Extreme Drehmomente oder Extreme torque or high-speed?High-Performance Gearboxes by AKIM
Your benefits at a glance:
- Handle extreme torque loads
- Achieve high rotational speeds
- Durable, heavy-duty gearbox solutions
Your application needs robustness, not only precision.
You require high rotational speeds, extreme torque, or maximum robustness. Standard gearboxes are not enough — that’s your challenge.
Our solution:
Industrial-grade high-performance gearboxes designed for the toughest environments — capable of 10,000+ rpm or up to 100,000 Nm torque. Built for applications where reliability is non-negotiable.
In a nutshell:
For high-performance applications, we rely primarily on robust planetary gearboxes and high-torque cycloid gearboxes (Cycloidal Drives) that transmit loads with maximum reliability. Depending on load profile and lifecycle requirements, we select the ideal gearbox type together with you — and tailor the configuration to your specifications.
Where high-performance gearboxes are used
AKIM gearboxes operate worldwide — anywhere high precision, robustness and reliability are essential.
Solutions used in automation, heavy machinery, and demanding industrial environments.
Servo-Drives
High-speed dynamics for responsive motion control
Conveying Technology
Industrial gearboxes for reliable material handling
Decanter Centrifuges
High-speed performance with operational reliability
24/7 Continuous Operation
Long-term, maintenance-light performance without downtime
Can’t find your industry?
We develop custom gear solutions for nearly any application.
Our High-Performance Gearbox Solutions
Planetary Gearboxes
Maximum robustness for high speeds and extreme loads
AKIM Planetary Gearboxes are engineered for applications requiring high rotational speeds, extreme torque and uncompromising durability. Designed for heavy industrial use, renewable energy, conveyor systems and machinery with demanding load requirements.
What you achieve:
Reliable power transmission you can trust — in wind turbines, heavy machinery, conveyor systems and industrial applications with extreme load profiles.
Ideal for:
- Robust & overload-resistant
- Ratio: up to 9:1 per stage (multi-stage possible)
- Torque: up to 100,000 Nm
- High-speed capable
- Versatile across applications
- Compact design with high power density
Technical Highlights:
- Torque: up to 100,000 Nm (custom-engineered)
- Design: multi-stage configurations available for high reductions
- Gear ratios: fully customizable
- Speed: engineered for high-speed applications
- Robustness: oversized components for harsh environments
- Smooth running: high precision manufacturing ensures quiet operation
Cycloid Gearbox
Heavy-duty power units for high torque applications
Cycloid Gearboxes / Cycloidal Drives are engineered for applications where maximum reliability, high torque capacity and long service life are critical. Ideal for heavy-duty drives, harsh industrial environments and continuous operation.
What you achieve:
Maximum system uptime in demanding industrial environments — used in conveyor systems, hoist drives, mixers, agitators and heavy-load applications. Built for efficiency and long-term performance.
Ideal for:
- Robust & highly reliable
- Ratios: up to 125:1 per stage (multi-stage possible)
- Torque range: 940–20,060 Nm
- Heavy-load applications
- Efficiency above 90%
Technical Highlights:
- 8 sizes: from 2S-50 (940 Nm) to 2S-120 (20,060 Nm)
- Configurations: solid shaft, hollow shaft, insert kits EBS/EBSK
- Low-backlash variants: reduced or adjustable backlash
- Efficiency: >90% for hollow shaft versions
- Long service life: lifetime lubrication, low maintenance
Centrifugal Gearboxes
Low vibration & thermally stable for high-speed applications
Centrifugal Gearboxes are designed for systems requiring extremely smooth operation, high rotational speed and thermal stability. Every unit is custom-engineered to customer specification — ensuring optimal performance under exact operating conditions.
What you achieve:
Smooth, reliable operation at high speed — ideal for industrial centrifuges, separation units, decanter centrifuges and high-speed machinery.
Ideal for:
- Fully custom-engineered
- Speed: up to 15,000+ rpm
- Torque: 30,000+ Nm
- Low vibration
- Temperature-stable
- Media-resistant
Technical Highlights:
- Custom design: engineered 100% to application requirements
- Speed range: typically 1,000–15,000 rpm+
- Temperature: standard -20°C to +80°C, extended ranges available
- Operating modes: back-driving and over-running supported
- Low vibration: optimized kinematics for smooth running
Your path to the right solution
Tell us about your application — our system analyzes your requirements and recommends the optimal gearbox configuration.
Do our high-performance solutions fit your application?
If your application requires robustness — the answer is yes.
- You need high speed — up to 10,000+ rpm
- Extreme torque demands — up to 100,000 Nm and beyond
- Maximum durability — built for harsh environments
- Budget-sensitive applications — ideal price-performance
- 24/7 operation — reliable over years of continuous use
- Low maintenance — lifetime lubrication and minimal servicing
High Precision vs High Performance
| Property | High Precision Solutions | High Performance Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Backlash | < 0.02° adjustable (low backlash gear) | Standard |
| Focus | Precision & dynamics | Robustness & torque |
| Application | Robotics, positioning systems (Precision Gearbox for Robotics) | Conveying systems, heavy-duty applications (Industrial Gearbox) |
| Torque | Up to 15,000 Nm | Up to 100,000 Nm |
| Speed | Highly dynamic | High-speed up to 10,000+ rpm |
How we find the right solution together
Good engineering starts with an open conversation. We analyze your application, understand your requirements and recommend the solution that truly fits — honestly and technically sound.
Our process:
- We understand your problem
- We recommend the right solution
- We develop collaboratively
- We are here for long-term support
Downloads & technical data
ACBAR Eccentric Gearbox
Two-disc Cycloid Gearbox:
Centrifugal Gearboxes:
Custom gearbox solutions for your project
Whether you need a new development or tailored modular adaptation — we engineer the right solution for your application.
Not sure which gearbox is right for you?
Our chat assistant analyzes your application and suggests matching solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions about AKIM Solutions
Which gearbox solution is right for me?
Describe your requirements to us — our engineering team will analyze them free of charge and determine the optimal solution. Torque, speed, installation space, precision, interface — we consider all relevant parameters.
What is the difference between your various solutions?
We develop different gearbox types for different applications. Some are optimized for high precision, others for compact design, and others for high-speed performance. We always recommend what truly fits your use case.
Are spare parts available for older AKIM gearboxes?
Yes. We supply spare parts even for gearboxes from the 1920s — our documentation is complete and archived.