Washdown/Food Safe Duty Motors

D.P. Brown of PA has access to an extensive line of painted and stainless steel washdown/food-safe electric motors that are designed to operate in highly corrosive environments.

• Configurations include standard foot mounted, as well as C-Face foot-mounted and C-Face footless
• Totally enclosed, fan-cooled, non-ventilated
• Labyrinth seals on the shaft ends to protect motor bearings by rotating and expelling contaminants
• Removable drain plugs for thorough drainage in all positions

The Baldor and WEG Lines of Washdown/Food Safe Electric Motors

D.P. Brown of PA carries the full breadth of Baldor’s washdown electric motors and accessories:

• White epoxy painted
  • General purpose single-phase (IP rating 55) and three-phase (IP rating 55)
  • Close-Coupled Pump washdown units (IP rating 55) that are frequently used in industrial water pump applications and food processing settings requiring high-pressure washdowns
  • Feather Picker model(IP Rating 56), which is interchangeable with most OEM poultry processing equipment, including MEYN and GAMCO
  • Premium Efficient Super-E models that are inverter-ready (IP rating 55)
• Paint-free (IP rating 55) – specially designed for use in situations where caustic cleaning solutions and regular high-pressure washdowns could compromise a painted surface
• Stainless steel (IP rating 56)
• Food-safe Stainless steel with encapsulated windings (IP rating 69)
• Compatible with the Dodge stainless steel Tigear-2 and Dodge Quantis stainless steel reducers

As an authorized WEG distributor, D.P. Brown of PA carries WEG’s SHARK line of 304 stainless steel washdown motors in the following configurations:

• C-Face foot mounted (NEMA premium and high efficiency) in 1 hp to 10 hp and 0.33 hp to 2 hp, respectively
• C-Face footless (high efficiency) in 0.33 hp to 10 hp

Common Applications for Washdown/Food-Safe Electric Motors

• Food processing, such as poultry, meat, dairy, and snack foods
• Pharmaceutical processing
• Pumps and wastewater
• Outdoors

The Importance of Using Foodsafe Motors

Food safety is an essential aspect of the food processing industry, and having food-safe motors plays a crucial role in maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring consumer health. Food-safe motors are specifically designed to meet stringent regulations and requirements, such as those set by the FDA, USDA, and NSF, which ensure that they do not contaminate food products during processing. These motors are constructed from materials that are resistant to corrosion and can withstand frequent washdowns, enabling them to maintain their integrity and performance in harsh environments where high pressure, temperature fluctuations, and exposure to chemicals are common.

The Consequences of Not Using Foodsafe Motors

The consequences of not committing to uncompromised food safety can be severe — potentially leading to serious health risks for consumers and significant financial losses for businesses. When non-food-safe motors are used in food processing environments, they are more susceptible to corrosion, wear, and damage due to harsh conditions, such as high pressure, temperature fluctuations, and exposure to chemicals. This can result in the release of harmful contaminants, such as lubricants, metal particles, and other foreign materials, into the food, posing a risk of foodborne illnesses for consumers. Moreover, non-food-safe industrial electric motors often have design features that facilitate the buildup of bacteria, mold, and other pathogens, increasing the likelihood of cross-contamination and compromising food quality and safety.

For More Information on Baldor Washdown and Foodsafe Motors, Reach Out Today

When you need a washdown motor to keep your operations going, you'll know where to find it. As a trusted washdown and food-safe electric motor supplier, D.P. Brown of PA will provide you with the best unit available. Call, Email, or Request a Quote today.