AC 115/230V, 60/50 Hz and also permanent magnet DC 12V and 90V; torques to 600 in-lbs. ...More >>


Bison Gear Offers Right Angle AC/DC Von Weise Drop-In Replacement Gearmotor
Bison Von Weise Right Angle Gearmotor

New universal gearmotor operates on 115V AC, 60 or 50 Hz, or 115V DC and offers versatility in mounting, output shafts and speed control. ...More >>


AC Motor - BISON Now Manufacturing Custom AC Motors
Customized Ac Motors by Bison Gear and Engineering

BISON Now Manufacturing Custom AC Motors

Bison Gear and Engineering Corporation offers their new line of custom AC motors are manufactured in their St. Charles, IL facility.

These motors are available in the 34 and 49 frame. The 34 frame (3.3” OD) will have a power range of 1/80 HP (10W) to 1/10 HP (75W) with a 1/2” standard shaft diameter ...More >>




AC Motor - 1-1/2 HP AC Gearmotors
Bison Gear and Engineering Unveiled New 112 HP AC Gearmotors during National Manufacturing Week

Bison Gear and Engineering Offers 1-1/2 HP AC Gearmotors

Bison Gear & Engineering's parallel shaft Ac gearmotors are available in 5 gear ratios ranging from 5.8:1 to 42.8:1 the 880 series gearmotors produce up to 1060 in-lbs. of continuous duty torque. ...More >>




Gearheads - 12/24V Right Angle Gearmotor
Right Angle Gearmotor by Bison Gear & Engineering

Bison Model 750 12/24V Right Angle Gearmotor Now Available from Stock

Bison Gear and Engineering Corporation is introducing low voltage additions to the 750 series right angle gearmotor line. The new 750 additions will consist of two input motor options rated at 1/8 HP, 12VDC and 1/8 HP, 24VDC. Gear ratios will be 5, 10, 13, 20,30, 45, and 60 to 1 and will be available from stock ...More >>




Gearmotors - 562 Series Hollow Shaft Gearmotor
Hollow Shaft Gearmotor by Bison Gear & Engineering

Bison model 562 AC/DC is now available from stock

Bison Gear and Engineering is pleased to introduce the new 562 series hollow shaft gearmotor. With increased low speed center distance, coupled with greater clearance for wider faced gears, the 562 allows for close to twice the continuous torque ratings! (1100 in-lbs. continuous vs. competitor’s 600 in-lbs.) Also, the 562 offers an optional 4th stage of gear reduction; providing ratios up to 2200:1 in the same envelope, allowing for a smaller input motor without sacrificing output torque.

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BISON Drives Now Available!
BISON Drives Now Available!Bison Gear and Engineering has added their own drives to the already vast product line currently being offered to their customers. The drive product will consist or SCR (silicon controlled rectifier), PWM (pulse width modulated), SCR regenerative, and AC variable frequency drives. Now Bison offers a complete solution which includes the motor and drive from a single source, backed by industry leading engineers, outstanding customer service and the indoctrination of lean manufacturing practices. Bison is a family-owned business that has been supplying gearmotors, reducers and motors for use in heavy-duty commercial products for more than 45 years. Bison standard gearmotors are available up to 3hp/2.2kw, in both U.S. and European Union frequencies and voltages. ...More >>


Bison Gear and Engineering Offers Low Voltage Gearmotors: 12 Volt PMDC Gearmotors
12 Volt PMDC GearmotorAvailable from stock, Bison's new 12 Volt DC parallel shaft products are available in horsepower ranging from 1/20 Hp to 1/6 Hp. The new motors are mounted on our most popular gearcases, the Bison 100 and 300 Series. The 100 Series offers a wide speed range and many voltage options in an ultra-compact package. Torque ratings are up to 100 in-lbs continuous. For up to 300 in-lbs our 300 Series is unmatched in voltage and speed options. Bison motors and gearmotors are available throughout the US and Canada. ...More >>


Bison Gear & Engineering Offers Robusticity™ and Valve in Motors, Gearmotors and Gear Reducers
Bison Gear ComponentsThere’s a simple philosophy behind the design of every Bison product: start with the highest quality components and then, through better design and manufacturing techniques, maximize the throughput those components can produce. Higher quality components means more dependable performance, fewer field failures, up to 200% more torque than typical - leading to a lower cost per inchpound of torque, a more compact product, and longer service life. 1) Housing – Single Piece aluminum housing – Lighter and dimensionally stronger than zinc, our gearcase is machined on automated mills for superior alignment of bearings and gearing. 2) Finned End Bell –Bison’s finned rear end bell not only reduces weight, but more importantly improves the thermal resistance of the frame. ...More >>


Bison Gear and Engineering - the New Bison 562 Series Hollow Shaft Gearmotor!
Bison Gear and Engineering  Coming Soon the New Bison 562 Series Hollow Shaft GearmotorUsing the same high quality components that have set the industry standards for over forty years, Bison is proud to introduce our 562 series hollow shaft gearmotor. Robusticity… Increased low speed center distance, coupled with greater clearance for wider faced gears, the 562 allows users to obtain close to twice the continuous torque ratings! (1100 in-lbs. continuous vs. competitor’s 600 in-lbs.) ...More >>


Bison Gear & Engineering has the Series 100 DC 90V Parallel Shaft Gearmotors
Series 100 DC 90V Parallel Shaft Gearmotors by Bison Gear 7 EngineeringGEARHEAD

Housing: Precision machined die cast aluminum.
Lubrication: Lifetime oil bath, sealed and gasketed.
Shafts: Hardened steel.
Mounting: Face (any angle) or optional footplate.
Gearing: 1st stage helical metal, balance spur metal.
Bearings: Needle bearings on output.

MOTOR

Motor Type: Permanent Magnet
Rotation: Reversible.
Insulation: Class B minimum.
Finish: Powder-coat gloss black.
Enclosure: TENV.

OPTIONAL FEATURES:

Footplate
P/N: P125-100-9998
J-Boxes
P/N: P198-100-9111 2.6" dia.
P/N: P198-100-9121 3.13" dia.
Shaft-Mount Encoder

Please contact us for application assistance, additional product information or to specify your requirement. ... ...More >>
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