Advantages of Using a Drum Motor with Your Washdown Conveyor

A drum motor is a one component of the conveyor drive where the motor, gear drive and all moving parts are enclosed inside the drum. The motor and gears operate in a sealed oil bath ensuring proper lubrication and cooling. With no external motor, gear reducer, sprockets, chain or OSHA required chain guard, no external component maintenance is required. Because of these features, sanitary drum motors are an ideal drive motor option for conveyor systems in the processing zone and raw-food handling areas of food plants.

Benefits of Sanitary Conveyor Drum Motors:

Hermetically sealed and totally enclosed design is corrosion resistant
The drum motor can be removed from the sanitary conveyor within seconds without the use of tools
Easy to clean without the need to remove sprockets, which reduces the risk of contamination
Stainless steel construction with lagged roller is safe and easy to clean
No externally mounted bearings to clean, sanitize or maintain
No external moving parts increases operator safety
Compact single unit design enhances space utilization
IP 67 rated for high pressure wash down and protection against occasional submersion
Uses up to 32% less energy than standard food conveyor motors

Utilizing a sanitary drum motor will eliminate the opportunity for food byproducts to get trapped, decreasing the potential for bacterial contamination. This considerably decreases cleaning time and labor costs. Drum motors can be cleaned and sanitized to an optimal level in less than half the time it takes to clean a typical geared motor.

Hygienic, sealed for life, maintenance-free and space savings give good cause for considering a sanitary drum motor on your next food processing conveyor.

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Marcie Palmer

Marketing Manager at Dynamic Conveyor Corporation

With experience in almost every area of business from HR, sales, operations and marketing, Marcie has a very strategic approach to business and a passion for connecting people with solutions. Prior to joining Dynamic Conveyor as the Marketing Manager, she was owner of Champion Resources, a contract marketing agency working with small businesses. She also spent 15 years in the distribution industry where she established and executed on sales and marketing strategies that developed strong brands and capitalized on all channels of marketing.

With her well-rounded background and a track record of fostering brand success, Marcie is a vital asset to the Dynamic Conveyor team. Her strategic thinking and passion for connecting people with conveyor solutions continue to drive marketing excellence. In her free time, Marcie enjoys spending time with family, golf and travel.

Advantages of Using a Drum Motor with Your Washdown Conveyor

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