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Suitable for machine designs involving food and other applications that require clean, non-contact connection between motor and shafts, the mechanically isolated magnetic coupling transmits torque through the air. This occurs through both input and output hubs of the coupling, which have powerful rare-earth neodymium magnets, which create a magnetic field that transmits torque through plastic, glass, aluminum and other minimally ferrous materials without physical engagement. Their non-contact design is particularly important where cleanliness and motor isolation is required in the mixing system design. They are available in four models with torque from 2.66 in-lbs. to 1610 in-lbs. (0.3 Nm to 182 Nm) and bore size range from 8 mm to 55 mm on butt shaft configurations.

LogiDrive complete drive system is made up of a high-efficiency 2-stage bevel gear unit, an IE4 or IE5+ motor and a variable frequency drive. This solution provides a complete decentralized drive package that reduces commissioning and engineering efforts for conveying systems. The modular design is made to minimize the number of system variants, be easier to maintain, save on total cost of ownership and maintain performance at low speeds and partial loads. LogiDrive also offers easy monitoring and control of all units within a system and can be combined with the NORDCON APP with NORDAC ACCESS BT Bluetooth stick to provide real-time drive status to predict maintenance issues before they occur.

SIMOTICS S-1FS2 servomotors have stainless steel housings and come in three sizes to 2kW (2.68 hp) power range and up to 14 Nm (10.32 ft-lbs.) torque. Designed for the clean condition requirements of the food, beverage and other process industries, the motors have EPDM seals and bearing grease with NSF H1 approval to be highly resistant to corrosion and acidic chemicals found in the process industries. The high degree of protection is in accordance with IP66/67 standards on the entire motor, with IP69K (30-bar) protection provided on the motor housing. Its standard absolute encoder is 22-bit multi-turn. Options include a holding brake, stainless steel shaft with or without feather key, cable tail for direct drive connection and the company’s Motion Connect coupling—a fully assembled power and signal cable design for use on production machinery.

The SSV Series drum motor is designed for hygienic belt conveyor applications where sanitation and food safety are paramount. All drive components of the drum motor, including the electric motor and gear reducer, are enclosed inside the drum. It is designed for up to 80,000 hours of continuous operation before maintenance. The motor features the company's IntelliDrive permanent magnet drum motor technology and an IP69K sealing system that can withstand up to 3,000 psi of pressure washdown. The sprocket-less drum motor eliminates foreign material contamination as well as gaps and crevices for food byproducts to accumulate and bacteria to harbor, and cuts washdown time by 50%, minimizing downtime and reducing water consumption.

SAGE UMT is a wireless, handheld steam trap tester, designed to eliminate human error and allow any steam trap technician to perform surveys quickly and accurately on a regular basis. The unit detects traps in good, cold or blow-through condition with the press of a button and delivers the information seamlessly to the SAGE system. Data is uploaded to the cloud for secure storage and automated backups where it has access to the most current data for analysis and reporting to inform a more sustainable, proactive trap management program.

PlusClean is made to deliver 100% tank cleaning coverage, up to 80% savings in water and cleaning media costs and no product contamination. Paired with a top-mounted tank cleaning device and installed flush with the tank wall or bottom, the PlusClean is reported to raise productivity and lower total cost of ownership. The cleaning nozzle has a built-in adjustment function that makes installation easy and operation effective, providing cleaning coverage in shadow areas, such as beneath agitator blades. This ensures thorough tank cleaning. It is supplied as a media spring-activated cleaning nozzle for hygienic process tank cleaning. A pneumatic-driven version is also available. The company also offers PlusClean UltraPure for sterile and aseptic process tank cleaning.

Designed to be efficient and flexible, the five-axis PL80 robot is suitable for a range of palletizing applications, order picking and other logistical tasks for end-of-line or distribution automation. It excels at case palletizing, bag palletizing, de-palletizing, layer picking and layer forming. Featuring an 80-kg payload capacity, the robot offers a 2,061 mm horizontal reach, 3,291 mm vertical reach and 0.03 mm repeatability. It also offers fast axis speeds and acceleration capabilities, optimizing production throughput. The PL80 robot has an IP67-rated wrist and an IP54 body as standard.

The Optyma Control AK-RC 251 is designed for safety, protection and ease of installation in walk-in coolers and freezers for upgrades to existing walk-ins as well as new installations. This electronic temperature controller eliminates the need for mechanical thermostats in cooling applications and defrost timers in freezer applications. It controls compressors, solenoid valves, defrost—including a second evaporator defrost—fans, lights and crankcase heaters. It is reported to improve room efficiency by up to 30%, offers easy mounting and wiring for quick setup, includes a weatherproof enclosure kitted with two NTC sensors (5 ft., 10 ft.) and is compatible with standard 3⁄4 in. fittings to maintain weatherproof rating.

Part of the company’s RSA 500 family, the encoder is made of stainless steel, grade 1.4404, and can be obtained with a custom assembly built to withstand aggressive liquids. Originally made for a packaging and filling machine used in the dairy industry to minimize the number of possible leakage points on this application, Leine Linde used a press-fit assembly instead of a standard assembly. This eliminates screws and screw holes where processed food, bacteria and other pollutants otherwise could accumulate. To further protect the encoder from acidic liquid intrusion, its body can be slightly pressurized using compressed air. The result is a splash-proof, IP 67-rated, corrosion-resistant encoder that can be used in applications that process fruit juices or other acidic or corrosive liquids.

VersaMix multi-shaft mixers with Solids/Liquid Injection Manifold (SLIM) technology enable fast and efficient large-scale powder dispersion into low-viscosity liquids, including emulsions and aqueous solutions. Model VM-600 is a 600-gal capacity dual-shaft mixer designed for deep vacuum levels. Its rotor/stator assembly creates a powerful suction that draws solids sub-surface, directly into the high-shear zone. This method of material addition accelerates powder wet-out and minimizes issues like agglomeration (fisheyes), floating powders and dusting. The second agitator is a two-wing anchor equipped with hinged Teflon scrapers for consistent heat transfer across the vessel sidewalls and bottom, which could be jacketed for temperature control. The mixer can be supplied with a third agitator, such as a sawtooth disc blade or a screw auger.