different areas. Using a geared motor Production facilities will often include Each model is offered in a standard
operated through a variable speed several different environments: such painted configuration, aseptic or
drive offers a range of solutions that as chilled areas, hygienic zones and stainless steel versions, which means
can be tailored to each application production lines that require regular there is an available solution for
in terms of power requirements and washdowns. almost any environment.
Each of these environments presents MOTOR PERFORMANCE
output speed.
DRIVING INNOVATION
its own challenges in terms of the
equipment being installed. The HiflexDRIVE range can be
Industrial Motion Corporation, is at the While there are a range of drive rated from IE0 to IE5. The IE5
forefront of innovation in the design solutions for each of these areas, range uses the latest in permanent
and manufacture of geared motors. sourcing components from several magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
It’s modular design and engineering different manufacturers will create a technology. PMSMs offer considerably
expertise has enabled it to deliver more complex situation in terms of improved efficiency when compared
solutions which are tailored to meet maintenance and spare parts. to induction motors, especially under
Bauer Gear Motor, part of Altra
the requirements of the drinks
industry. By looking at the production
site as a whole, experts from Bauer
can offer flexible solutions that meet
the goals for efficiency, reliability and
productivity.
Bauer has set out to simplify
this situation by developing the
HiflexDRIVE range of gear motors,
a modular system that can deliver
excellent energy efficiency with up
to IE5 motors according to IEC TS
60034-30-2.
specified with electrical drive motors
partial load conditions, and have the
added benefit of maintaining constant
speed, independent of the load. This
means that the motor speed does not
vary - despite overload variations or
cases of voltage drop - as long as the
mains frequency is kept constant.
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So stainless steel doesn’t rust?
Tell that to our maintenance team
Although stainless steel has a high
corrosion resistance (a minimum
10.4% Cr in the steel makes all the
difference) it is a myth that stainless
steel does not rust. It can be attacked
by any number of contaminants. Tools
or iron components left on a bench,
aggressive cleaning acids can all cause
corrosion to start.
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Inoxiclean Restore is the simple
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it’s job, then wash away the rust.
Inoxiclean Restore is available in a
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spray bottles or in larger 5 litre
containers. The choice is yours.
equipment. Use Restore to remove And as a thank you for trying
T-staining and rust from stainless steel Inoxiclean Restore we are offering
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