Hub City

Since 1892, Hub City® power transmission components have been known for their leading edge technology and exceptional engineering capabilities. With an offering of over 50% modified or completely customized products, we take pride in our well-known reputation for providing cost effective solutions to meet our customers' needs.

HIGH EFFICIENCY RIGHT ANGLE HERA® GEAR DRIVE

Features

• Available in either cast iron or IP60K rated stainless steel
• Three year warranty.
• Popular "generic" bolt pattern on mounting surfaces for drop-in worm gear drive replacement.
• Mounting:  Hera45 accessories available to directly replace worm products from 2.38” to 3.25” CD.  Hera55 accessories available to directly replace worm products from 3.25” to 4.25” CD.
• Input: Solid shaft, quill-style motor frame (Hera45: 56C-180TC, Hera55: 56C-256TC), coupled motor frame (56C-210TC).
• Output: Hera45 solid shaft up to 1.375” diameter, hollow bore up to 1.500” diameter.  Hera55 solid shaft up to 1.875” diameter, hollow bore up to 2.188” diameter.
• Lubrication: Factory-filled with food-grade PAG oil.
• Seals: Viton.
• Premium-efficiency Marathon (XRI) motors can be paired with HERA to optimize system efficiency.
• Available ratios from7/1 to 60/1 (non-integer)

Benefits

• 90% efficiency & Up to 2X more torque in a No-Hassle Worm Gear Drive replacement.
• Up to 40% Energy Savings - Smaller Motor Requirements - Longer Gearbox Life - Rapid Payback.
• One size can replace up to 4 sizes of worm gear drives.
• Four models of HERA can replace 12 sizes of worm gear drives.

Available Accessories

• Base Mounting Kits.
• Torque Arm Kits.
• Side Mount Flange Kits.
• Vertical Mount Bracket Kits.
• Plug-in Output Shaft Kits.
• C-flange (coupling type) Adapter Kits.

CLEANLINE™ GEAR DRIVES & WASHDOWN PRODUCTS

The Hub City® Cleanline™ gear drives & Washdown Products include stainless steel or acrylic painted gear drives. Four levels of washdown protection make up the product offering.

CleanLine™ gear drives feature acrylic painted housings and stainless steel shafts.

CleanLine™ Plus gear drives feature aluminum Platinum Plus™ housings and stainless steel shafts.

The Hub City® stainless steel gear drive design featured in the CleanLine™ UltraPlus drives goes beyond basic corrosion resistance, by providing a smooth unobstructed, contoured exterior surface. The exterior is free of ribs, undercuts and protrusions that do not support washdown, cleaning and sanitary conditions.

CleanLine™ UltraPlus Hub3® (Hub Cube) Gear Drives are provided with stainless steel housings, shafts and hardware. These drives are available in seven sizes of worm gear reducers. Smooth polished surfaces all around identify these drives as the ultimate food processing and/or washdown solutions (patents pending).

HUBLOC® KEYLESS BUSHING SYSTEM

Features & Benefits:

• Versatile and robust it is available in both Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel.
• The design of this bushing system allows for a broad range of bore sizes in a single model by providing a positive dual clamping connection with a minimum sleeve wall thickness.
• Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Safety Covers available to provide an extra measure of protection where needed. In stock for Model HERA35 and HERA45 Gear Drives. Other sizes available on request.

HUBLOC® Keyless Bushing System – A positive fret-free shaft connection

The two newest Hub City® stainless steel speed reducers, HERA® and Helical Bevel gear drives, are both available with the HUBLOC keyless bushing system.  The HUBLOC keyless bushing system creates a keyless, backlash-free mechanical interference fit that eliminates the micro-movement that causes fretting and cold welding.  It is a self-centering design that achieves optimum concentricity and eliminates oscillation in shaft mounted applications.  This bushing system includes Hub Cap® protective covers are made from metal-detectable plastic to support customer HACCP programs.  Tamper resistant Hub Cap protective covers are easily installed by hand and require a hand tool for removal. No additional hardware is needed.