Viscotherm ROTODIFF
Hydraulic ROTODIFF drive systems for decanter centrifuges and gear unit dynamic test benches

Quality and innovation

For over 50 years, Viscotherm AG has been offering drive solutions in Swiss quality that are used around the world. Our customers seek out the best solutions for their decanter drives and dynamic test benches.

We owe our leading global position as a manufacturer and provider of hydraulic centrifuge and test bench drive systems to the market acceptance of our products.

Research and Development

With constant innovative adaptations and further developments in the field of hydrostatic, electronic and sensoric systems, Viscotherm AG safeguards its position at the top of its technological field.

Quality surveillance

Our hydrostatic drives are continuously subjected to quality control to ensure high reliability in operation.

Application and experience expertise

With over 50 years of experience, we possess extensive expertise. We are happy to share this knowledge through close collaboration with our customers, which allows us to continuously expand our expertise and achieve success together.

Swissness

As a family-owned company with development and production facilities in Switzerland, we not only ensure the quality and reliability of our products but also promote sustainable value creation and maintain a close partnership with our customers.

VISCOTHERM Drive systems

Our drive systems are energy-efficient, durable, low-maintenance, and adaptable to a wide range of industrial requirements. They provide reliable performance even under extreme conditions while simultaneously reducing operating costs.

Hydraulic drives for decanter centrifuges

VISCOTHERM develops and produces hydraulic ROTODIFF drive systems for a wide variety of applications. They are designed based on the required torque and required differential speed.

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Hydraulic motors for dynamic test benches

Viscotherm ROTODIFF drives are used in energy-efficient dynamic test benches. As the heart of dynamic test benches, for gear units, couplings and gears in closed circuits, ROTODIFF drives guarantee that the energy consumption is drastically reduced.

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Advantages of VISCOTHERM drives over conventional gearboxes

VISCOTHERM drives offer clear advantages over conventional gearboxes. They impress with low maintenance requirements, long-term reliability, and precise measurement and control. Thanks to ATEX certification, they can also be used in explosion-hazardous areas. Their overload safety and excellent weight-to-torque ratio make them the ideal solution for demanding applications. With Viscotherm, you are choosing efficient, robust, and reliable drive technology.

ROTODIFF® Drive versus Gearbox

Advantages of the ROTODIFF® hydrostatic decanter drive

Lower Maintenance
Long-term Reliability
More Powerful and Efficient
Longer Life
Powerful Operation
More Reliable
More Powerful at All Speeds
Versatile
Energy Efficient
Precise Measurement and Control
Lower Operating Cost
Efficient Operation
ATEX certified

Advantages of the ROTODIFF® AVN drive for transmission test benches

Excellent weight/torque ratio
Overload-proof
Excellent controllability and operational reliability

Areas of application

VISCOTHERM drive systems demonstrate their reliability in a variety of environments: whether in the harsh conditions of an oil platform on stormy seas, in the hot and dry atmosphere of a chemical production plant, or in the demanding processes of the food industry – they master every challenge with confidence.