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STOBER’s synchronous servo geared motors have been nominated for the 2023 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament. Cast your vote today!

When an assembly line needs to stop immediately due to a hazardous situation, you need STOBER ServoSoft designed for redundant braking power.

STOBER’s servo gear units outperform the competition when it comes to performance, backlash, running temperature, and compatibility.

STOBER will host an open house for interested high school juniors and seniors on April 12, 2023.

Did you know STOBER’s servo gear units can be paired with ServoStop, a revolutionary integrated safety brake? It’s ideal for vertical applications, provides redundant braking, and prevents slipping or falls even when the motor is removed.

STOBER gearboxes are the least expensive you’ll ever own. From no maintenance to storeroom optimization to energy efficiency and more, let us show you how we can save you money.

Gearbox oil leaks can be a maintenance nightmare – especially in food or beverage applications. STOBER knows differences matter, which is why we evaluate our lubrication thoroughly.

STOBER offers several free tools and software to help implement the best mechatronic solution for your application.  

STOBER’s planetary series allows you to choose from several bearing options to handle radial or axial loads, optimizing your machine design.

STOBER Drives, Inc. is proud to announce that EZ3 motors are now being assembled at our Maysville, Ky. facility with a standard one-week lead time.

Whether it’s a gear unit, motor, or rack and pinion, put down the catalogs and find what you need with a few simple clicks!

As a review of 2022, we look back at some of the year’s top blog posts and recap them here. Feel free to browse them again, or check them out if you missed them!

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the plant, not a creature was stirring not even an ant…

Design engineers deal with numerous obstacles when creating a machine – inefficient supplier communication, limited design time, and unfamiliarity with a brand all add up. These delays can make the engineer miss an important deadline. But don’t worry–STOBER can help overcome these challenges.

STOBER’s service department offers several levels of expert analysis to inspect products after they have been installed in the field. With a standard five-day turnaround for the basic evaluation, our team is committed to having you back up and running as quickly as possible.

Drumroll, please! Now introducing The Gerhardt Guide, a comic about adventures in the life of Gerhardt Gearhead!

Planetary or helical, STOBER has the range of products you need to optimize your machine design. STOBER servo right-angle geared motors are available as either planetary right-angle geared motors or helical-bevel geared motors.

We’re sure you’ve seen a jolly blue mascot popping up on our social media lately and have begun wondering where he bought those nice lederhosen! The wait is over–Gerhardt Gearhead is ready to share his story. 

STOBER Drives, Inc. will be in attendance at Rockwell Automation’s Automation Fair in Chicago on Nov. 16-17, 2022. Representatives will be available in booth 761 to share information about STOBER’s premium gearing solutions.

STOBER’s synchronous servo motors are compact, dynamic, and powerful.  Direct mounting results in higher torque density and stiffness while reducing inertia by up to 75 percent.

Did you know that premature gearbox failure can be caused by gearing misalignment? Keep reading to find out how premature failure can be eliminated by ensuring proper alignment.

Heat is the natural enemy of a gearbox, so why not do everything you can to keep the temperature down? STOBER performs at a 12 percent reduction in temperature versus the competition.

High-speed machines often increase the ambient temperature, which can be bad news for a gearbox. Since heat is the natural enemy of a gearbox, STOBER offers many ways to keep the temperature down.

Heat is the natural enemy of a gearbox, so why not do everything you can to keep the temperature down? STOBER performs at a 12 percent reduction in temperature versus the competition.

Asset reliability means you can depend on a STOBER gear reducer for years, which increases profits and surpasses plant efficiency targets.

If you’re tired of repeatedly replacing the same failing gearbox, STOBER has a new solution for you!

With ever-increasing shortages in skilled workers throughout America, it’s more important than ever for businesses to invest in the development of their employees. What better way to fill the talent shortage gap than to implement an apprenticeship program? Read more about how STOBER finds success in offering apprenticeships.

Many people have come to prefer meeting via Zoom, GoogleMeet, or Microsoft Teams to discuss potential projects, recap progress, or follow up on future plans.  STOBER decided to offer an easy, convenient way for customers to set up virtual meetings to make communication easier and more effective in the digital world. 

When your company supplies machines all around the globe, it’s important to find a supplier of mechatronic products that works in a variety of markets and fulfills a variety of applications. From the simplest to the harshest application, getting worldwide support can be difficult. Be sure to consider these three things when seeking…

The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) preliminarily approved a 15-year incentive agreement with STOBER under the Kentucky Business Investment program.

When making a gearbox purchase decision, oil is a seemingly small detail but can make a huge difference in your gearbox’s life.

STOBER gearheads survive in the toughest environments, providing long life under extreme conditions. Their high reliability and durability saves non-productive downtime and cost.

Many plants have $1 million of products in the storeroom, plus the cost of time and space to stock, maintain, and manage it. STOBER can help reduce the need for expensive storerooms.

Prevent premature gearbox failure with one simple trick—eliminating water or chemical ingress in your gearbox! Read more to learn how.

Accuracy, stiffness, and life are all important in machine tool design. STOBER has the knowledge and products to successfully accomplish all three.

Geared motors can improve machine design while saving money. By eliminating extra components, such as the motor coupling, the solution is lighter and more compact. Plus, wear components are reduced, which equals less maintenance. There are many other benefits to a geared motor—read more about the top five below.

