Industrial gears and motors are core components in machinery that transmit torque and motion through interlocking gears and shafts.
They are widely used in applications such as conveyors, mixers, packaging lines, palm oil presses, cement kilns, and many other industrial systems.
Without them, these industries would not be able to function properly.
Due to this, there is a high demand for the best brands that manufacture high-quality industrial gearmotors and gearboxes.
Jatstar Engineering distributes a full range of industrial gearboxes and gearmotors from leading international manufacturers.
Below is an updated guide to the top brands available in Malaysia and what they are best suited for.
1. Bonfiglioli
Bonfiglioli has more than 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 4000 professionals worldwide.
This brand designs, produces, and distributes a full range of gearmotors, drive systems, planetary gearboxes, and inverters for industrial automation, mobile machinery, and renewable energy sectors.
2. Brevini
Brevini has a long history, and it was among the world’s top ten gear manufacturers in mechanical transmissions and gear drives.
It is all thanks to relevant market shares in industrial applications (steel industry, plastics production, materials handling), innovative systems such as waste recycling plants, and wind and energy production.
It was established in 1960 by Renato, Luciano and Corrado Brevini, and was the first Italian company to produce planetary gearbox, such as the well-known Brevini planetary gearboxes.
3. Mitsubishi
From controllers to drive control devices, power distribution control equipment and industrial mechatronics, Mitsubishi Electric serves its customers as a comprehensive factory automation (FA) manufacturer dealing in all aspects of manufacturing.
One of Mitsubishi’s product lines are geared motors.
As a drive source for factory automation (FA), Mitsubishi gear motors are very reliable and come in a wide range of variations.
4. Rossi
For Rossi Group, the keyword has always been innovation: we deliver excellent products, for any sector and related categories.
One of the most complete product ranges available on the market allows us to choose the gear reducer or the gearmotor that best suits a broad variety of application needs.
All of Rossi gearmotors and gearboxes have been designed to assure excellent, reliable and long lasting unique mechanical performance, resulting in reduced operating costs and long life.
5. SEW Eurodrive
In 1931, SEW Eurodrive started with gearmotors. Since then, they have evolved into the worldwide leader of power transmission and electronic automation.
Throughout the globe, SEW-EURODRIVE products such as gearmotors and gear units are synonymous with quality, reliability and innovation.
SEW Eurodrive gearmotor modular system is oriented towards the diversity of your application areas.
Therefore, you can choose your ideal drive from standard, electrified monorail, adjustable, servo, stainless steel or explosion-proof gearmotors.
6. Sumitomo
For over 80 years, Sumitomo Drive Technologies has been providing world-class gearmotors, gearboxes, and speed reducers, featuring industry-leading technology with fully integrated, premium-efficient motors.
Our impactful power transmission units come in various shaft configurations such as right angle, concentric and inline.
One of Sumitomo’s best-selling products is Sumitomo Cyclo Drive gearmotor which offers high strength and reliability.
Industrial Gearbox Brand Comparison Overview
Evaluate key differences between major gearbox brands, including design quality, torque capacity, reliability, and typical industrial applications to support better purchasing decisions.
| Brand | Gearbox Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Bonfiglioli | Helical, bevel-helical, worm, planetary | Conveyors, food processing, material handling, mobile machinery |
| Brevini | Planetary | Heavy-duty drives, steel, mining, high-torque compact applications |
| Mitsubishi | Helical geared motors | Factory automation, conveyor lines, packaging machinery |
| Rossi | Helical, bevel-helical, worm, shaft-mounted | Wide range — food, cement, water treatment, mining, paper |
| SEW Eurodrive | Helical, bevel-helical, worm, servo, explosion-proof | Material handling, logistics, automotive, food processing |
| Sumitomo | Cyclo Drive (cycloidal), helical | High shock loads, mining, heavy conveyors, crane drives, mixers |
Frequently Asked Questions about Industrial Gearboxes in Malaysia
What is the difference between a gearbox and a gearmotor?
A gearbox, or gear reducer, is a standalone speed reduction unit that mounts separately to an existing motor. It takes high-speed motor output and converts it to lower speed and higher torque. A gearmotor combines an electric motor and a gear reducer into a single integrated assembly, ready to install without selecting and matching separate components. Gearmotors are more compact and simpler to mount, while gearboxes offer more flexibility when replacing or upgrading individual components in an existing drivetrain.
Which industrial gearbox brand is best for heavy-duty applications?
For high-torque, high-shock-load applications, Sumitomo Cyclo Drive and Brevini planetary gearboxes are the strongest choices. The Cyclo Drive delivers high reduction ratios in a single stage with very high shock load tolerance, making it the preferred choice for mining equipment, heavy conveyors, and crane drives. Brevini planetary gearboxes suit steel processing, materials handling, and renewable energy applications where compact high-torque output is required. Both brands are available from Jatstar Engineering in Malaysia.
What is a planetary gearbox and when should I use one?
A planetary gearbox uses multiple planet gears rotating around a central sun gear inside a ring gear. This arrangement distributes the load across multiple gear contacts simultaneously, producing very high torque density in a compact housing. Use a planetary gearbox when a high torque-to-size ratio is needed, when high reduction ratios are required in a single stage, or when the application involves high shock or impact loads. Brevini is the specialist planetary gearbox brand available through Jatstar Engineering.
Are these gearbox brands suitable for food and beverage processing?
Yes. SEW-Eurodrive, Bonfiglioli, and Rossi all produce food-grade gearmotor variants with stainless steel housings, NSF-approved lubricants, and smooth surface profiles that resist bacterial build-up. These comply with hygiene standards required in food and beverage manufacturing. Contact Jatstar Engineering with your specific hygienic design requirements for the right variant.
How long does an industrial gearbox last and what maintenance does it require?
A well-selected and properly maintained gearbox can last 15 to 25 years in standard industrial applications. Main maintenance requirements include lubricant oil changes at manufacturer-specified intervals, typically every 5,000 to 10,000 operating hours, periodic inspection of seals and breathers to prevent contamination, vibration monitoring to detect bearing wear early, and torque checks on mounting fasteners.
Where can I buy industrial gearboxes and gearmotors in Malaysia?
Jatstar Engineering is an industrial gearbox and gearmotor distributor based in Puchong, Selangor. We carry SEW-Eurodrive, Bonfiglioli, Brevini, Mitsubishi, Rossi, and Sumitomo across the full product range and supply customers throughout Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak, as well as export enquiries from Singapore, Indonesia, and other Southeast Asian markets. Contact us with your specifications for stock availability and pricing.
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