Smooth surface motors target hygiene applications

The three-phase induction motors are especially well suited for applications in the food and beverage industry, since they are easier to clean than finned motors. Manufactured from aluminum, Nord says the motors can be finished with the nsd tupH surface treatment for a corrosion protection level similar to that of stainless steel drives and without the danger of flaking that occurs with coatings. Non-ventilated and ventilated variants with ingress protection of at least IP66 are available, initially in sizes 80, 90, and 100 with motor power output from 0.37 to 2.2kW. Efficiency levels corresponding to IE2 or higher ensure resource-friendly operation. Brakes and full thermal motor protection can be optionally ordered in addition to incremental encoders.