Direct-drive AC motor traction wheel module

This is a generic description of a Zapi Group traction wheel module, in which an AC motor drives a wheel directly or through a compact gear stage in a single assembly. Zapi Group is an Italian maker of electronic controls and motors for industrial and electric vehicles. Such modules integrate the drive wheel, motor, brake and sometimes a steering unit, saving space on automated guided vehicles, autonomous mobile robots and warehouse trucks. They are paired with Zapi controllers that manage traction, speed and regenerative braking. No specific model number could be identified, so the model field is left blank. Typical applications are AGVs, forklifts, tuggers and small electric vehicles.