'Long-life' motors for food processing
long service life in food processing applications, tackling a
problem that has plagued many food processors in the past.
MTS Systems has introduced a new line of servomotors designed for long service life in food processing applications.
The new MaxPlus Food-Grade, or MPF, motors are coated with the DuPont Teflon coating to protect them from abrasion and chemical washes and to shorten the time required for cleaning. Water-resistant connectors combined with potted waterproof cables provide resistance to water incursion.
For approved applications, the new motors come with a one-year warranty and the technology has already been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
"Coated motors used for food processing can have a life span as short as a few weeks and sometimes only days, depending on the application," said Paul Kiner, MTS servomotor product manager.
"These new motors are 'ruggedised' for a long service life the in food processing environment. We have some installed at customer sites that have been running flawlessly for nine months and show no signs of giving up."
MTS Systems Corporation is a global supplier of integrated simulation solutions aimed at accelerating and improving design, development and manufacturing processes. MTS supplies products for determining the mechanical behaviour of materials, products and structures - including computer-based testing and simulation systems, modelling and testing software, and consulting services - as well as products forautomating manufacturing processes.
Based in the US, MTS had 1,900 employees and revenue of $356 million (€329.5m) for the fiscal year ended 28 September 2002.
