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Reliable, highly configurable drive solutions from NORD adhere to the strict hygienic requirements of food and beverage operations.

WAUNAKEE, Wis., 2022-06-14

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is a global leader in drive solutions for food and beverage industry applications around the world. From processing to packaging systems, NORD supplies specialized solutions that are tailored to specific application needs. With over 20,000,000 standard configurations, NORD products can be highly specialized without the need for costly custom components. They also offer countless protection options including special lubricants for low/high temperatures and cleaning with hot water, temperature sensors to protect against overheating, stainless steel shafts and accessories, protection class IP66 or IP69K, and more.

<h2>Introducing the High-Efficiency IE5+ Portfolio</h2>

The NORD DRIVESYSTEMS IE5+ portfolio ushers in a new era of performance and efficiency with the new DuoDrive integrated motor and gear unit in a compact, wash-down design, NORDAC ON/ON+ decentralized variable frequency drives specifically designed for horizontal conveyor technology, and IE5+ synchronous motors featuring a compact, hygienic design with high corrosion resistance and easy cleaning. This new offering is built for ultimate reliability, versatility, and works to reduce variants in a system.

<h2>NORDBLOC.1^®: Smooth and Efficient Gear Units for Clean Environments</h2>

Smooth body NORDBLOC.1^® gear units are an innovative drive solution for applications where cleanliness is essential. They deliver high efficiency, high axial and radial load capacities, quiet operation, a large speed range, and their high-strength aluminum alloy housing enables rapid cleaning in a compact, reduced weight design. NORDBLOC.1^® helical inline gear units have powers ranging from 0.16 – 50 HP and deliver torque ratings of up to 29,207 lb-in while NORDBLOC.1^® two-stage helical bevel gear units provide power from 0.16 – 12.5 HP and torque ratings of up to 5,842 lb-in.

<h2>NORD Smooth Surface Motors: Hygienic Design for Demanding Environments</h2>

NORD’s smooth surface motors feature a hygienic, wash-down design with easy to clean housings and are available with performance of 1 – 3 HP. These units have high-strength, naturally corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy housings to provide optimal heat dissipation, effectively reducing internal motor operating temperatures and prolonging component and service life. Standard motor features include shaft lip seals on both ends of the motor shaft, moisture-resistant varnish dipped windings, and conduit box sealed with gaskets. To meet the demanding environments of food and beverage applications, additional options are available such as condensation drain holes, resin sealed terminal boxes, epoxy-dipped motor windings, drip covers, and space heaters.

<h2>Robust Gear Units for Mixing and Agitating: CLINCHER™ and MAXXDRIVE^®</h2>

NORD’s solutions for mixing and agitating applications include the CLINCHER™ parallel shaft gear units and MAXXDRIVE^® industrial gear units. These units are robust, reliable, and have large capacities to handle tough loads. CLINCHER™'s feature compact, one-piece housings for tight installation space, provide torque up to 885,075 lb-in, and offer optional drywell versions specifically for mixers and agitators. Designed to handle the toughest applications, MAXXDRIVE^® units deliver torque ratings of up to 2,495,900 lb-in and feature large roller bearings, center distances, and an optimized sealing system that protects internal components from unwanted debris. Because of the UNICASETM housing design, mixer drives can often be implemented without additional bearings.

<h2>FLEXBLOC.1® and MINICASE™: Compact Worm Gear Units for Conveyors</h2>

FLEXBLOC.1^® and MINICASE™ worm gear units are often used in conveyor systems in the food and beverage industry due to their quiet operation, flexibility, and high-power density in an extremely compact, UNICASE housing. FLEXBLOC.1^®'s deliver torque up to 3,780 lb-in and can be combined with an optional 10:1 helical pre-stage unit to form a double worm gear unit – resulting in additional torque values.

<h2>NORD Variable Frequency Drives: NORDAC PRO and NORDAC BASE</h2>

NORD variable frequency drives enable dynamic control of gear units, provide high precision, and can be configured precisely for system needs. The NORDAC PRO SK 500P family of VFDs comes in 5 frame sizes with powers ranging from 0.33 – 30 HP and optional modules to increase the scope of functionality. Easy operation is achieved via an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface and a USB interface enables parameterization even when the main power is disconnected. The NORDAC BASE is NORD’s most economical decentralized drive solution and was developed for simple drive solutions outside the control cabinet. With an optional surface treatment, it is ideal for highly demanding and harsh environments.

<h2>NORD's Surface Protection Options</h2>

NORD has extensive surface protection options including specialized food duty paint (NSDF3, NSDF3+) for harsh environmental conditions. All paints are USDA compliant and certified according to DIN EN ISO 2409, DIN EN ISO 9227, DIN EN ISO 4628-8.

Learn more about NORD’s specialized solutions for the food and beverage industries.

<h2>About NORD DRIVESYSTEMS^® Group</h2>

With more than 4,700 employees, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has been developing, producing, and selling drive technology for over 60 years, and it is a global leader among full-service providers in the industry. In addition to standard drives, NORD delivers application-specific designs and solutions for special requirements, such as energy-saving drives or explosion-protected systems. NORD has subsidiaries and sales partners in 98 countries worldwide. The dense sales and service network guarantees optimal availability, enabling short delivery times, and customer-oriented service. NORD produces a very diverse range of drives for torques from 88 lb-in to more than 2.5 million lb-in, provides motors in the power range of 0.16 – 1,341 HP, and manufactures frequency inverters with the required power electronics of up to 200 HP. Inverter solutions are available for conventional control cabinet installations as well as for decentralized, fully-integrated drive units. Visit nord.com.