Helical bevel gearboxes for residue-free cleaning NORD Drivesystems has developed a family of two-stage, helical bevel gearboxes designed for
BULK HANDLING, STORAGE & LOGISTICS
Stainless steel industrial linear motor
easy and residue-free cleaning. The company says the washdown gear units have no indentations or dead spaces where dirt or liquids could accumulate. The gearboxes’ smooth surfaces enable
LinMot’s stainless steel
cleaning liquids to be easily washed off in all
industrial linear motor
installation positions. The systems can withstand
has an IP69K protection
frequent, intense, aggressive cleaning with acid
rating and is constructed
and alkaline solutions. Manufactured from diecast aluminium, they resist corrosion better than
of FDA-approved materials. The linear direct drives’ technology together
steel models, NORD claims.
with the smooth, hygienic design makes the motor
The family comprises five sizes with torques
suitable for applications in food, pharmaceutical,
from 90 to 600 Nm, all of which are available as
packaging machines and other industrial applica-
closed or lightweight open versions. NSD tupH,
tions with harsh environments.
a sealed surface conversion system, makes the
The LinMot motor is suitable for replacing pneu-
aluminium drives as robust as their stainless steel
matic systems and belt-driven and ball screw linear
counterparts and many times more durable than
systems in food processing machines, particularly
anti-corrosion paints, says NORD.
in harsh or aseptic environments.
The product range includes hygienic, reliable,
LinMot claims its systems reduce system com-
wet cell versions of geared motors. Modifications
plexity, energy and maintenance costs, increasing
available include extended temperature opera-
machine uptime and machine throughput. LinMot’s
tion, protective finishes and special lubricants.
linear direct drives allow machine designers to
A line of SK 200E frequency inverters for dis-
develop compact solutions, as no servomotor or
tributed installation are available in four sizes,
gear head is required.
from 0.25 to 22 kW. The devices can adapt to
The one IP69K-rated connector is directly mounted
a range of requirements, with options including
on the motor and only one cable between linear
AS-interface and the safety function ‘safe torque
motor and servo controller is required, which may
off’. Two analog inputs, that allow for variable
simplify installation time and commissioning.
speed adjustment and can actively and autonomously control process values, are available.
Motion Technologies Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/R129
NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/N809
Control & Power Switches Extensive Range of
Stainless Steel & Insulated Enclosures
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