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What does the IP67 protection class mean for servo motors and why is it critical for wet cleaning?
IP67 means that a servo motor is completely dust-tight (first digit ‘6’) and provides protection against occasional immersion in water up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes (second digit ‘7’). This is critical for wet cleaning as it allows the motors to withstand water, cleaning agents, and disinfectants, which prevents failures and extends service life..
What materials and design features are typical for IP67 servo motors suitable for wet areas?
Typically, stainless steel housings (e.g., 1.4404) or special, FDA-compliant coatings are used to resist corrosion.. Also important are smooth surfaces for easy cleaning (Hygienic Design), high-quality sealing materials (e.g., Viton), and waterproof cable entries and connectors, to ensure the tightness of the overall system.
Can IP67 servo motors withstand aggressive chemical cleaning agents?
Yes, many IP67 servo motors are designed to be resistant to industry-standard cleaning and disinfecting agents. The exact resistance depends on the housing materials, coatings, and seals used. It is important to check the compatibility with your specific cleaning processes. ATEK Drive Solutions is happy to advise you on this.
What specific advantages do IP67 servo motors offer in the food or pharmaceutical industry?
In these industries, IP67 servo motors enable compliance with strict hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP, GMP) through their cleanability. They reduce the risk of contamination,increase plant availability through fewer failures, and contribute to product safety and quality. Their robustness also ensures a long service life even with frequent cleaning cycles..
Is the investment in more expensive IP67 servo motors worth it compared to standard motors?
Although the acquisition costs may be higher, the investment often pays off through lower total operating costs (TCO). This results from reduced downtimes,longer maintenance intervals, fewer production losses, and a longer service life of the motor in harsh environments. Maintenance savings can amount to up to 20%..
How do I choose the right IP67 servo motor for my specific wet cleaning application?
Consider the performance parameters (torque, speed, precision), the environmental conditions (type of cleaning agents, temperature), the mechanical integration and the requirements for the control technology (encoder, fieldbus interfaces). A precise analysis of your application is crucial. ATEK Drive Solutions supports you in the design and selection..
Does ATEK Drive Solutions also offer custom IP67 servo motors?
Yes, ATEK Drive Solutions specializes in the development of custom drive solutions.This also includes IP67 servo motors that are tailored precisely to your specific requirements regarding performance, design, materials, and connection technology, even for small series..
What is the difference between IP67 and IP69K for servo motors in wet areas?
While IP67 provides protection against occasional immersion, IP69K refers to protection against water during high-pressure and steam-jet cleaning at high temperatures. IP69K is a even higher protection class and is required in applications with particularly intensive cleaning processes, as often found in the food industry. ATEK can also design solutions for IP69K requirements. IP67 servo motors are essential for wet cleaning environments,
reliably protect against dust and water and can significantly reduce downtimes by up to 15%, while ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. Correct material selection, während sie die Einhaltung von Hygienestandards sicherstellen.
Die korrekte Materialauswahl (e.g., stainless steel, FDA-compliant coatings) and a well-thought-out, hygienic design are crucial for the longevity and cleanability of IP67 servo motors, which can reduce maintenance costs by up to 20%. By using IP67 servo motors,
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Introduction to IP67 servo motors for wet cleaning applications.
Standard motors often fail after wet cleaning. IP67 servo motors are designed for environments with water and cleaning agents; a beverage filler reduced downtimes by 15% through the use of these specialized drives. IP67 means dust-tightness and protection against occasional immersion. Industries such as food and pharmaceuticals with strict hygiene regulations require robust drives, as conventional motors corrode. The right selection of a servo motor for wet cleaning ensures product quality.
What does IP67 mean specifically for your operation?
IP67 specifies dust-tightness (‘6’) and protection against immersion (1 meter, 30 minutes – ‘7’), sufficient for many wet cleanings and important for process safety. Our servo motors, especially the IP67-rated models, are designed for this.
Why are standard motors unsuitable?
Standard motors (IP54/IP55) do not protect against water jets or immersion. Their components are often not designed for chemical loads from cleaners, which leads to early failures in drives in wet cleaning areas. A customer reduced maintenance costs by 20%.Technical features and protection classes.
