All food processing equipment should be designed, used, and maintained with food safety principles in mind. Violations of these practices can cost companies thousands, if not millions, to resolve. It is important that companies consider not only the initial purchase price, but the total cost of ownership as well. Companies should also consider the cleanability and reliability of the equipment provided by suppliers who understand the principles of sanitary design. Supplier and CBT partner, ABB Baldor, has recently released their stainless steel motor ideal for food and beverage applications.
Reliability in Intense Cleaning Environments
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has defined an ingress protection code for enclosures called IP69K, which addresses actual CIP procedures utilizing high pressure, high temperature, and close-range cleaning methods. Baldor Reliance Food Safe motors meet this rating due to the smooth contour and finish, along with continuous welds to eliminate harboring points for bacteria to grow, survive, and reproduce while giving enough space to access the minor crevices for proper sanitation.
Worker Safety from Installation through Operation
When you make the decision to replace your current motor with the Baldor Reliance Food Safe motor there will be no additional rerouting of your power source leads or rotating motor orientation. This motor was designed with a 3-piece, O-ring sealed rotable conduit box for installation flexibility. Color-coded leads ensure proper connections with heat shrink connectors that provide a waterproof seal.
Don’t risk the safety of your plant and products, reach out to your CBT specialist now to learn more about the new Baldor Reliance Food Safe Motor.
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