HMTS Drum Motors This FAQ provides answers to common questions about the HMTS drum motor series. It covers the hygienic design, sealing system, testing, integration and key features to help you determine if HMTS is the right fit for your application.
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HMTS Drum Motors Q1: What is HMTS? A: HMTS is a series of synchronous, oil-free drum motors, designed for the most demanding environments in food production. Hygiene is built in, not added on. It’s our most tested drum motor yet.
Q2: Should I choose MTS or HMTS? A: MTS and HMTS share the same proven motor technology and performance. The difference is the level of hygienic design. HMTS adds a new sealing system,
Our drum motors are available with a wide range of shell designs to meet functional, hygienic, and application‑specific requirements.
an updated internal mechanical design and additional hygienic details. Both series are available in the same four sizes, so you can choose the one that best matches your application. Our team can help you decide.
Q3: What makes HMTS hygienic? A: HMTS has a closed hygienic design with additional sealing to avoid metalto-metal contact between the drum and end plate. It is designed to simplify cleaning and reduce areas where residue can accumulate. Accessories feature an additional gasket to avoid metal-to-metal contact, and selected parts are made of upgraded stainless steel.
Q4: What does the new sealing system in HMTS do? A: The new sealing system in HMTS is designed to keep water out and increase durability. It is supported by an updated internal mechanical design with reduced runout and eccentricity. Together, they support reliable operation in demanding washdown environments.
Q5: How has HMTS been tested? A: HMTS has been through more testing than any NGI drum motor before it. Industry standards were not enough, so we set our own bar: test, open, change, test again. HMTS was washed running and standing, through starts and stops, reflecting the demanding cleaning conditions it is designed for. The first version was field tested. Improvements made for the final version have been verified through internal testing designed to recreate the conditions observed during field testing.
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HMTS Drum Motors Q6: Which sizes are available? A: HMTS is available in four drum motor sizes: 62, 82, 113 and 138. They are the same sizes as MTS.
Q7: Will HMTS fit my machine design? A: HMTS is developed for both new and existing machine designs. With the motor technology protected inside the drum, it offers a compact solution for machine design. Note that min. shell length is longer than on MTS, so check the catalogue for your application. Otherwise, integration is the same as for MTS.
Q8: Can one HMTS motor cover several speeds? A: Yes. With multi-speed dimensioning, one HMTS motor can cover a wide range of speeds, providing greater flexibility when dimensioning the motor for different operating requirements.
Q9: How can HMTS be matched to different application requirements? A: HMTS shares the same proven motor technology and performance as MTS. Multi-speed dimensioning allows one motor to cover a wide range of speeds, while power and torque can be matched to the requirements of the application. Our Application Engineering team can help you select and dimension the right HMTS drum motor based on your machine design and requirements for speed, power, torque and load.
Q10: How energy efficient is HMTS? A: HMTS has reduced energy consumption compared to asynchronous drum motors. Learn more about synchronous vs. asynchronous drum motors.
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