Mechanically efficient designs run cooler, hold tighter tolerances, and last longer. UNISIG machines are engineered with this in mind. Axis drives use direct-drive servos or high-efficiency planetary gear reducers rather than worm drives or belts on axis drives. Our high-powered geared headstocks use precision-ground, constant-mesh helical gearing, and pumped synthetic lubrication to reduce friction and improve power transmission efficiency.

Energy Efficiency in the electrical engineering department

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AT UNISIG

Energy Efficiency in the electrical engineering department

Energy efficiency is one area where everyone can agree. It is beneficial for the planet and for profits. A small gundrilling machine may have less than 20 horsepower, while a large BTA drilling machine can exceed 200 horsepower. Regardless of size, every kilowatt-hour of electricity matters. UNISIG designs machines with efficiency in mind because we believe that is how well-planned, modern machines should be built—through thoughtful engineering and design choices that reduce energy consumption and improve performance.

DESIGNING FOR MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY

Heat is the enemy. Mechanically efficient designs run cooler, hold tighter tolerances, and last longer. UNISIG machines are engineered with this in mind. Axis drives use direct-drive servos or high-efficiency planetary gear reducers rather than worm drives or belts on axis drives. Our high-powered geared headstocks utilize precision-ground, constant-mesh helical gearing and pumped synthetic lubrication to minimize friction and enhance power transmission efficiency. Our engineers focus on eliminating heat and inefficiencies at the source rather than consuming additional energy to remove them later.

DESIGNING FOR MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY

Heat is the enemy. Mechanically efficient designs run cooler, hold tighter tolerances, and last longer. UNISIG machines are engineered with this in mind. Axis drives use direct-drive servos or high-efficiency planetary gear reducers rather than worm drives or belts on axis drives. Our high-powered geared headstocks use precision-ground, constant-mesh helical gearing, and pumped synthetic lubrication to reduce friction and improve power transmission efficiency. Our engineers focus on eliminating heat and inefficiencies at the source rather than consuming even more energy to remove them later.

"Mechanically efficient designs run cooler, hold tighter tolerances, and last longer."

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SMART SYSTEMS THAT CONSERVE ENERGY

Variable Delivery Coolant Pumps: Deep hole drilling relies on cutting fluid at high pressures and flow rates to achieve accurate holes and reliable chip evacuation. If you are unsure how much is needed, you often apply too much, wasting energy in the process. Low-technology pumps rely on relief valves to regulate pressure, effectively functioning as heaters that never turn off. UNISIG high-pressure coolant pumps use variable speed drives and other variable volume delivery techniques to supply the exact amount of cutting fluid for the process, saving energy every minute the machines operate.

Regenerative Electrical Drives: When decelerating a load, the kinetic energy from moving mass must go somewhere. It can either be unloaded as heat into the braking system or conserved and reused. UNISIG uses regenerative drives for complex motion systems to conserve energy and improve dynamic performance. The motors paired with these high-technology drives offer exceptional efficiency and high power density. In many machine builds, UNISIG also employs drive systems (active line modules and active interface modules) with power factor correction and additional components to reduce electromagnetic interference, returning high-quality power to the grid.

LED Lighting: Machine enclosures are brightly lit to improve operator visibility during setup and prevent costly mistakes. UNISIG uses LED lighting, which consumes less energy and lasts longer than traditional lighting.

Sleep Modes: When idle, control systems automatically shut down transfer pumps and power units to conserve energy. Pneumatics are also turned off to prevent the use of unnecessary compressed air.

COMMITMENT BUILT INTO EVERY MACHINE

Energy efficiency is not a separate feature; it is built into every decision we make. Our repeat customers recognize the performance, precision, and service that define UNISIG, and our energy-efficient designs are simply part of the package. Thoughtful engineering, modern systems, and smarter power use all contribute to machines that run better, last longer, and deliver more value over their lifetime.

SMART SYSTEMS THAT CONSERVE ENERGY

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Variable Delivery Coolant Pumps: Deep hole drilling relies on cutting fluid at high pressures and flow rates to achieve accurate holes and reliable chip evacuation. If you are unsure how much is needed, you often apply too much, wasting energy in the process. Low-technology pumps rely on relief valves to regulate pressure, effectively becoming heaters that never turn off. UNISIG high-pressure coolant pumps use variable speed drives and other variable volume delivery techniques to supply exactly the right amount of cutting fluid for the process, saving energy every minute the machines run.

Regenerative Electrical Drives: When decelerating a load, the kinetic energy from moving mass must go somewhere. It can either be unloaded as heat into the braking system or conserved and reused. UNISIG uses regenerative drives for complex motion systems to conserve energy and improve dynamic performance. The motors paired with these high-technology drives offer exceptional efficiency and high power density. In many machine builds, UNISIG also employs drive systems (active line modules and active interface modules) with power factor correction and additional components to reduce electromagnetic interference, returning high quality power to the grid.

LED Lighting: Machine enclosures are brightly lit to improve operator visibility during setup and prevent costly mistakes. UNISIG uses LED lighting, which consumes less energy and lasts longer than traditional lighting.

Sleep Modes: When idle, control systems automatically shut down transfer pumps and power units to conserve energy. Pneumatics are also turned off to prevent unnecessary compressed air use.

COMMITMENT BUILT INTO EVERY MACHINE

Energy efficiency is not a separate feature, it is built into every decision we make. Our repeat customers recognize the performance, precision, and service that define UNISIG, and our energy-efficient designs are simply part of the package. Thoughtful engineering, modern systems, and smarter power use all contribute to machines that run better, last longer, and deliver more value over their lifetime.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Because efficiency impacts both performance and sustainability. Well-designed, efficient machines reduce waste, lower operating costs, and improve reliability.

They recover kinetic energy and, in many cases, return high-quality power to the grid.

Yes, positively. Efficient designs reduce heat, maintain precision, and extend component life, leading to improved accuracy and uptime.

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