Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America Unveils New Line of Servo Gearboxes

Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA), operating under the trusted brand name Sumitomo Drive Technologies and a subsidiary of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, is proud to announce the launch of its innovative line of Servo Gearboxes. These new additions to the product portfolio encompass the Servo Cyclo®, Servo Hyponic®, and Servo Bevel BuddyBox® 4.

Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA), operating under the trusted brand name Sumitomo Drive Technologies and a subsidiary of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, is proud to announce the launch of its innovative line of Servo Gearboxes. These new additions to the product portfolio encompass the Servo Cyclo®, Servo Hyponic®, and Servo Bevel BuddyBox® 4.


​This launch marks a milestone in the company's ongoing commitment to providing customers with the broadest range of reliable, high-quality power transmission products. These servo gearboxes are the perfect blend of long-standing experience, cutting-edge innovation, and the highest reliability.

​"We are thrilled to introduce our Advanced line of servo gearboxes. They are a true testament to our pursuit of excellence and innovation for the automation needs of our customers." said Eric Schoonover, Motion Control Manager at SMA. "We are combining our decades of robotic and motion control experience with our trusted and robust power transmission products to produce servo-ready industrial gearboxes."

​ Product Highlights:

​The Servo Cyclo® provides quiet, shock-resistant performance and utilizes our unique cycloidal disc mechanism for durability and long service life. It comes in two series: Standard-Backlash and Low-Backlash.
​The Servo Hyponic® offers high efficiency (up to 93%) and low maintenance, making it an ideal choice for those seeking compact, versatile solutions. Its modular design allows for various gearhead and motor combinations.
​The Servo Bevel BuddyBox® 4 is known for its hardened steel components and heavy-duty, fortified, grease-purgeable system that provides a robust solution capable of withstanding the most demanding applications. Its design includes tandem dual lip seals to prevent leaks and contaminants.
​In-depth product details can be found at sumi-links.com/servo

​Sumitomo Drive Technologies strives to satisfy its customers' evolving needs without compromising reliability. By aggressively investing in research and development, Sumitomo Drive Technologies ensures its products remain at the forefront of the power transmission industry.

​​About Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America

​Sumitomo Machinery Corp of America, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, is a leading force in the power transmission industry. Known for its decades of expertise and innovation, the company provides a comprehensive range of cutting-edge power transmission and motion control gearing, including Cyclo, BuddyBox, Hyponic, and Paramax products.

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