Selecting Inching Drives for Mill and Kiln Applications

The inching drive, also known as a barring or auxiliary drive, is an important component of any mill or kiln installation. It is used for maintenance and inspection purposes, as well as an emergency auxiliary drive to keep kilns rotating when the main motor fails. This paper covers what data the end user needs to provide for proper selection of a drive as well as the different arrangements available to them. Also covered are descriptions of the different components and their associated service factors, as well as safety requirements and issues the end user should be aware of and use.