

SDS Ningbo
Ningbo Speed Horse Machinery Equipments Co., Ltd.
Swiss Drive Systems' representative and sourcing partner in China. Acting on our behalf, Speed Horse negotiates with Chinese manufacturers to secure the best technical and commercial terms, organises factory visits and supplier tours for SDS clients, and jointly implements complex equipment sourcing and end-to-end project fulfilment. Responsible for factory acceptance tests, trial assembly of drive packages (motor + coupling + brake + gearbox) and shipment preparation. Scope covers crane, port, metallurgy, mining, marine and oil & gas equipment, including explosion-proof variants.
Special Drive Solutions (SDS)






Conveyor Drive Block (Assembled Unit)
Assembled conveyor drive blocks — "explosion-proof motor + coupling + brake disc + gearbox" — built to project specification. Mating, shaft alignment and factory acceptance testing of the complete unit are performed at the SDS Ningbo facility before shipment. The partner sources directly from 30+ Chinese factories (WEG/Wolong, Boneng, Guomao, Zhonghai, Huali and others) and selects components per the customer's technical specification. Power range 7.5 – 710 kW, output torque up to 250 kN·m. Variants: standard IEC, explosion-proof YBX5 / Ex d IIB T4 for mining and oil & gas environments, marine Y-H, high-voltage YKK. Typical applications: belt conveyors in coal and ore mines / processing plants, crane hoist / travel / slewing mechanisms, rolling-mill stands, skip hoists. Gallery photos: explosion-proof drive blocks for an underground mine belt conveyor, staged at the customer's site immediately before installation on the conveyor line.





Rope Hoisting System for Ferry Berth Ramps
SDS project work: engineering, manufacturing and complete supply of counterweighted rope hoisting systems for the lifting ramps of road-rail Ro-Ro ferry berths. Supply is organised via the SDS facility in China with factory acceptance tests and on-site inspection by the customer's commission prior to shipment. The package includes: rope mechanism with counterweight system (without counterweight slabs), supporting drive steelwork, rope-mechanism frames, intermediate-support hoisting mechanism, deflection / span / counterweight pulley blocks, wire ropes with end sockets and suspensions. Applications: shore structures of seaport ferry crossings, Ro-Ro berths, lift-and-lower berth bridges. Photos show an actual assembly run prior to shipment.
- Lifting winch
- IDJ477-250-10-42
- Electric motor
- JANGTE YZTP225S-8, 22 kW
- Drum brake
- YWB250-500-IA, 380 V / 50 Hz
- Coupling
- ROTEX 65 SD1 + shiftable
- Gearbox
- S206HA-C18-D10B-AE3
- Deflection / span sheaves
- D = 800 mm, axle d = 42 mm
- Counterweight sheaves
- D = 1000 mm, axle d = 46 mm
- Wire rope
- 6×36WS-IWRC, ⌀ 42 – 46 mm, with end sockets



Crane Projects: Joint Engineering & FAT
Project engineering for the crane industry, anchored on our own production base in China (Ningbo, Zhejiang Province): joint review of kinematics, electrics and steelwork of crane bridges / trolleys with the manufacturer, agreement of 3D models and calculations prior to production release, in-process quality control, mating assembly of drive packages and factory acceptance tests (FAT) with the customer's commission. Crane types covered: overhead, gantry, port handling (STS, RTG), metallurgical ladle and pit cranes, portal cranes. Scope: hoist, travel and slewing drives, brake systems, couplings, low-voltage switchgear, variable-frequency drives and cabling. Photos: our partner's production facility in Ningbo, working session on the 3D model of crane steelwork and inspection of crane control cabinets at the manufacturer's plant.
Gearboxes

NGW Planetary Gearboxes
New-generation high-load planetary gear reducer per JB/T6502-93. Manufactured by SDS sourcing partner — Hubei Jujing Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd. (Hubei, China) on a fleet of European precision gear-grinding equipment (Reishauer, Hofler, Hofmann, MODUL), achieving ISO 6 gear quality. Applications: heavy industrial drives, metallurgy, rolling mills, cement mills, mine conveyors. Supplied via SDS Ningbo as the exclusive representative in Russia for the crane, metallurgy and mining industries.
- Ratios
- 4–125 (single, two and three stage)
- Output torque
- up to 68 260 N·m
- Gear quality
- ISO 6 and higher
- Standard
- JB/T6502-93

