NORD Showcases Robust Meat and Poultry Drive Solutions at IPPE

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will once again be exhibiting at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), the world’s largest annual poultry and meat processing industry event. This year’s convention will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA January 28-30.

Visit IPPE Booth B38075 to discuss these solutions and more with NORD experts:

Smooth Surface Gear Units and Motors

NORD utilizes a high-strength, lightweight, aluminum alloy for its smooth surface gear units and motors. The material offers high cooling capacity for thermal conductivity and innate corrosion resistance for additional surface protection. Smooth surface UNICASETM gear units are highly durable and fully enclose all gear components and bearing points within the housing for a smooth, hygienic surface that is easy to clean and stands up to harsh wash-down environments. Available gear units include NORDBLOC.1® helical inline gear units, NORDBLOC.1® helical bevel 93.1 series gear units, UNIVERSAL SMI worm gear units, and the DuoDrive integrated gear unit and motor. NORD smooth surface motors can be combined with any of their gear units and offer additional protection options such as potted terminal boxes, condensation drain holes, and moisture resistant varnish-dipped windings to keep moisture and unwanted debris from entering the unit.

Overhead Conveyor Drives

Overhead conveyor drives feature high quality components, heavy-duty construction, and an output mounting flange and shaft designed with industry-standard footprints for easy drop-in replacement. The drives are engineered with a standard VL3 spread bearing design with oil safe dry cavity that enables high overhung loads and thrust loads to be efficiently absorbed, extending bearing life and reducing maintenance. The internal gearing is further protected with an optimized oil leakage protection system with QUADRILIPTM seals and an oil sight glass or optional oil proximity sensor. H1 low- and high-temperature food-grade lubricants are also available to withstand the harsh, hygienic environments commonly found in food processing applications.

Screw Conveyor Package

NORD’s Screw Conveyor Package is a compact, cost-effective drive solution available for UNICASE parallel shaft gear units and UNICASE helical bevel gear units. Closely stepped ratios combined with a direct motor or NEMA C-face input adapter eliminate the need for top motor mounts, pulleys, belts, or guards, effectively minimizing backstock parts and enabling easier system maintenance. This design results in increased reliability, durability, and superior drive performance with greater direct torque transfer. The package additionally includes a QUADRILIP sealing system, a standard CEMA flange and shaft assembly, as well as versatile mounting options with multiple bolt patterns.

IE5+ Synchronous Motors

IE5+ synchronous motors feature permanent magnet technology, enabling constant torque and high efficiency over a wide speed range, even at partial loads and low speeds. The non-ventilated variant (TENV) offers a compact, hygienic design with smooth surfaces for high corrosion resistance and easy cleaning. When supplied as part of a complete gear unit, IP69K rating is available for further protection against moisture and chemicals. Thanks to their constant high efficiency, IE5+ synchronous motors lower operating and maintenance costs and reduce the number of system variants.

DuoDrive Integrated Gear Unit and Motor

DuoDrive integrated gear unit and motor combines the high efficiency of IE5+ synchronous motors with a single-stage helical gear unit in one compact, smooth surface housing optimized for easy installation and space utilization. Full Plug-and-Play capabilities enable fast commissioning and minimum downtime when servicing or replacing units. Their high system efficiency of up to 92 percent results in a significant reduction in the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and a fast Return on Investment (ROI). They additionally feature high power density, quiet operation, and are available with IP69K ingress protection.

NORDAC ON/ON+

NORDAC ON/ON+ variable frequency drives are engineered to meet the special requirements of horizontal conveyor technology. They feature a version compatible with IE3 asynchronous motors (NORDAC ON) as well a version optimized for use with IE5+ synchronous motors (NORDAC ON+). The product series is characterized by an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface, full pluggability for fast commissioning, and dynamic PLC functionality for drive-related functions, making it a compact, cost-effective solution for IIoT environments.

For more information, visit https://www.nord.com.