The motor, which can handle steep acceleration and braking ramps, is said to be especially suitable for applications requiring high throughputs of materials. Interroll adds that the drive offers a “unique level of energy efficiency” with losses of just 9%. A planetary gear made of hardened steel transfers 92–95% of the available power directly to the conveyor system, and energy use is said to be “drastically” lower than alternative drive systems.
The stainless-steel drive meets the highest hygiene standards for food and pharmaceutical applications. Cleaning and disinfection are claimed to be up to 30% quicker than when using traditional gear-motors. The construction and design of the fully-enclosed drive comply with the directives of the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG). The motor's materials are certified in accordance with the specifications of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the EU directive EC 1935/2004.
The motors operate at low temperatures and have small outer diameters, allowing users to convey a wide range of products on a single system.
According to Dr Hauke Tiedemann, managing director of Interroll Trommelmotoren in Germany, the new motors add higher performance classes to the company’s portfolio. “With this new product, Interroll customers can flexibly and efficiently implement new application scenarios in the internal flow of materials,” he says.