Bharat Bijlee – KEB Drives: A Game Changer for Textile Industry
March 31, 2025 | By Textile Outlook India
Bharat Bijlee is a pioneer in electrical engineering in India. Established in 1946, the company operates through two primary business segments: Power Systems, which includes Transformers and Projects divisions, and Industrial Systems, comprising Electric Motors, Drives & Industrial Automation, and Magnet Technology Machines divisions.
It has an exclusive technology partnership with KEB Automation KG, Germany since 2007 for the supply of Variable Speed AC VFDs, Servo Drives, Geared Servo Motors, and Multi-Axis Motion Controllers. This collaboration enables the company to assemble and distribute F6 Drives across industries such as Plastics, Metal, Textile, Machine Tools, Printing & Packaging, and Electric Vehicles—regardless of application complexity.
A Legacy of Trust and Innovation
For decades, KEB Drives have been at the heart of textile manufacturing, ensuring efficiency, precision, and reliability across various applications. Bharat Bijlee has been instrumental in bringing these globally trusted solutions to the Indian textile manufacturers. The company has delivered 16,000+ Servo packages over the past 17 years, including 4,000+ packages with indigenously manufactured SynchroTorq® Permanent Magnet (PM) Servo Motor.
Bharat Bijlee also manufactures and supplies KEB’s AC VFDs and Servo Drives (0.75kW-900kW) to meet demanding requirements of the textile industry. These advanced solutions power every stage of textile manufacturing, from Blow Rooms to Finishing Machines, ensuring seamless operation.
In an industry where repetitive accuracy is non-negotiable, Bharat Bijlee’s German-engineered industrial drives provide unmatched reliability.
Why Choose Bharat Bijlee?
- Uninterrupted Operations & Protection
- Power OFF Function for Thread Protection – Prevents costly thread breakage by ensuring a synchronized stop during power failure.
- Battery and UPS Free for TFO, Winding, Ring-frame, Simplex and Twisting Machines – Eliminates bulky battery banks, reducing maintenance and space constraints.
- High-Precision Printing & Dyeing Automation
- Smart Servo Solutions for Flat-Bed Printing – Enhances accuracy and increases strokes per minute, enabling seamless retrofitment of older machines.
- Jigger Dyeing Machine Optimization – Uses Torque & Tension Control for superior fabric handling and increased productivity.
- Energy Efficiency & Cost Savings
- Servo Motor Range 10-50Nm with RPM Range 750-3000 rated – Reduces energy costs with high-efficiency permanent magnet technology.
- SCL Technology for Encoder-less Direct Drive Machines – Successful deployment to leading European Machine Manufacturers.
- Gearless, Maintenance-Free Innovations
- Direct Drive Torque Motors for Stenter and Printing Machines – Eliminates gearboxes, reducing noise, vibration, oil leaks, and maintenance, while improving efficiency.
Unique Features of KEB F6 Drives for Textile Machines
KEB F6 Drives
- Wide input supply voltage range (305-525V) to prevent thread breakages during power dips.
- Conformal epoxy coating for protection against dust, moisture, and corrosion.
- Compatibility with multiple communication protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus, CANopen, PowerLink, EtherNet/IP, etc.)
- Various cooling options (water-cooled, push-through, flat rear) for improved reliability in textile environments.
- Intelligent sensor-less vector control functionality (ASCL for asynchronous motor / SCL for synchronous motor).
- All-in-one drive compatibility with multiple motor types (Induction Motor, Synchronous Reluctance Motor, PMSM, IE4 & IE5 Motors).
Tailored Solutions for Every Textile Application
Bharat Bijlee goes beyond supplying products—it delivers customized solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize performance.
Applications of KEB Drives & Motors
- All kinds of Spinning Machines – Prevents thread breakage even during power failures.
- Texturizing & Twisting – Eliminates battery backup dependency.
- Dyeing & Finishing – Torque-controlled winder/rewinder rolls for higher efficiency.
- Printing – High-precision servo solutions for flat-bed and rotary printing.
- Stentering – Direct drive solutions to replace traditional gearboxes.
Bharat Bijlee’s Drives & Automation plant at Airoli, Navi Mumbai, is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, including:
- Load and functional test benches for simultaneous testing.
- Advanced automated servo press-fitting of electronic components.
- Enhanced assembly and distribution capabilities for the next-gen F6 Drives across India.
Bharat Bijlee Drives & Automation Mobile App
The company provides after-sales support across India and tracks turnaround in real-time through its SAP system. To enhance customer support, it has a mobile app for troubleshooting and maintenance of its products. Available for download from the App Store and Google Play Store, the app brings essential product information of its Gen6 Drives right to your fingertips.
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