®Food Machinery
Hygienic, stable low-speed drive solutions with frequent start-stop capability for food processing equipment.
Common drive tasks
- Conveyor drives
- Mixer and kneader drives
- Packaging and filling drives
Common risks and concerns
- Cleaning environments
- Frequent start-stop
- Special lubrication requirements
- Easy maintenance
Recommended product types
Modular Industrial Geared Motors
R, F, K and S series modular geared motors covering helical, parallel-shaft, helical-bevel and helical-worm configurations for general industrial drives.
Worm Gearboxes
NMRV, WP and CWU worm gearboxes plus SWL worm-gear screw jacks for space-saving right-angle drives with high single-stage ratios.
Selection factors
- Hygiene requirements
- Start-stop frequency
- Lubricant compatibility
- Washdown resistance
Typical application points
- Food conveyors
- Mixers and kneaders
- Filling lines
Customization available
- Food-grade lubricants
- Enhanced sealing
- Special paint and materials
Submit your operating conditions
Please provide equipment type, motor power, input speed, required output speed, torque, operating hours, mounting arrangement and medium conditions for a selection recommendation.
Submit operating conditionsFrequently Asked Questions — Food Machinery
What material and finish options are available for food-machinery applications?
For food-machinery applications, stainless steel output shafts, food-grade lubricants, epoxy or stainless coatings, IP65/IP66 enclosures, and sealed-for-life bearing options can be supplied on request. Subject to technical approval, order confirmation, and applicable regional food-contact regulations. Selection depends on the wash-down frequency, ambient corrosiveness, and direct vs indirect food-contact zone.