Food Processing Solution
Industry
The baking industry is one of the largest sectors of the food and beverage production industry.This particular customer, located in the Northeast United States, manufactures equipment for baking and snack manufacturing.
Problem and Solution
The customer needed an electric motor solution for vertical spindle mixers, equipment that coats, mixes and homogenizes bulk materials. The baking sector, like most of the food production industry, places heavy demands on its equipment. The solution needed to be able to facilitate cleaning and sanitation and ensure safety of users and the end product. Additionally, the customer wanted to keep equipment downtime to a minimum.The solution was heavy-duty, food-grade, emergency shutoff motors. The manufacturer turned to LEESON for a motor to meet these challenges.
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Vertical spindle mixers in a baking industry setting.
Solution Type
The bakery equipment manufacturer began installing LEESON® 40HP – 60HP premium efficiency, severe duty inverter rated brake motors with shaft grounding rings, into each vertical spindle mixer. These features ensure the reliability and performance of the motor.
- The Inverter controls the power frequency supplied to the motor, offering greater operating efficiency for AC motors.
- Shaft grounding rings protect motors from bearing damage.
- Brake motors have a braking device that allows the motor to stop quickly and safely. The brake activates automatically when power is turned off.
Product Description
LEESON manufactures a variety of brake motors for diverse applications. These LEESON brake motors feature:
- Fail-safe positive stop and holding brakes. These brakes will stop the load automatically when power is cut off.
- Some models feature manual brake release levers.
- Epoxy paint for excellent protection from washdown conditions and caustic cleaning agents.
- Cast-iron construction for severe duty applications.
- A 94 percent efficiency rating to save on energy costs.
Impact
With features like an integrated braking system for emergency shutoff, the ability to withstand washdown procedures, motor protections like shaft grounding rings, and overall efficiency, LEESON provided a dependable motor that met the customer's needs.
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