Food Processing Plant

Durable Washdown Motors for Harsh Conditions

Built for Hygienic, Corrosion-Resistant, and Washdown Applications

Washdown Duty motors are built to withstand high-pressure cleaning, moisture, and harsh sanitizing environments common in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing. These motors feature sealed housings, corrosion-resistant finishes, and hygienic designs that ensure reliable operation where cleanliness is critical.

ESR Motor Systems offers a full range of painted, unpainted, and stainless steel Washdown Duty motors in single or three phase, severe or light duty, and multiple mounting styles. 

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Toshiba’s washdown duty motor lineup centers on the Toshwash SS series—specifically engineered for demanding food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications. Available in TENV 0.5–3 HP and TEFC 0.5–10 HP configurations at 1800 or 1200 RPM (230/460, 460 or 575 V), these motors come in both C-Face footed and footless mountings to ease retrofits.  Learn More >

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Sterling Electric offers its robust washdown duty motors through their Sterli-Seal and Encapsulated IP66 lines, featuring stainless steel construction, stainless shaft, end brackets and terminal boxes, and smooth rolled-steel options specifically designed for hygienic, high-pressure washdown applications. At ESR Motor Systems you’ll find a broad stock of Sterling Electric’s stainless steel washdown motors ready for fast shipment, along with full sourcing support to match your specific voltage, frame size or enclosure needs. Learn More >

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ABB Baldor’s Washdown Duty lineup includes their Food Safe, Stainless Steel, Paint-Free and White Washdown series. Built specifically for washdown and hygiene-critical environments, these motors feature corrosion-resistant stainless materials, totally encapsulated windings and ultra-robust sealing to handle high-pressure cleaning and sanitizing.  Learn More >

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Leeson’s Washdown Duty lineup includes the White Duck epoxy-coated Washguard motors for occasional washdown, plus the Extreme Duck Ultra all-stainless series for the harshest sanitation environments. The White Duck family uses an FDA-approved white epoxy finish and stainless hardware, while Extreme Duck Ultra is fully 300-series stainless with encapsulated internals and IP69K protection for high-pressure, high-temperature washdown. Learn More >

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U.S. MOTORS washdown duty motors are available in three distinct series: Painted Washdown, Paint-Free Washdown, and all-Stainless Steel—offering a full range from ¼ to 15 horsepower with TEFC or TENV enclosures, BISSC certification, inverter-grade insulation, and optional VBBX Inpro/Seal bearing isolators for extra protection.  Learn More >

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Marathon’s washdown duty lineup centers on the PowerWash series, including PowerWash XT and PowerWash SXT Plus, available in stainless steel or USDA-approved white epoxy finishes. Built for food, beverage, and pharma environments, these motors feature corrosion-resistant construction, sealed components, and MAX GUARD Class F insulation, with common ratings spanning 1/4 to 10 HP. Learn More >

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