ABB’s new stainless steel encapsulated motor is ideal for washdown applications
With its high ingress protection level and fully encapsulated windings, the motor can last much longer than a standard product in tough, humid conditions. Longer motor lifetimes mean less downtime, reducing maintenance costs and keeping production running consistently.
The motor is available in efficiency levels ranging from premium efficiency, IE3, up to IE5 (with variable speed drive control). High efficiency not only saves energy but also means lower running temperatures, another factor that that creates reliability.
“Up to now many plants use standard motors in washdown areas. They are fitted with shrouds to protect against high pressure washing, but it’s impossible to clean them properly because they are not designed according to hygienic principles. They also don’t last very long in harsh conditions. Our new motors are designed for easy sanitization and engineered for reliability and efficiency,” says Tero Helpiö, Industry Segment Manager – Food and Beverage, ABB IEC low voltage motors.
“ABB’s unit in the US, Baldor Electric Company, has been supplying Baldor-Reliance NEMA standard stainless steel motors to the food industry for more than two decades. Now we’re making the same technology available for the IEC market. In addition to end users, these motors are a great choice for OEMs based in Europe and Asia - the availability of 50 and 60 Hz, and compliance with different MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standards) around the world, supports OEMs to serve their customers in both their domestic and export markets easily.”
The motors are initially available in the power range 0.37–1.5 kW, with higher powers up to 7.5 kW coming in 2017. They are available in 2–6 pole versions for 230–690 V at 50 Hz, or 60 Hz with UL certification. Flexible mounting arrangements (B14, B5, B3) ensure they will fit almost any application.
“By specifying ABB stainless steel encapsulated motors for their equipment, plants will enhance food safety of their products and improve their total cost of ownership,” Tero Helpiö states.
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ABB's new IEC stainless steel encapsulated motors are ideal for washdown applications.