NBS Helical-Bevel Planetary Gearboxes
Heavy-duty planetary reducer with helical-bevel input stage. Used on main drives of rolling-mill stands, cement and ball mills, heavy mine conveyors. Manufactured by SDS sourcing partner — Hubei Jujing Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd. (Hubei, China), a specialized maker of high-precision gear transmissions equipped with Reishauer / Hofler / MODUL machinery. Delivered to Russia by SDS Ningbo as the exclusive partner for the crane, metallurgy and mining industries.
- Ratios
- 53.7–100 (NBS) / 560–2240 (NCS heavy models)
- Output torque
- 20 000 – 1 600 000 N·m
- Layout
- spiral-bevel input stage + planetary stages

NED Gearboxes for Continuous Casting & Rolling
Dedicated gearbox for aluminium and steel continuous casting and rolling drives. Compact composite design with two planetary modules and centre distance suitable for installation between two roll stands. Manufactured by Hubei Jujing Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd. (Hubei, China), qualified supplier to Baowu Steel Group and Taiyuan Heavy Industry. Delivered to Russia by SDS Ningbo under exclusive metallurgical-industry authorization.
- Ratios
- 700–1250
- Output torque
- 180 – 900 kN·m
- Application
- continuous casting, rolling mills, casting machines

ZMY Gearboxes for Coking Plant Machines
Reducer family designed specifically for coking-plant machines — coke pushers and coal chargers in 3.2 / 3.8 / 4.3 m frame sizes. Includes versions for top-loaded coke ovens, multi-hammer and 3-/6-hammer coal-ramming equipment. Manufactured by Hubei Jujing Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd. Delivered to Russia by SDS Ningbo under exclusive metallurgy authorization.
- Ratios
- 37 – 76
- Motor power
- 79 – 110 kW
- Application
- coke pushers, coal chargers 3.2 / 3.8 / 4.3 m

Planetary Gearboxes for Tower & Mobile Cranes
A range of planetary reducers configured for hoist, travel and slewing mechanisms of tower, gantry, overhead, port and tyre-mounted mobile cranes. Compact size, high specific load, ISO 6 gear quality, multi-stage planetary layout. Manufactured by Hubei Jujing Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd. (Hubei, China). Delivered to Russia by SDS Ningbo under exclusive crane-industry authorization (overhead bridge, gantry, port, metallurgical cranes).
- Application
- hoist / travel / slewing crane mechanisms
- Crane types
- tower, gantry, overhead, port, tyre-mounted mobile
- Gear quality
- ISO 6 and higher

NMCD Gearboxes for Double-Inlet Coal Mills
Dedicated reducers for double-inlet / double-outlet coal pulverizing ball mills used in power plants and metallurgical works. The NMCD series is designed for heavy 24/7 operation under abrasive coal-dust conditions. Manufactured by Hubei Jujing Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd. (Hubei, China). Delivered to Russia by SDS Ningbo under exclusive mining / metallurgy authorization.
- Frame sizes
- NMCD 315 – 500
- Ratio
- i = 125
- Input power
- 11 – 37 kW
- Application
- double-inlet pulverizing ball mills

HZN Slewing Reducers for Port Cranes & Bucket-Wheel Machines
Slewing reducers for slew mechanisms of portal cranes, tower and gantry cranes, ship-loaders, bucket-wheel stackers / reclaimers and slewing booms in ports and metallurgical yards. High specific torque, compact dimensions, multi-stage planetary layout. Manufactured by Hubei Jujing Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd. (Hubei, China). Delivered to Russia by SDS Ningbo under exclusive crane / metallurgy authorization.
- Standard ratios
- 10.7 – 1400
- Output torque
- 5.5 – 250 kN·m
- Application
- crane slew, ship-loader, bucket-wheel stacker / reclaimer

