Machines used in the food industry must fulfill stringent requirements for hygiene, cleanability, and food safety. To meet the standards of the industry, Groschopp offers their AC and servo motors optionally with Sila-Coat® or in a robust stainless-steel version. Flexible combinations are also possible, put together individually to meet the requirements of the particular application.
Economical alternative to stainless steel
The coating of drive components with Sila-Coat® requires comprehensive engineering expertise, but it offers an economical alternative to stainless steel and is much more resistant to corrosion and caustic substances compared to hard-coating – by sealing the surface in a special electro dip-coating process. The smooth, nonstick structure even prevents the adhesion of sticky residue such as dough, which is a tangible advantage for maximum efficiency in bakeries. Cleaning time and the use of cleaning agents can thus be reduced significantly.
Robust stainless-steel solutions
In applications requiring maximum mechanical durability – such as in meat-processing plants – the manufacturer recommends drive solutions in a stainless-steel housing. They withstand intensive cleaning and are resistant to cracking, chipping, and corrosion. Groschopp offers high-performance motors of every type in stainless-steel versions. A stainless-steel convection cooled AC induction motor of size ISK80-60, for example, achieves a power output of 120 W. Air cooling and water cooling can increase the output to 400 W and 470 W, respectively.
The convection cooled ESK80-80 servo motor achieves 470 W – air or water cooling can boost the output to as high as 2,600 W at 6,000 rpm. This allows us to offer better ratings than comparable stainless-steel motors on the market at a lower price. In addition to the food industry, the stainless-steel motors are ideal for use in chemical, pharmaceutical, and offshore applications. They combine durability, hygiene, and cost-effectiveness and can easily be integrated in any existing design.
