Discover Your Potential Savings with NORD ECO

With NORD ECO, we analyze the energy consumption of a selected application in real time, based on our extensive expertise in drive technology.

Our measurements identify oversizing and inefficiencies in gear motors from all manufacturers and provide clear recommendations for improvement. A second measurement confirms the results after implementation.

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Our Advisory Concept

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NORD ECO is a structured advisory service that turns energy data into clear, actionable improvements.

We measure real operating conditions by installing monitoring equipment between the drive and power supply. The recorded data is analyzed using NORD-developed tools to identify inefficiencies and oversizing.

Based on this analysis, we provide clear recommendations for improvement and confirm the results through a follow-up measurement after implementation.

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With NORD ECO, we create a sound, data-driven basis for decision-making for the optimisation of drive systems. Through structured analyses and targeted modernisation measures, we support our customers in sustainably reducing operating costs, tapping into energy efficiency potential and increasing process reliability. This makes NORD ECO a strategic tool for us to strengthen our customers’ competitiveness in the long term.

Marcel Grunenberg, Team Leader Business Development EndUser&After Market

Measuring Performance Data

After installation of NORD ECO between the drive and the power supply, energy data is recorded in real time over a two-month period. This includes continuous load conditions, load peaks, and irregular operating states.

The extended measurement period increases data density, making it possible to identify patterns, anomalies, and overall system load behavior. The result is a load profile for the entire system.

NORD ECO uses an energy meter that records current and voltage. From this data, it calculates active and reactive power, representing actual energy consumption, as well as the power factor.

Data Evaluation

Once data collection is complete, all information is uploaded to NORD-developed analysis software and automatically evaluated. You receive the results in a PDF report outlining the key performance data. Support in interpreting the results is available, if needed.

Because of the volume of recorded data, the evaluation provides a highly accurate view of system performance and whether the installation meets application requirements. Oversizing is one of the most common opportunities for improving energy efficiency.

Benefits with NORD ECO

Measurable Performance

NORD ECO enables detailed measurement of energy consumption at the system or individual drive level for the first time. The analysis highlights anomalies and usage patterns that indicate potential energy and cost savings.

Precise Analysis

Collected data is evaluated to break down consumption, utilization, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). These results are compared with alternative drive configurations to support informed technical and economic decisions.

Access to Potential Savings

Optimized drive systems can reduce CO₂ emissions, lower energy consumption, and reduce costs related to administration, maintenance, and wear. In addition, reducing the number of variants can streamline production, logistics, storage, and service processes.

Alternative Components

Since 1965, NORD has developed extensive experience in drive component design and manufacturing, supported by deep practical insight from real-world applications.

For example, a drive system with an average power consumption of 1.5hp (1.1 kW) and peak loads of 2.6hp (1.9 kW) driven by a 5.4hp (4 kW) motor operates at around 30 percent utilization, indicating potential for optimization.

Using a 3.0hp (2.2 kW) motor increases utilization to nearly 50 percent while still providing reserves for additional load requirements.

In large systems with many drives, such as intralogistics applications, NORD ECO can help improve individual drive system performance and reduce the number of different variants in use. This also lowers costs and simplifies maintenance and spare parts logistics.

Variant Reduction

The benefits of a NORD ECO measurement become more significant when applied across entire systems. In large plants with many drives, such as intralogistics systems, NORD ECO can help reduce the number of different drive variants in use.

Reducing the number of variants helps minimize administrative effort and streamlines production, logistics, storage, and service processes. High-efficiency NORD motors, which provide constant torque over a wide speed range, are particularly suitable for reducing system diversity.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has performed numerous measurements to create load profiles of drive systems. We offer this service for systems with both NORD and third-party components. NORD ECO has helped many customers improve energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.

LOGIDRIVE™ Solutions

Customer requirements vary from application to application. We offer proven and reliable solutions for many applications in the logistics industry.

Whether the focus is efficiency, a reduced number of variants, software solutions, or predictive maintenance, we provide solutions suited to the application.

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More Energy-Efficient Products From NORD®

IE5+ Synchronous Motors

Efficient. Hygienic. Compact.
The latest generation of NORD IE5+ synchronous motors is manufactured in-house for use in intralogistics as well as the food and beverage industry.

IE5+ Synchronous Motors

DuoDrive with Integrated IE5+ Motor

Integrated Gear Unit and Motor
DuoDrive is an integrated gear unit and motor concept in a hygienic wash-down design. It combines a highly efficient IE5+ motor with a single-stage helical gear unit in one housing.

DuoDrive

Electronic Drive Technology

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Control Cabinets
Variable frequency drives and control cabinet solutions from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS are available with power ratings up to 160 kW. They can be used as centralized solutions for control cabinet installation or as decentralized versions for field use. The choice depends on the application.

Electronic Drive Technology

Energy Efficiency Topics

Total Cost of Ownership

TCO Reduction
Our goal is to help reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), including purchase, operation, maintenance, and end-of-life costs of a drive system.

Total Cost of Ownership

Global Efficiency Regulations

Standards and Regulations
Our range of electric motors meets common global efficiency standards and regulations. Our motors are designed for robust performance and can be combined with all NORD gear units.

Global Efficiency Regulations

Modernization and Extension

Modernization Improves Efficiency
Drive modernization updates existing systems with newer technology to improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint. NORD supports customers through every step of the process.

Drive Modernization

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