Chat with an engineer for help with part numbers, troubleshooting, identifying solutions for your application, and more.

STOBER motors and geared motors are used in many different applications where the customer has implemented the communication protocol of their choice upstream in their application. Contact us today to see how we can help you find the optimal solution for your application.

est Places to Work in Kentucky for the fifth straight year, earning a spot in the Hall of Fame. 

STOBER values responsibility. But what does that mean? Check out our blog to read about one employee’s explanation.

STOBER geared motors and motors are Hiperface DSL compatible, but how does it work and what are the advantages? Read more.

Continual improvement in the workplace, products, and solutions gives STOBER an advantage over the competition.

STOBER is not only proud to feature the world’s toughest gearbox, but also some of the world’s toughest people!

There are several versions of EnDat. What are the differences in each one?

Don’t waste money on an expensive, under-performing gearbox. Get tips from STOBER for selecting the best gearbox for your application.

Building a strong team environment is a critical part of STOBER’s culture.

If you’re experiencing premature failure, you need a more durable and reliable solution for your application.

How much money do you spend on gearbox oil changes? STOBER’s no maintenance gearboxes will save your team time and money!

Every supplier has its own product offering, part number structure, and available options. How can you quickly find what you need? In this episode of STOBER’s Power Tips, we will share three benefits of using the STOBER Configurator.

STOBER recognized for 100 percent on-time delivery to Big Ass Fans in 2021.

Troubleshooting, diagnostics, repair, and more can be done on both motors and gearboxes.

Individual and team-level dedication that STOBER exudes is what makes the company so successful.

STOBER is releasing a second generation of our PE series gearbox. Compatibility with Allen Bradley® motors, drives remains

STOBER has parts on the shelf to build exactly what you need.

Manufacturing Outlook has named STOBER Drives, Inc. a 2022 Top Gear Tech Solution Provider. Read more about STOBER’s drive to develop innovative products while maintaining top performance.

Quality can mean different things to different people and in different circumstances. At STOBER, quality goes beyond just a department bearing the name.

Catalog standard options for gearboxes and motors don’t always meet the requirements of application environments. Read more about how STOBER can provide creative solutions to meet your needs.

STOBER Drives, Inc. has been identified as an organization that excels in optimizing employee and organizational wellbeing.

No matter the food or beverage being produced, bacteria and pathogens can cause drastic losses in product and production. Read more about our tips to consider when selecting a hygienic gearbox.

While it can be easy to get comfortable with maintaining the status quo, there’s value in getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.

One of our distributors recently experienced a nightmare Christmas-time breakdown. Read about how our team provided a durable solution with a quick turnaround.

Did you know STOBER’s synchronous Servo geared motors are available in food duty or corrosion resistant options? STOBER is proud to be able to meet washdown requirements of a variety of manufacturing environments and industries.

Ronnie Cooper began working at STOBER in 2007 as a parts picker, but his start was nearly 13 years in-the-making. Read more about experiences as part of the STOBER family as he reflects before his upcoming retirement.

She tells you the weather, plays your favorite tunes, and probably knows more about you than your own mother… and now Amazon Alexa can answer your questions about STOBER!

STOBER puts things in motion, responsibly and in a forward-looking manner. This is the third and final part of our corporate mission statement.

One of our customers contacted us after they experienced a critical oil leak. Read about how our team provided a durable solution with a quick turnaround.

STOBER is releasing a second generation of our PE series gearbox. This new generation offers better performance and numerous advantages compared to Generation 1.

STOBER puts things in motion, as a team and with personality. This is the second part of our corporate mission statement. Learn what this statement means!

The idea that servo motors can only be paired with planetary gearboxes is a myth. In fact, servo motors are best paired with helical gearboxes. Learn the top 3 advantages of using helical units with servo motors.

Since our establishment in 1991, STOBER Drives has developed into a successful provider of drive and automation solutions. But how did we get here? Let’s take a trip down memory lane!

Learn how STOBER can help improve your machine reliability and combat other common struggles for the semiconductor industry.

There are 3 critical areas to examine when designing a machine. What are they?

STOBER puts things in motion, integrally and precisely. This is the first part of our corporate mission statement. Learn what this statement means!

A few months ago, we released a story about one of our employees, Brian Insko, who was born with Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis (CIPA). Read about how we raised $28,000 for him!

Limited space for components and outdoor environments can be a design nightmare. Read about how we helped one customer solve these challenges and more.

When sizing for applications that require precision, there are 2 key areas to examine. Read more to learn what they are!

We are excited to announce that we have redefined our corporate vision, mission, and core value (VMCV) statements to better align with our company’s current and future goals. Read our new statements!

Brian Insko is a man that overcomes the odds. Born with Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis (CIPA), he deals with things few people experience and is wheelchair-bound. Read about Brian’s inspiring journey as he fights for the freedom to move on his own.

In a recent interview with Rockwell Automation, Blake Thayer, Project Engineer at STOBER Drives, discussed our new Generation 3 planetary gearbox series and the benefits it offers. Check it out!

Our breadth of product and breadth of knowledge truly make us the gold standard in the gearing industry.

Put down the catalogs, build the exact product you need, and request on-demand drawings with just a few simple clicks!