VEM auxiliary drives for ancillary units in transportation and industry

Auxiliary drives often perform unobtrusive but essential tasks in complex technical systems: they drive fans, pumps, compressors, winches or air-conditioning systems. VEM develops electric drive solutions designed for reliability, compact integration and continuous operation under demanding conditions.

Reliable drive power for auxiliary functions

In rail vehicles, auxiliary drives support functions such as cooling, air conditioning, pumps and other technical consumers. In marine applications, they can drive ancillary units such as pumps, winches, fans or supply systems.

Auxiliary drives are also relevant in industrial plants whenever processes depend on stable auxiliary functions. VEM designs the motor technology so that power, size, degree of protection and integration fit the specific application.

Designed for vibration, temperature and continuous operation

Auxiliary drives in rail and marine applications must withstand mechanical vibration, changing temperatures, limited installation space and long operating times. A robust electrical machine is therefore critical to overall system availability.

VEM can tailor drive solutions to the environment, mounting position, cooling and electrical interfaces. This results in auxiliary drives that operate reliably even under demanding conditions and can be integrated in a maintenance-friendly way.

Efficiency and system integration as operational benefits

Ancillary units also influence energy consumption, noise behavior and maintenance effort. A suitable design helps operate supply systems efficiently and reduce the risk of failures.

For vehicle manufacturers, shipyards, plant engineers and operators, VEM provides a technical basis for planning auxiliary drives not as standard components, but as functional parts of the overall system.

FAQ:

What are auxiliary drives?

Auxiliary drives power ancillary units such as fans, pumps, compressors, air-conditioning systems, winches or supply units.

Where are VEM auxiliary drives used?

Typical fields of application include rail vehicles, marine, transportation technology and industrial plants with demanding auxiliary functions.

Why do auxiliary drives need to be particularly robust?

They often operate under vibration, changing temperatures, tight installation conditions and long running times. A failure can affect the availability of the overall system.