IP69 ultra-premium efficient motor
The manufacturer claims the Baldor-Reliance Food Safe SP5+ motor is the world’s first IP69 ultra-premium efficient motor, setting new benchmarks for energy efficiency, hygiene and durability in food & beverage production environments. Its energy-efficient design leverages cutting-edge rotor technology to reduce energy consumption and optimize performance. Meeting or exceeding IE5 efficiency standards, SP5+ offers significant cost savings and sustainability gains when paired with a required variable speed drive. The motor’s IP69-rated stainless steel construction is engineered to endure high-pressure washdowns, steam cleaning and exposure to dust. It’s also fully compliant with NSF and Meat Institute hygiene standards.
ABB Motion; Fort Smith, Ark.
ABB.com
Compact non-contact level measurement
The Compact Line offers high performance in a compact design. The product portfolio includes the Micropilot FMR43, a compact radar device for non-contact level measurements with either 80 GHz or 180 GHz, as well as the proven-in-use point level sensor Liquiphant FTL43 and a reliable Cerabar PMP43 for pressure and hydrostatic level measurement. They offer simplicity thanks to digital assistance; flexibility due to compact design; hygienic design; productivity with Heartbeat Technology; and standardization thanks to an identical user interface
Endress+Hauser; Greenwood, Ind.
888-363-7377; www.us.endress.com
PLC cables and modules
Streamline PLC wiring with ZIPLink preconfigured cables and modules for quick, error-free connections. Wiring PLC I/O can be a long and mistake-prone process, especially with systems that have many I/O points. The ZIPLink connection module and cable system uses preconfigured cables and I/O modules to make the PLC wiring process clean, fast and easy.
Automation Direct; Cumming, Ga.
800-633-0405; www.automationdirect.com
Precise airflow for ventilation
PrecisionFlow is a new, highly efficient electronically commutated motor (ECM) that offers up to 85% efficiency, an improvement of up to 30% over common PSC motors. It delivers constant torque and precise speed control in ventilation applications, offering dual voltage options and multiple configurations. It claims energy efficiency and precise airflow for fans and blowers, large diameter fans, severe environments and exhaust fans for poultry and livestock houses. It effectively meets the growing need for ECMs in anticipation of upcoming efficiency regulations from the U.S. Dept. of Energy.
Nidec/U.S. Motors; Kyoto, Japan
www.usmotors.com
