Metering Drive
AssemblyVariable-frequency-driven gearmotor that sets metering-roll speed and thus grain residence time. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Metering Drive parts and their functions
5 top-level parts · 103 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auger Drive Motor | 1× | Drive motor for the metering rolls |
| 2 | Variable-Frequency Drive 5 parts | 1× | Variable-frequency drive for speed control |
| 3 | Helical Gear Pair | 1× | Reduction gear set |
| 4 | Gearbox Housing | 1× | Reducer housing |
| 5 | Roll Drive Chain | 1× | Chain coupling the rolls together |
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Bill of materials for Metering Drive
5 top-level lines · 10 rows shown · 103 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
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| 1 | Auger Drive Motor | mobile-grain-dryer-auger-motor | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Variable-Frequency Drive 5 parts | mobile-grain-dryer-vfd | 1× | 1 | 99 | assembly |
| 2.1 | Bare PCB | pcb-bare | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2.2 | Microcontroller | mcu | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2.3 | Power MOSFET | mosfet | 6× | 6 | · | part |
| 2.4 | Power Supply | power-supply | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2.5 | SMD Passive (R/C/L) | smd-passives | 90× | 90 | · | part |
| 3 | Helical Gear Pair | gear-pair | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Gearbox Housing | gearbox-housing | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Roll Drive Chain | mobile-grain-dryer-roll-chain | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the metering drive is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.50–$100. How estimates work| Vendor | HQ | Specialty | MOQ | Lead time |
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |