Hygienic power transmission solutions

Altra Industrial Motion Corp. will be well represented at CIBUS TEC 2019, with leading brands Bauer Gear Motor and Kollmorgen both showcasing hygienic solutions for the food and beverage industry. One of the world’s leading technology exhibitions for the sector, CIBUS TEC attendees will have the chance to view hygienic geared motors and motion control products on the Altra Industrial Motion stand throughout the event.

CIBUS TEC 2019 takes place from 22nd – 25th October at Fiere di Parma, Viale delle Esposizioni 393A – 43126 in Parma, Italy. Altra Industrial Motion will be located in Hall 06, Booth B 038.

Resistance to washdowns and minimising contamination risks are key provisos for power transmission equipment in the food and beverage industry. Reliability and efficiency are additional drivers, as operators want to maximise return on their product in a market that typically offers low profit margins per unit. Solutions on the Altra Industrial Motion stand directly address these challenges.

Bauer Gear Motor’s HiflexDRIVE range is a well-established series of hygienic geared motors for conveying applications. Ingress protection can be specified at either IP67 or IP69K – ensuring the HiflexDRIVE is suitable for high pressure washdowns. The smooth exterior can be specified in full stainless steel or aseptic, ideal for areas with high or low mechanical impact risk respectively. All models are fan-less, which ensures potential contaminates are not spread through the application area during operation. The range is available in efficiency ratings up to IE5, allowing operators to minimise energy costs.

Stainless steel motors, servo motors and gearboxes form Kollmorgen’s offering at CIBUS TEC this year. The AKMH range of geared and servomotors both deliver IP69K ingress protection as standard, with the smooth durable exteriors excellent at resisting contamination.

Both are manufactured to EHEDG and 3A hygienic design standards. In addition, the Kollmorgen “Open” Gearbox features TRUE Planetary™ gearing to enhance load capacity, reduce backlash and allow for smoother operation than non-helical gearheads.  Highly precise, it also incorporates RediMount™ technology for efficient installation.

Altra Industrial Motion provides its customers with a global supply capability, paired with responsive engineering teams on hand to provide localised support where required. Leading brands combine to offer complete drive chain solutions, delivering interoperability to boost reliability. Visitors to CIBUS TEC will be able to meet with expert engineers on stand throughout the event to discuss application requirements.