Lenze

Lenze is a global manufacturer specializing in motion control and automation technology including frequency inverters, servo drives, motors, gearboxes, controllers, and integrated drive systems. PLC Direct supplies Lenze products supporting existing Lenze automation systems across industrial applications. Our Lenze collection serves customers sourcing replacement parts, legacy components, and production hardware to maintain operational continuity in installed Lenze automation environments.

Why Choose Lenze: Integrated Motion Control Solutions

Lenze specializes in integrated drive systems, motion control technology, and automation platforms alongside programmable logic controllers, providing comprehensive solutions for machine automation and industrial applications. Lenze products span frequency inverters, servo drives, synchronous and asynchronous motors, precision gearboxes, PLC controllers, and human-machine interfaces designed for modular machine solutions and scalable automation systems.

Lenze automation systems are commonly deployed in:

• Packaging and material handling equipment
• Conveyor systems and intralogistics
• Robotics and automated assembly
• Food and beverage processing
• Printing and converting machinery
• Textile and weaving equipment
• Plastics and extrusion systems
• Automotive manufacturing automation

This broad industrial adoption reflects Lenze's integration of drive technology, motion control, and automation platforms designed for machine builders and OEM applications requiring precise positioning, synchronized motion, and energy-efficient operation.

Lenze Products and Solutions

Lenze organizes its industrial automation portfolio around frequency inverters, servo drives, motors, gearboxes, PLC controllers, and integrated drive systems. The Lenze collection at PLC Direct focuses on hardware supporting installed Lenze systems for maintenance, replacement, and lifecycle continuity.

Lenze Product Families

Lenze products commonly supported include:

• 8400 Series Frequency Inverters: Modular inverter family including 8400 BaseLine for simple speed control, 8400 StateLine with motion control capabilities, 8400 HighLine for positioning tasks and multi-axis applications, 8400 TopLine with servo qualities and automatic axis bus for synchronization applications, 8400 motec decentralized inverters (0.37-3.0 kW) with IP66 enclosure for motor-mounted or wall-mounted installations, and 8400 protec compact wall-mounting units with plug-in technology for decentralized applications
• i950 Cabinet Servo Inverters: High-performance servo drives (0.55-110 kW) with prepared technology applications including table positioning, electronic gearbox, and winder functions, IEC 61131-3 programming capability, One Cable Technology (OCT), modular fieldbus and feedback interfaces, integrated autotuning and safety functions, and PLCopen/CiA 402 compliance for multi-axis synchronization and demanding motion control
• i700 Cabinet Servo Inverters: Modular servo drive platform for dynamic motion control with axis modules supporting multiple overload capacities, scalable from single-axis to complex multi-axis systems, EtherCAT master capability, and compatibility with synchronous and asynchronous servo motors for packaging, robotics, and material handling applications
• i550 Cabinet Frequency Inverters: Compact control cabinet frequency inverters with scalable functionality, space-saving design (2.26 inches wide up to 5 HP, 5.13 inches deep up to 15 HP), zero-clearance mounting, WiFi interaction capability for commissioning and diagnostics, and EN IEC 61800-9-2 Ecodesign Directive compliance for conveyor drives, packaging machines, pumps, and fan applications
• 9400 HighLine Servo Inverters: Precision servo drives for demanding single-axis and multi-axis applications featuring versatile technology functions for table positioning, electronic gearboxes, cam profiling, speed and angle synchronization, L-Force control software integration, 16 power levels (0.37-45 kW), and compatibility with Hiperface resolver and SinCos encoder feedback systems
• MCS Synchronous Servo Motors: High-performance servo motors for applications requiring maximum dynamic responsiveness and precision, compact dimensions with smooth surfaces suitable for food industry applications, resolver feedback as standard with optional multi-turn sin/cos encoders, SpeedTec rotary connector boxes for rapid installation, and compatibility with i950, i700, 9400, and 8400 TopLine servo inverters
• m850 Synchronous Servo Motors: Medium-dynamics servo motors for positioning, robotics, packaging, and material handling applications, robust resolver feedback standard with optional sin/cos encoders, smooth housing surfaces meeting food industry requirements, quiet operation characteristics, torque range starting at 5.30 lb-in, and SpeedTec connections for simplified service and replacement
• Controllers (PLC Lenze Systems): Cabinet controllers including 3200 C with Atom processor for logic (PLC), motion, multi-axis control and visualization in single device with I/O System 1000 modular DIN rail expandability and EtherCAT/CANopen interfaces, c300 compact cabinet controllers for basic PLC and motion tasks with integrated EtherCAT and CANopen master interfaces, c500 high-performance controllers with Intel processors for complex Industry 4.0 applications and extensive computing power, panel controllers p300 combining PLC and HMI visualization (4.3", 7", 10.4" screen sizes) with ARM Cortex-A8 800MHz processor and resistive touch displays, and p500 advanced panel controllers for medium-complexity control and visualization with integrated touchscreen operation
• I/O System 1000: Flexible modular DIN rail I/O system with direct coupling to cabinet controllers via backplane bus, EtherCAT distributed I/O capability, digital and analog I/O modules, communication interfaces, and expandable architecture for scalable automation solutions
• Planetary Gearboxes: Precision gearboxes including g500 and g700 series designed for integration with Lenze motors and drive systems, providing optimized torque transmission and mechanical efficiency for servo and motion control applications
• Legacy Product Lines: Earlier generation systems including 9300 servo inverters, 9300 vector inverters, 8200 vector frequency inverters, 8200 Motec inverters, and SMD/SMV inverter series supporting installed base maintenance requirements

Lenze Products Available on PLC Direct

Lenze products available through PLC Direct's collection include:

• 8400 series frequency inverters (BaseLine, StateLine, HighLine, TopLine, motec, protec variants)
• 9400 servo drives and inverter components
• i950, i700, i550 servo and frequency inverter modules
• 9300 series legacy servo inverters and vector drives
• 8200 vector frequency inverters and Motec units
• MCS and m850 synchronous servo motors
• Controllers: 3200 C, c300, c500 cabinet controllers
• Panel controllers: p300, p500 with integrated HMI displays
• I/O System 1000 modules, digital/analog I/O cards, and communication interfaces
• Encoder feedback systems, resolver modules, and connectivity components
• Power supplies, communication cards, and automation accessories

These products are sourced for repair, replacement, and lifecycle support of existing Lenze automation systems.

Lifecycle Support for Lenze Automation Systems

PLC Direct supports Lenze industrial automation systems by supplying inventory-backed hardware across multiple stages of the system lifecycle. Our focus centers on helping customers maintain operational continuity within existing Lenze motion control and automation environments.

Lifecycle-focused support includes:

• Lenze inventory supporting currently deployed frequency inverters, servo drives, motors, and PLC systems
• Components for maintaining earlier Lenze installations, including legacy 9300 servo drives, discontinued 8200 series inverters, and obsolete controller variants
• Select discontinued Lenze parts available based on stock and sourcing capability
• Frequency inverters, servo motors, and controller components in various configurations

Additional support may include:

• Stock-backed availability to support replacement needs
• Assistance with locating difficult-to-source legacy components
• Support with part identification and compatibility verification
• 1-year warranty coverage on supplied products

PLC Direct supplies Lenze industrial automation hardware for replacement and maintenance purposes and does not provide system design, programming, or integration services.