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NORD DRIVESYSTEM’S
HYGIENIC ALUMINIUM
DRIVES WITH NSD TUPH
Nord DriveSystem has exhibitied its extensive
portfolio of hygienic drive solutions for the food
industry all over the world and in particular its
innovative nsd tupH surface treatment.
The nsd tupH surface treatment is described
as an outstanding anti-corrosion treatment for
gear units, smooth motors, frequency inverters
and motor starters in washdown-optimised cast
aluminium housings. It produces a protective
layer which is permanently bonded to the
substrate material and makes gear units with
aluminium housings as robust and durable as
stainless steel versions.
Nsd tupH surface
treatment – an alternative
to stainless steel
In contrast to painting or coating, nothing can
detach or flake off. Damage remains locally
restricted and does not spread. The surface is
easy to clean and largely resistant to acids and
alkalis. Even the use of high-pressure cleaners
or contact with many aggressive media is
possible, so that nsd tupH drives are therefore
an efficient alternative to painted geared motors
or stainless steel versions.
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In contrast to stainless steel drives offered
in only few variants, the nsd tupH surface
treatment is feasible for almost all Nord
aluminium products. For nsd tupH aluminium
drives all DIN and standard components,
including drive shafts, are made from stainless
steel. The fanless smooth surfaced motors
prevent the spreading of germs and run very
quietly. They are available as synchronous
and asynchronous motors and comply with
efficiency classes IE2, IE3, IE4 and IE5 from Q2
2020. Nord drives with nsd tupH comply with
FDA Title 21 CFR 175.300 and are therefore
suitable for food applications. They have been
successfully tested according to ASTM D714
(blistering), ASTM D610-08 (corrosion), ASTM
D1654-08 according to DIN EN ISO 2409
(scratching), ASTM B117-09 according to DIN
EN ISO 9227 (salt spray test) and ASTM D3170
(Gravelometer). In addition, their resistance to
cleaning agents which are commonly used in
the food industry has been confirmed in tests.
Hygienic drive solutions
for the food industry
Whether for agitating, cutting, conveying or
palletising, Nord supplies efficient, durable
and flexible drive solutions for precise
positioning and/or dynamic movement,
which are ideally suitable for the stringent
requirements for hygiene, reliability and
robustness in the food industry. The TCO
(total cost of ownership) is always kept in view
in the wide range of solutions for industry.