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EP-ZR06 Mid-Range Slewing Drive Planetary Gearbox<\/h2>\n
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The EP-ZR06<\/strong> sits at the centre of the ZR slewing drive series<\/a> and is the most frequently specified frame size for medium-duty crane slewing, concrete plant turret rotation, and large-format photovoltaic tracker systems. Where the smaller ZR01-ZR03 serve light positioning tasks and the larger ZR10+ models target heavy excavators and port equipment, the ZR06 occupies the high-volume middle ground: enough torque for serious industrial loads (4,000 Nm continuous, 8,500 Nm peak), yet compact enough that installation weight and envelope remain manageable on mobile equipment.<\/p>\n

With 40 discrete gear ratios spanning three stage configurations (2-stage, 3-stage, and 4-stage), the ZR06 eliminates the need to switch frame sizes when a project requires anything from a moderate 7.96:1 speed reduction up to an ultra-low 712:1 output for creep-speed positioning applications.<\/p>\n

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4,000<\/div>\n
Rated Torque (Nm)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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8,500<\/div>\n
Peak Torque (Nm)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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40<\/div>\n
Ratio Options<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
IP67 Sealed<\/span>
\nDIN 5-6 Accuracy<\/span>
\n2-4 Stages<\/span>
\n-40 to +80 deg C<\/span>
\nISO 9001:2015<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\"EP-ZR06<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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ZR06 Technical Parameters \u2014 40 Ratio Configurations<\/h2>\n

Continuous torque rated at N2 x h = 100,000 hours. Thermal dissipation capacity listed for fan-cooled (F) and natural convection (M). At higher ratios, continuous torque de-rates due to cumulative mesh losses across additional gear stages.<\/p>\n

2-Stage \u2014 ZR06**2 (5 Ratios)<\/h3>\n
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\u0421\u044a\u043e\u0442\u043d\u043e\u0448\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/th>\nCont. Torque (Nm)<\/th>\nMax. Torque (Nm)<\/th>\nMax RPM<\/th>\nPt (F) kW<\/th>\nPt (M) kW<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
7.96<\/td>\n5,000<\/td>\n11,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n10.5<\/td>\n12.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.39<\/td>\n5,000<\/td>\n11,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n10.5<\/td>\n12.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.78<\/td>\n4,050<\/td>\n9,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n10.5<\/td>\n12.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13.70<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7,700<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n10.5<\/td>\n12.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16.58<\/td>\n2,700<\/td>\n5,900<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n10.5<\/td>\n12.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

3-Stage \u2014 ZR06**3 (10 Ratios)<\/h3>\n
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\u0421\u044a\u043e\u0442\u043d\u043e\u0448\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/th>\nCont. Torque (Nm)<\/th>\nMax. Torque (Nm)<\/th>\nMax RPM<\/th>\nPt (F) kW<\/th>\nPt (M) kW<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
27.69<\/td>\n5,000<\/td>\n11,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n9.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.89<\/td>\n5,000<\/td>\n11,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n9.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40.99<\/td>\n5,000<\/td>\n11,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n9.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.68<\/td>\n5,000<\/td>\n11,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n9.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
57.36<\/td>\n4,050<\/td>\n9,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n9.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
67.97<\/td>\n4,050<\/td>\n9,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n9.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
79.06<\/td>\n4,050<\/td>\n9,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n9.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
95.64<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7,700<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n9.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
98.79<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7,700<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n9.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
119.51<\/td>\n2,700<\/td>\n5,900<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n9.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