The IP67 protection, as required in an IP67-rated servo motor for wet cleaning, requires precise material selection and construction. Stainless steel housings (stainless steel gear boxes) provide corrosion protection, special seals ensure durability. The design must avoid dirt accumulation. Dense round connectors and chemical-resistant PUR cables (e.g., Kollmorgen AKM Washdown with FDA materials) are important. System integrity is crucial.
- IP67 protection is based on precise material selection and thoughtful construction, especially in servo motors for wet areas..
- Stainless steel housings and special seals are critical for corrosion protection and durability.
- A hygienic design prevents dirt accumulation and facilitates cleaning.
- Dense connectors and chemical-resistant cables (e.g., PUR cables) ensure the system integrity of an IP67 drive..
- The IP protection class IP67 defines dust-tightness (‘6’) and protection against occasional immersion (‘7’).
- Hygienic design and FDA-compliant materials support use in sensitive areas.
- The entire connection technology, including cables and connectors, must meet the IP67 requirements.
IP protection classes explained in detail.
IP67: ‘6’ for dust-tightness, ‘7’ for protection against occasional immersion (1m, 30min), in contrast to IP65 (water jets) or IP66 (strong water jets). IP67 is often the minimum requirement for wet cleaning,, especially for electric drives.
Materials and construction for the highest demands.
Stainless steel is common in the food industry. Hygienic design gear boxes have smooth surfaces. FDA-compliant coatings (e.g., AKMA motors) provide chemical resistance. Material selection is based on cleaners/conditions, which is critical for the longevity of a servo motor in wet environments. Connections and cabling: The often-overlooked weak point.
Waterproof stainless steel connectors and robust cable sheaths are essential for any
IP67 servo motor. Fixed connected cables (e.g., AKMH motors) reduce leakage risks.. Fest verbundene Kabel (z.B. AKMH Motoren) reduzieren Undichtigkeitsrisiken. The connection chain must comply with IP67.Advantages of IP67 servo motors in wet cleaning areas
IP67 servo motors reduce downtimes; a packaging manufacturer reported 5% higher plant availability through the use of these robust drives. Fewer failures mean higher productivity and lower repair costs. They facilitate compliance with hygiene regulations through easy-to-clean, smooth surfaces (some EHEDG compliant), which supports product safety. A food-compliant gear box can complement the advantages of a IP67-rated servo motor for wet cleaning. Significantly reduce downtimes.
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Der Schutz vor Wasser und Staub, den ein IP67-protected servo motor provides extends the motor’s lifespan. A dairy operation extended maintenance intervals from 6 to 24 months. This increases availability and lowers maintenance costs.
Reliably ensure compliance with hygiene regulations.
IP67 motors (especially in hygienic design) enable effective cleaning according to HACCP/GMP standards in the food/pharmaceutical industry. Such drives for wet areas support compliance with these regulations.
Define increased operational safety as a standard
Moisture protection minimizes short circuit risks in high-voltage servo motors. An IP67 servo motor increases work safety in environments that are more frequently wet cleaned be subjected to.Areas of application and examples
In the food and beverage industry, they drive IP67 servo motors intensively cleaned systems (filling systems, meat processing; Yaskawa SGM7J series). They ensure reliable operation even with frequent wet cleaning. The pharmaceutical industry uses stainless steel variants in cleanrooms (tablet presses); smooth surfaces prevent germ accumulation. A hygienic motor, often an IP67 classified servo motor, is often relevant here.
- Food and beverage industry: Application in filling systems and meat processing, where intensive cleaning is common and reliability is demanded for servo motors for wet cleaning. Pharmaceutical industry:
- Pharmaindustrie: Use of stainless steel variants in cleanrooms, for example for tablet presses, to prevent germ accumulation and maintain sterility.
- Packaging industry: Necessary for machines that require speed, flexibility, and high cleanability, where IP67 drives enable high cycle rates.
- Dairies: Ensuring continuous production through motors that withstand daily intensive cleaning of filling systems – a typical case for IP67 servo technology.
