Food Safety and Technological Advances in Electric Motors

This resource from ABB highlights how electric motor design is advancing to improve food safety, hygiene, and efficiency. It covers compliance with USDA, FDA, and NSF standards while addressing solutions for different food processing zones.

Key Points

  • 48 million foodborne illness cases annually in the U.S. underline the need for sanitary motor design
  • Laser-etched nameplates and smooth contours eliminate bacterial growth points
  • Washdown and paint-free motors meet USDA and FDA standards for splash areas
  • Point 7
  • ABB Food Safe encapsulated stainless-steel motors provide IP69 protection against high-pressure washdown
  • Motors designed for different zones: food zone (direct contact), splash zone, and dry zone
  • Energy-efficient models like EC Titanium (IE5+) support sustainability and operational reliability