Creep Drive

Leading Creep Drive Manufacturer in India

Planetary gearbox with lifting eyebolt and output flange

Planetary gearbox rear view showing input shaft and mounting flange

Overview

GPRO Drives is a trusted manufacturer of creep drives, offering precision-engineered solutions for applications requiring controlled low-speed operation and high torque. Manufactured using premium-grade raw materials, our creep drives are designed to deliver exceptional strength, durability, and reliable performance while meeting the demanding requirements of modern industrial applications.

Key Benefits of Creep Drive :

Provide precise micro-speed control for overhead crane operations.
Deliver smooth and efficient power transmission using a planetary differential drive system.
Ensure reliable, durable, and low-maintenance performance in demanding industrial environments.

Built for Industrial Strength. Engineered for Continuous Operation

Features Of These Creep Drive

● High Torque Capacity:

Delivers torque ranging from 50 Nm to 1000 Nm, ensuring reliable performance in precision drive applications.

● Flexible Reduction Ratio:

Standard reduction ratio of 10:1, with customized ratios available on request.

● Efficient Power Rating:

Supports power ratings from 0.37 kW to 15 kW for a wide range of industrial applications.

● Compact Foot-Mounted Design:

Designed with a compact footprint and foot mounting for easy installation and space optimization.

● Multiple Brake Drum Sizes:

Available with brake drum diameters of 160 mm, 200 mm, 250 mm, and 300 mm.

● Precision & Long Service Life:

Engineered for precise operation with excellent torque capacity, durability, and extended service life.

Technical Data

Mounting

Type: Foot.

Input

Configuration: Male Free Shaft (For mounting coupling, pulley, sprocket, etc.).

Orientation

Position: B3 (Horizontal).

Standards & Applications

Standards: AGMA, ISO & IS.
Applications: Overhead Crane Applications.

Ratio & Torque

Ratio: 10:1
Output Torque: 21 kg·m to 265 kg·m

Power & Speed

Input Power: 0.37–3.75 kW (0.5–5 HP). Maximum Input Speed: 1440 RPM.

Cooling & Lubrication

Cooling: Splash-type air cooling. Lubrication: ISO VG 220/320 Synthetic Base Oil.

Performance

Efficiency: 96%.

Technical specification

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Mounting	Foot
Input	Male Free Shaft (For Mounting Coupling, Pulley, Sprocket etc.)
Orientation	B3 (Horizontal)
Efficiency	96%
Ambient temp.	40 °C
Allowable temperature rise	45 °C above ambient temp.
Ratio range	10:1
Output torque range	From 21 kg·m to 265 kg·m
Input power	From 0.5 Hp / 0.37 kW to 5 Hp / 3.75 kW
Max. input speed	1440 rpm (For Higher / Lower Speed Consult GPRO)
Paint shade	Standard: RAL Blue; Special: Other colours available upon request.
Method of cooling	STD: Splash Type Lubrication, Air Cooled · SPL: Forced Cooling against specific customer requirement
Lubrication	ISO VG 220/320 Synthetic Base Oil. STD: Gearbox supplied without oil · SPL: Gearbox supplied with oil against specific customer requirement
Standard accessories	Nil
Applicable standards	AGMA, ISO, IS
Advantages	Nil
Disadvantage	Nil
Application	Used in Overhead Crane Application

FAQs

Q1. What is a creep drive used for?

A creep drive is an auxiliary low-speed drive system used to slowly rotate large rotating equipment — such as kilns, mill rollers, or dryers — during maintenance, inspection, or controlled startup, when the main drive isn’t in use.

Q2. How is a creep drive different from the main drive on rotating equipment?

The main drive runs the equipment at full operating speed and load; a creep drive is a secondary, low-speed system engaged separately (often via a clutch or declutchable coupling) purely for slow rotation during shutdown periods.

Q3. Which industries commonly use creep drives?

Creep drives are common in cement plants (kiln creep drives), sugar mills (roller creep drives), and other heavy rotary equipment where safe, controlled slow rotation is needed for inspection or maintenance work.

Q4. Can a creep drive be added to existing equipment as a retrofit?

Yes, creep drives are frequently engineered as retrofit additions to existing rotary equipment — share your equipment’s current drive arrangement with GPRO’s team for a compatibility assessment.

Q5. What speed range does a typical creep drive operate at?

Creep drives operate at very low speeds (often a small fraction of normal operating speed) specifically to allow safe, controlled rotation during maintenance — exact speed is configured based on the equipment and inspection requirements.