NBD Hoisting Gearboxes for Mine Winches
Reducer series tailored for mine hoisting winches — skip and cage hoists in coal and ore mines. Multi-stage gear train with high output torque, designed for heavy duty cycles and dynamic hoisting loads. Manufactured by Hubei Jujing Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd. (Hubei, China). Delivered to Russia by SDS Ningbo under exclusive mining-industry authorization (including parts supply and overhaul for Baowu Steel contracts).
- Frame sizes
- NBD 560 – 2000
- Ratios
- 20 – 50
- Output torque
- 53.94 – 2973 kN·m
- Application
- mine hoisting winches, skip and cage hoists

LX Vertical Reducers for Medium-Speed Coal Mills
Dedicated vertical-shaft reducer for medium-speed coal mills in power plants and vertical cement mills in the building-materials industry. First-stage bevel + second-stage planetary; sun gear and planets made of high-strength alloy steel with carburizing, quenching and gear grinding. Cylindrical housing withstands the heavy axial pressure from the grinding table. Manufactured by Hubei Jujing Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd. (Hubei, China). Delivered to Russia by SDS Ningbo for the energy, metallurgy and mining industries.
- Output torque
- 3 000 – 40 000 N·m
- Input speed
- 740 – 990 rpm
- Ratios
- 16 – 40
- Application
- power-plant vertical coal mills, cement vertical mills

ZSD Gearboxes for Molten-Steel Ladle Car Drives
Dedicated reducer for molten-steel ladle car conveyor drives on continuous casting machines and bar mills. Track record includes the 8 million-ton stainless-steel project of POSCO Group (Zhangjiagang) for the slab feeding conveyor. Manufactured by Hubei Jujing Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd. (Hubei, China). Delivered to Russia by SDS Ningbo under exclusive metallurgy authorization.
- Frame size
- ZSD355-100
- Power
- 30 kW
- Ratio
- i = 100
- Input speed
- 980 rpm
- Application
- ladle-car drives, billet conveyors
Brakes & Couplings

Rotex Elastomeric Jaw Couplings
Rotex-type elastomeric jaw coupling for motor-to-gearbox connections in crane, metallurgy and general-industry drive trains. Torque is transmitted through a replaceable polyurethane spider element, compensating radial, angular and axial shaft misalignment and damping shock loads. Manufactured at our partner facility in China under the SDS label and delivered to Russia, custom-matched to shaft diameters, transmitted torque and spider hardness (64 / 80 / 92 / 98 Sh A). Pictured: Rotex 42, 55×75 / 55×75 bore configuration (55 mm shafts on both ends).
- Type
- Elastomeric jaw coupling (Rotex)
- Frame sizes
- Rotex 14 … Rotex 180
- Transmitted torque
- up to 5 100 N·m (Rotex 180)
- Max speed
- up to 19 000 rpm (small sizes)
- Spider (elastic element)
- PU 64 / 80 / 92 / 98 Sh A
- Temperature range
- −40 … +120 °C (PU 92/98)
- Applications
- crane drives, metallurgy, pumps, general industry
FAQ — SDS Ningbo
What equipment does SDS supply from SDS Ningbo?
SDS delivers the full SDS Ningbo product range including special drive solutions (sds), motors, gearboxes and brakes & couplings. Detailed series, sizes and technical specifications are available on this page; full PDF catalogues can be downloaded from the Catalogues section.
In which industries is SDS Ningbo equipment used?
SDS Ningbo equipment is applied in crane manufacturing, port equipment, metallurgy and mining & mineral processing and other industries. We select a specific model for your duty cycle, load profile, working environment and ambient conditions.
What is the warranty and lead time for SDS Ningbo?
Standard manufacturer warranty — 12 months from commissioning, no more than 18 months from shipment. Production lead time is 4–16 weeks depending on specification (the equipment is manufactured in China, Zhejiang Province, Ningbo). Delivery to Russia is by road transport. Detailed terms are on the Terms of Cooperation page.
How to order SDS Ningbo equipment from SDS?
Send a technical request with operating parameters and requirements. Within one business day we prepare a technical-commercial proposal with firm pricing and delivery schedule. Default Incoterms — DDP (with EAEU certification and customs clearance included).
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