4-Stage \u2014 ZR06**4 (25 Ratios)<\/h3>\n
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\u0421\u044a\u043e\u0442\u043d\u043e\u0448\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/th>\nCont. Torque (Nm)<\/th>\nMax. Torque (Nm)<\/th>\nMax RPM<\/th>\nPt (F) kW<\/th>\nPt (M) kW<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
113.75<\/td>\n5,000<\/td>\n11,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
139.24<\/td>\n5,000<\/td>\n11,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
144.38<\/td>\n5,000<\/td>\n11,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
159.75<\/td>\n5,000<\/td>\n11,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
174.63<\/td>\n5,000<\/td>\n11,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
199.62<\/td>\n5,000<\/td>\n11,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
213.77<\/td>\n5,000<\/td>\n11,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
230.87<\/td>\n5,000<\/td>\n11,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
245.72<\/td>\n4,050<\/td>\n9,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
275.13<\/td>\n4,050<\/td>\n9,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
295.55<\/td>\n4,050<\/td>\n9,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
312.70<\/td>\n4,050<\/td>\n9,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
330.98<\/td>\n4,050<\/td>\n9,000<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
343.79<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7,700<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
361.80<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7,700<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
392.16<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7,700<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
415.88<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7,700<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
456.18<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7,700<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
490.04<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7,700<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
509.09<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n7,700<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
551.83<\/td>\n2,700<\/td>\n5,900<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
570.00<\/td>\n2,700<\/td>\n5,900<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
612.34<\/td>\n2,700<\/td>\n5,900<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
689.55<\/td>\n2,700<\/td>\n5,900<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
712.29<\/td>\n2,700<\/td>\n5,900<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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How to Read a ZR06 Order Code<\/h2>\n

\"ZR06<\/p>\n

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ZR06 ** 3 \u2013 BF02 \u2013 MS \u2013 B510 \u2013 R06<\/div>\n
\u2502 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2502 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2502 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2502 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2502 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2502<\/div>\n
Model \u00a0 Stages \u00a0 Input \u00a0\u00a0 Output \u00a0 Brake \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Option<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ZR06<\/strong><\/p>\n

Frame size identifier. Determines torque capacity (4,000-5,000 Nm continuous) and housing dimensions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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**2 \/ **3 \/ **4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Number of planetary reduction stages. More stages yield higher ratios but reduce thermal power capacity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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BF01\/02, B1\/B5, IS02-10, IEC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Motor input flange. BF = B-flange hydraulic, IS = SAE spline, IEC = electric motor bell housing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MS \/ MF \/ SS \/ FS \/ GS \/ GF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Output shaft type. MS = male spline, MF = male flange, SS = smooth solid shaft, FS = flanged solid, GS\/GF = custom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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B12 \/ B22 \/ B510 \/ B515 \/ B610 \/ B615<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spring-applied, hydraulically or electrically released fail-safe brakes. Number indicates torque class. Required for vertical-load and wind-exposed applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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R06<\/strong><\/p>\n

Non-standard ratio suffix. Omit for catalogue ratios. Consult engineering for custom ratios outside the published table.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Application Scenarios for the 4,000 Nm Class<\/h2>\n

\"Slewing<\/p>\n

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Medium Tower Cranes and Luffing-Jib Cranes<\/h3>\n

Tower cranes with maximum lifting capacity of 6-12 tonnes and jib lengths of 50-65 metres generate slewing torques in the 2,500-4,000 Nm range under normal operating wind loads. The ZR06 3-stage at ratios of 40:1-80:1 provides the output speed and torque density these machines require, with the 8,500 Nm peak rating absorbing the transient loads during emergency stops in gusty conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Concrete Batching Plant Turret Drives<\/h3>\n

Concrete mixer truck loading turrets and batching plant distribution arms require continuous low-speed rotation under heavy radial loading from the discharge chute weight. The ZR06 4-stage at ultra-high ratios (400:1-712:1) delivers the creep-speed rotation these applications demand while the IP67 sealing protects against the cement dust and washdown water inherent in concrete plant environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tunnel Boring Machine Segment Erectors<\/h3>\n

TBM segment erector arms position precast concrete lining segments weighing 2-6 tonnes with millimetre accuracy inside the tunnel bore. The ZR06 combination of high torque capacity and under-3-arcminute backlash enables the precise angular positioning these erectors require, while the sealed housing withstands the groundwater and bentonite slurry present in the tunnel environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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ZR06 at a Glance<\/h3>\n