- Sterile applications:IP67 stainless steel servo motors withstand aggressive disinfectants and enable verifiable cleaning processes.
- Challenging environments: Wherever precision meets strict hygiene requirements and frequent wet cleaned is present, IP67 classified servo motors are the first choice.
Food and beverage industry: Cleanliness meets precision
In dairies, they ensure production despite daily intensive cleaning of filling systems. IP67 servo motors Robustness and precision are crucial for these drives in wet areas. Robustheit und Präzision sind entscheidend für diese Antriebe in Nassbereichen.
Pharmaceutical industry: Uncompromising hygiene
In sterile solutions, they are often standard, as they withstand disinfectants and enable verifiable cleaning. IP67 stainless steel servo motors Every component of such a servo motor for wet cleaning is important. Packaging industry: Speed and cleanliness
Packaging machines require speed, flexibility, and cleanability.
(e.g., Schneider Electric MH3) provide dynamics and protection for high cycle rates. IP67 servo motors They enable demanding operations even under washdown conditions. Selection criteria and integration
Auswahlkriterien und Integration
Choosing the right IP67 servo motor requires a detailed application analysis (torque, speed, accuracy, encoder resolution e.g. 24-bit). For pick-and-place, motors with low inertia are ideal. The performance must fit the application. Environmental conditions are important: cleaners, chemical material resistance, temperatures, especially for a servo motor for wet cleaning. IP67 brakes can complement the system.
- Conduct a detailed application analysis to determine parameters such as torque, speed, and required accuracy for your IP67 classified servo motor .
- Ensure that the motor performance exactly fits the specific application and load profiles.
- Carefully analyze the environmental conditions, especially the cleaning and disinfecting agents used and their chemical compatibility with the components of the servo motor for wet areas.
- Define performance parameters such as the required encoder resolution (e.g., Hiperface DSL, EnDat 2.2) precisely for your control requirements.
- Pay attention to the chemical resistance of housing materials (e.g., stainless steel 1.4404), coatings, and seals (e.g., Viton) against the substances used in operation.
- Plan for integration into existing systems, including compatibility with servo controllers and PLCs via standard interfaces (e.g., CANopen, EtherCAT).
- Consider the temperature conditions during operation and their impact on the lifespan and performance of the IP67 drive..
Define performance parameters precisely
Torque, speed, encoder resolution (e.g., Hiperface DSL, EnDat 2.2) are crucial for selecting a IP67 servo motor. High positioning accuracy for labeling machines has been achieved, for example, with high-resolution encoders. Tuning to load/dynamics is important.
Carefully analyze environmental conditions
Chemical resistance of housing (stainless steel 1.4404), coatings, seals (Viton) against cleaners is a key factor for any servo motor in wet environments. Temperatures affect lifespan. Material compatibility lists are helpful.
Intelligently plan integration into existing systems
Compatibility with servo controllers/PLCs via standard interfaces (CANopen, EtherCAT) is important when implementing a IP67-rated servo motor for wet cleaning.. Modular system solutions offer flexibility/quick delivery.Future developments and trends
Future developments aim for higher protection classes like IP69K for intensive cleaning (high pressure/hot water), especially in the food industry, including motors with extremely smooth, EHEDG-compliant surfaces. This also concerns the further development of servo motors for demanding wet cleaning. Meanwhile, drive intelligence is increasing through condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. Motor sensors collect operational data for proactive maintenance, reducing failures and increasing OEE.
Even more robust: The path to IP69K
For extreme cleaning (steam cleaners), IP69K is becoming established. These motors, mostly made entirely of stainless steel (e.g.: Kollmorgen AKMH), are an improvement over the IP67 standard for servo motors, offer maximum protection.
Intelligent motors: Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
Integrated sensors for condition monitoring are becoming more common, enabling condition-based maintenance and can reduce downtimes. “Smart” motors are building blocks for Industry 4.0. Careful selection of IP67 servo motors ensures robust, hygienic drives with optimized performance, especially when it comes to reliable operation in wet cleaning.
