• Rockwell Automation India Private Limited

Motor Controls for Wash-Down Applications

Manufacturers seeking networked motor control solutions for wash-down environments now have several options from Rockwell Automation. The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40 AC drive and the ArmorStart product lines have packaging options that are now rated by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and Underwriters Laboratories Inc (UL) NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 (IP66/54) for indoor use. Ideal for food processing equipment, these controls provide UL-listed protection against circulating dust and high-water pressure for equipment such as mixers, pumps, conveyor equipment, fans, packaging machinery, machine tool equipment, wood-working machinery and overhead door equipment. Pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and automotive manufacturing engineers rely on the NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 (IP66/54) rated products to help provide protection against dust, splashing water, hose-directed water, caustic chemicals and corrosion. This allows them to help protect their machine-mounted devices while meeting sanitation requirements. The PowerFlex 40 NEMA 4X AC drive gives users decentralised vector control for applications demanding low-speed and high-torque control and its National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certification helps provide conformity with international food equipment standards. The ArmorStart NEMA 4X allows users to mount the motor controller near the motor. The "gland plate" design on the ArmorStart NEMA 4X offers provisions for conduit solutions or for a quick connect to the ArmorConnect power media. Both the PowerFlex 40 NEMA 4X and ArmorStart NEMA 4X can be mounted directly to the machine.