Water Treatment Industry
When strength and dependability are requirements, Sumitomo Drive Technologies is the best option. Whether Clean Water or Waste Water Treatment, choose Sumitomo for a premium lineup of gear reducers for your water treatment systems.
What Your Operation Is Up Against
Domestic Sourcing Options
- Since new laws were enacted a significant amount of water and wastewater projects are impacted by domestic sourcing requirements
- New regulations have created uncertainty, complications and difficulty in locating compliant manufacturers
- A supplier who understands and complies with the current requirements of the EPA and federal government is necessary to meet project, maintenance and upgrade requirements.
Aging Equipment
- Aging facilities combined with reduced workforce puts a strain on most municipalities
- Older equipment requires increasing manhours to maintain and monitor in the worst cases lead to unplanned downtime on critical process applications
- in the worst cases end of life equipment can lead to unplanned downtime on critical process applications
Energy Consumption and Modernization
- Inefficient equipment and lack of modern control systems
- Increased operational costs
- Investing in upgrades can have a quick and significant return on investment.
How We Serve the Water Treatment Industry
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Navigate Solutions by Application
Water treatment facilities must operate 24 hours a day under severe conditions. Sumitomo Drive Technologies has been helping plants in the Americas minimize downtime by supplying reliable, high-efficiency drives with long life cycles. We have knowledge on the challenges this industry faces and have the solutions that deliver the lowest possible life cycle cost and the highest level of performance.
Preliminary Treatment
Crusher / Sizer
Drive solutions for heavy-duty crushing and sizing applications.
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Ball Mill
Gearbox and motor solutions for grinding and milling operations.
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Feeder Breaker
Drive solutions for controlled material feeding and breaking.
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Belt Conveyor
Drive solutions for moving bulk materials through processing and handling systems.
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Bucket Elevator
Drive solutions for vertical movement of bulk materials in demanding processing environments.
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Drag Conveyor
Drive solutions for moving bulk material through enclosed conveying systems.
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Screw Conveyor
Drive solutions for controlled movement of bulk materials through screw conveying systems.
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Other Applications
Sumitomo Drive Technologies also supports related equipment across material handling, grinding, conveying, and processing systems.
- Cooling System
- Roll Crusher
- Rotary Kiln
- Stacker / Reclaimer
Crusher / Sizer
Ball Mill
Ball mill applications support grinding and milling operations that require reliable torque, steady performance, and durable drive components.
Feeder Breaker
Feeder breaker applications help control material flow while breaking down bulk material before it moves to the next stage.
Belt Conveyor
Belt conveyor applications move bulk materials through production, crushing, and handling areas with consistent drive performance.
Bucket Elevator
Bucket elevator applications move bulk materials vertically and require drive products that can support load, start-up torque, and uptime.
Drag Conveyor
Drag conveyor applications move bulk materials through enclosed systems and require dependable drive performance.
Screw Conveyor
Screw conveyor applications require reliable torque and controlled operation for moving bulk materials through processing systems.
Paramax®
Paramax® reducers are used for heavy-duty applications that need high torque, durability, and reliable performance in demanding environments.
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Hansen P4
Hansen P4 gear units are built for large industrial applications that need strong performance, reliability, and flexible mounting options.
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Sludge Processing
Water Treatment Solutions in Action
Every application has its own challenges, and choosing the right solution requires confidence in both the product and the team behind it. Our customer stories show how we work through real requirements, real environments, and real operating demands to deliver solutions built for the job.
Easy Retrofitting for Wastewater Treatment Applications
To combat frequent maintenance failures and streamline operations at the Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant, the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works partnered with Sumitomo Drive Technologies and Applied Industrial Technologies to upgrade its critical wastewater treatment infrastructure.
Serving over 330,000 San Fernando Valley residents and businesses, the facility is replacing outdated, high-maintenance drive units with 35 highly reliable Sumitomo Bevel Buddyboxes. They feature advanced cycloidal inputs and self-aligning C-face adaptors designed to eliminate motor alignment hassles. Discover how custom-engineered drive solutions resolved persistent mechanical issues and paved the way for a major multi-phase facility retrofit.
Resources to Support You
Review our Water Treatment brochure for more information on our industry solutions.
Connected Drive Solutions
Speak With our Industry Specialist
Brett Parker
Water Treatment | Grain | Rubber
As a power transmission professional with 20 years of experience, I help water and wastewater facilities navigate their most challenging drive system applications. Combining deep application knowledge with a customer-first approach, I work alongside engineers, OEMs, and end users to identify reliable, efficient solutions that support plant performance and operational goals
Email [email protected]
Phone 1-757-660-3654