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General, Orbital Motors
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June 2015 Minimum speed updated 0202
May 2015 Motor version removed from section 'Motors woth integrated flushing valve CB
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Contents
A wide range of Orbital Motors
Conversion Factors
Orbital Motors, General
Selection of Motor Type
Selection of Motor Size
Bearing Dimensioning
Hydraulic Systems
Orbital Motors Introduction......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Orbital Motors Features............................................................................................................................................................5
Technical Features......................................................................................................................................................................5
Orbital Motors Application Areas..........................................................................................................................................5
Orbital Motors Literature Overview...........................................................................................................................................6
Operating Principle..........................................................................................................................................................................8
Gearwheel set...............................................................................................................................................................................8
Distributor valve..........................................................................................................................................................................8
Disc valve with valve drive................................................................................................................................................. 8
Features of main types................................................................................................................................................................... 9
OMT, OMV......................................................................................................................................................................................9
TMT...................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Motor Variants................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Wheel motor................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Short motors...............................................................................................................................................................................10
Ultrashort motor....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Motors with integrated negative holding brake...........................................................................................................10
Motors with integrated flushing valve..............................................................................................................................11
Motors with tacho connection............................................................................................................................................ 11
Motors with speed sensor..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Build-up of the Function Diagram...........................................................................................................................................13
Continuous operation/intermittent operation/peak load.........................................................................................13
Efficiency......................................................................................................................................................................................14
Volumetric efficiency...............................................................................................................................................................14
Example........................................................................................................................................................................................14
Hydraulic mechanical efficiency..........................................................................................................................................15
Example:.......................................................................................................................................................................................15
Total efficiency...........................................................................................................................................................................16
Minimum speed..............................................................................................................................................................................16
Shaft load and bearing life time............................................................................................................................................... 17
Relationship between Bearing Life Time and Speed........................................................................................................ 17
Relationship between Shaft Load and Bearing Life Time................................................................................................17
Relationship between permissible shaft load and speed............................................................................................... 18
Maximum Radial Shaft Load...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Max. Pressure on the Shaft Seal................................................................................................................................................19
Standard shaft seal (NBR).......................................................................................................................................................19
High-pressure shaft seal (NBR).............................................................................................................................................19
Viton shaft seal (FPM)..............................................................................................................................................................19
Characteristics of sealing materials....................................................................................................................................19
Short/ultra-short motors........................................................................................................................................................20
Drain Line..........................................................................................................................................................................................20
Application..................................................................................................................................................................................20
Oil flow in the drain line......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Braking...............................................................................................................................................................................................20
Braking torque...........................................................................................................................................................................21
Opening pressure for the dual shock valve.....................................................................................................................21
Replenishment...........................................................................................................................................................................21
Seeping.........................................................................................................................................................................................23
Brake Motors....................................................................................................................................................................................23
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OMT FX, OMT FL and TMT FL................................................................................................................................................24
OMT FH.........................................................................................................................................................................................24
Installation, Starting Up, Maintenance and Oil Types.......................................................................................................25
Design in brief............................................................................................................................................................................25
Combination in brief............................................................................................................................................................... 25
Starting up and running in the hydraulic system......................................................................................................... 25
Signs of air in the hydraulic system....................................................................................................................................26
If there is air in the system.....................................................................................................................................................26
During operation...................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................................................26
Oil Types.......................................................................................................................................................................................26
Mineral oils.............................................................................................................................................................................26
Non-flammable or biodegradable fluids....................................................................................................................26
Temperature, Viscosity and Filtering...................................................................................................................................... 27
Temperature...............................................................................................................................................................................27
Viscosity........................................................................................................................................................................................27
Filtering........................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
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A wide range of Orbital Motors
Orbital Motors Introduction
Danfoss is a world leader within production of low speed orbital motors with high torque. We can offer
more than 1500 different orbital motors, categorized in types, variants and sizes (including different shaft
versions).
The motors size vary (rated displacement) from 130 to 800 cm3 [7.9 to 48.9 in3] per revolution.
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Speeds range up to approximate 600 min-1 (rpm).
Maximum operating torques up to 3400 N•m [30090 lb•in] (peak) and maximum outputs up to 70 kW [95
hp].
