Food Manufacturing - October 2014

SPOTLIGHT ON: DRIVES/MOT

New Reliable Handheld Tester that Instantly Validates Surface Passivation of Stainless Steel. In a Flash!

Ý Most rapid

Ý One hand operation

Ý No hazardous chemicals

Ý Non-Destructive Testing

Ý Lightweight

Ý Rechargeable battery

Ý Annual Certificate of Calibration - traceable to NIST

Ý Meets Spec ASME BPE

Now a single operator can gather, verify and record many readings in

Koslow is a leader in scientific quality control and electrochemical, metallurgical testing equipment for over 40 years.

Passi-Flash

3036

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Stainless Steel Bearings and Shaft Couplings

These stainless steel mounted bearings and shaft couplings are designed for superior performance in high-pressure food processing and packaging washdown applications. The line includes pillow block and flanged mounted bearings featuring cast stainless steel housings, synthetic lip seals and NSF H1 food grade grease. SSFC Series, insert (3-jaw) type shaft couplings made of 316 stainless steel with passivated finish are also offered with a choice of oil-impregnated Bost-Bronz, oil-resistant synthetic rubber or polyurethane inserts.

Units require no lubrication and are available with precision machined bores or solid hubs. Custom bore sizes are also available.

Boston Gear www.bostongear.com

OneGearDrive

The VLT® OneGearDrive® is a highly efficient permanent-magnet three-phase synchronous motor coupled to an optimized bevel gear box. As part of the VLT® FlexConcept®, the drive can achieve up to 89% system efficiency and high torque, exceeding the IE4

Super Premium Efficiency Class, in a compact motor frame. With a hygienic design ideal for food and beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing plants, the OneGearDrive® facilitates a flexible, standardized and efficient system that significantly reduces the number of drive variants, resulting in reduced operating costs and CO2 emissions, and increases energy savings. For conveyor drives, this system simplifies project engineering, installation, commissioning and maintenance.