Food

Reliable and Safe Drive Solutions for the Food Industry

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS supports a wide range of food industry applications with industry-specific and innovative drive solutions.

We understand the requirements of food processing environments and value long-term partnerships with our customers and partners. NORD works closely with you to support reliable operation, consistent product quality, and long-term performance.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Provides

Extensive application knowledge and technical support
Complete drive solutions from a single source
Strong global presence and service support
Thousands of installed drives in the food and beverage industry
Wide range of products with high quality standards
Great reliability, efficiency and long service life
Production quality compliant with recognized international standards

Reliability in the Food Industry

DuoDrive

Integrated IE5+ Drive Solution

Power: 0.5 - 4.0 hp (0.35 - 3.0 kW)
Torque: Up to 2,186 lb-in (245 Nm)
High-efficiency IE5+ motor technology
Compact, hygienic washdown design
Fast plug-and-play commissioning

IE5+ Synchronous Motors (TENV)

High-Efficiency Synchronous Motor with Hygienic Design

Power: 0.5 - 3.0 hp (0.35 kW - 2.2 kW)
Efficiency class: IE5+
IP69K protection (optional)
Globally approved for universal use
Compact, hygienic design available with NXD tupH® Surface Conversion System

NORDAC ON / ON+ SK 300P

Decentralized Variable Frequency Drive

Power: 0.5 - 5.0 hp (0.37–3.7 kW)
Protection Class: IP55, IP66
Wall or motor mounting
Simple integration via multi-protocol ethernet interface
Fast plug-and-play commissioning

NORDBLOC.1® Helical Bevel Gear Unit

Helical bevel gear unit with housing made of high-strength aluminum alloy

Power: 0.16 – 12.5 hp (0.12 kW – 9.2 kW)
Torque: 443 – 5,842 lb-in 50 Nm – 660 Nm
High radial and axial load capacity
Lightweight aluminum housing
Wash-down capable, available with NXD tupH® for food-safe applications

UNIVERSAL SMI Worm Gear unit

Hygienic Design Worm Gear Units

Power Range: 0.16 - 5.5 hp (0.12 kW – 4.0 kW)
Torque: 186 - 3,780 lb-in (21 Nm – 427 Nm)
Wash-down ready with food-safe NXD tupH® surface conversion
Quiet operation
Compact design

NORDBLOC.1® Helical Inline Gear Motor

Quiet Operaton, Hygienic Design

Power: 0.16 HP - 50 hp (0.12 kW – 37 kW)
Torque: Up to 29,207 lb-in 30 Nm – 3,300 Nm
Wash-down capable, available with NXD tupH® for food-safe applications
Lightweight aluminum housing
Quiet operation

UNICASE™ Helical Bevel Gear Motor

Robust Helical Bevel Gear Motor for High Ratios and Torque

Power: 0.16 - 200.0 hp (0.12 kW – 200 kW)
Torque: Up to 442,537 lb-in (180 Nm – 50,000 Nm)
High power density
Long service life with low maintenance
High radial and axial load capacity

UNICASE™ Parallel Shaft Gear Unit

Compact design

Power: 0.16 - 268 hp (0.12 kW – 200 kW)
Torque: 974 - 885,075 lb-in (110 Nm – 100,000 Nm)
Compact Design
Wash-down capable, available with NXD tupH® for food-safe surface protection
Quiet Operation

MAXXDRIVE® XC Parallel Gear Units

Industrial Gear Units

2- and 3-stage
High-strength, precision-made one-piece housing
Modular, flexible design for application-specific configurations
Quiet operation
High torque capacity

NORDAC BASE Variable Frequency Drive - SK 180E

Compact Drive with Essential Functionality

Power: 0.33 – 3.0 hp (0.25 – 2.2 kW)
Protection class: IP55, IP66
Wall or motor mounting
Compact design
Cost-effective

NORDAC PRO Variable Frequency Drive - SK 500P

Single Product Family with Basic to Advanced Functions

Power: 0.33 to 200.0 hp (0.25 to 160 kW)
Protection Class: IP20
Multi-protocol Ethernet interface supporting PROFINET IO, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Ethernet Powerlink, and more
USB interface for voltage-free parameterization, even when the mains power is disconnected.
Multi-encoder interface for multiple axis operation

Arnreiter

Drive Systems Provide Conveying Power in Grain Mill

Explosion-proof NORD drives support the processing of grain and seeds in the mills of Arnreiter Mühle GmbH. They drive conveying and distribution systems reliably and in continuous operation.

Baader Group

Sophisticated Separation Technology

The BAADER Group has been developing separators for the food industry for over 40 years. The product range includes press separators whose tooth chains are driven by robust NORD helical bevel geared motors.

Treif Food Processing

Intelligent Cutting

Treif Maschinenbau GmbH is one of the world's leading manufacturers of equipment and systems for slicing food. An SK 500E AC vector drive featuring a powerful microprocessor and integrated positioning functions allow for swift and precise slicing and dicing. No need for an extra controller!