Orbital Motors Features
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Motor sizes:
OMT and OMV
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TMK
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TMT
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TMTHW
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TMVW
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Smooth running over the entire speed range
Constant operating torque over a wide speed range
High starting torque
High return pressure without the use of drain line (high pressure shaft seal)
High efficiency
High radial and axial bearing capacity
Long life under extreme operating conditions
Robust and compact design
For applications in both open and closed loop hydraulic systems
Suitable for a wide variety of hydraulics fluids
Technical Features
The program is characterized by technical features appealing to a large number of applications and by
motors that can be adapted to a given application.
Adaptions comprise the following variants:
Motors with:
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integrated negative holding brake
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speed sensor
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black finish paint
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Short motors without bearings or Ultra short motors
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Wheel motors with recessed mounting flange
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Orbital Motors Application Areas
The orbital motors are used in the following application areas:
Construction equipment
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Agricultural equipment
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Material handling & Lifting equipment
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Forestry equipment
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Lawn and turf equipment
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A wide range of Orbital Motors
Machine tools and stationary equipment
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Marine equipment
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Special purpose
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Orbital Motors Literature Overview
A general catalog of all Orbital Motors with technical data gives a quick motor reference based on:
selection of orbital motor, function in hydraulic systems, power, torque, speed and capabilities. More
detailed information can be found in an individual motor catalogs.
Literature title Literature type Reference number
Orbital Motors in General Technical Information BC152886483554
OMT and OMV Orbital Motors Technical Information BC152886483862
TMK, TMKW, TMK FL Orbital Motors Technical Information BC152886483785
TMT, TMTU, TMTW, TMT FL Orbital Motors Technical Information BC152886483631
TMTHW Orbital Motors Technical Information BC152986483537
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Orbital Motors, General
Operating Principle
Orbital motors convert hydraulic energy (pressure, oil flow) into mechanical energy (torque and speed).
Danfoss orbital motors are of fixed displacement high-torque design. For a given oil flow and given
pressure the displacement (size of motor) determines the speed and torque. For a given displacement
(size of motor) the speed is determined by the oil flow rate and the torque is determined by the pressure
differential.
Gearwheel set
The operating principle of the motors is based on an internal gear design, consisting of a fixed external
gear reaching against an internal gear through which the output torque and speed are transmitted.
Distributor valve
The distributor valve is driven synchronously by the internal gear through a cardan shaft ensuring that
the individual chambers of the motor are filled and emptied precisely - without losses.
Disc valve with valve drive
OMT, OMV and TMT motors have a disc valve: The distributor valve has been separated from the output
shaft and it is driven by a short cardan shaft [valve drive]. A balance plate counterbal-ances the hydraulic
forces around the distributor valve.
A: Output shaft D: Valve drive
B: Cardan shaft E: Check valve
C: Gearwheel set F: Disc valve
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Selection of Motor Type
Features of main types
OMT, OMV
Gear rim with rollers
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Disc valve with separate valve drive
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Output shaft supported in tapered roller bearings
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TMT
Gear rim with rollers
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Disc valve with separate valve drive
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Output shaft supported in tapered roller bearings
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Motor Variants
OMT, OMV
OMT and OMV are suitable for continuous operation under rough operating conditions: e.g. high
pressures, thin oil, or frequent reversals. The tapered roller bearings make the motors suitable for
absorbing static and dynamic radial loads. Besides the separately driven and hydraulically balanced disc
valve, hydraulic and mechanical losses are reduced to a minimum. This gives the motors high efficiency even at high pressures, and good starting characteristics.
TMT
The marked for hydraulic motors has developed generally increasing expectations of the motor
performance, and espacially of a higher pressure level. On some applications the present motor program
no longer fulfils the marked demand. The TMT motors comply with these expectations providing the
same good characteristics as the OMT and OMV motors.
If the application requires very smooth running at low speeds the choice of OMT, OMV or TMT is
recommended.
Wheel motor
OMT and OMV motors are available in wheel motor versions. The recessed mounting flange makes it
possible to fit a wheel hub or a winch drum so that the radial load acts midway between the two motor
bearings. This gives the best utilisation of the bearing capacity and is a very compact solution. Type
designations of wheel motors are OMTW and OMVW.
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