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Reliable drives for the food industry – motors and gear motors from INNOMOTICS and BEGE

Designing machinery for the food industry—particularly meat processing equipment—comes with exceptionally high demands. For OEM manufacturers, this means selecting components that meet both performance requirements and stringent hygiene standards. Drive elements—motors, gear units, and geared motors—must be not only highly reliable but also resistant to harsh operating conditions, including intensive cleaning, exposure to moisture, and contact with processing chemicals.

In response to these needs, STERNET offers drive components from INNOMOTICS and BEGE that meet the stringent requirements of working environments typical in the food industry—including areas with increased bacteriological risk.

Innomotics motors and geared motors – proven drives for operation in CIP/SIP environments

Innomotics offers a wide range of three-phase asynchronous motors, geared motors, and couplings, available in:

Hygienic versions (Hygienic Design) featuring smooth surfaces and totally enclosed non-ventilated (TENV) designs
Configurations intended for hygienic environments, which can be customized for operation under aggressive conditions—for example, through special housings or protective coating options.
All components are designed for applications that comply with HACCP, EHEDG, and FDA requirements.

Example technical features:

Protection classes: IP66/IP69K – resistant to high-pressure and steam cleaning (CIP);
Temperature resistance up to 60°C; suitable for continuous operation in wet conditions (S1 duty);
Available in efficiency classes IE2/IE3/IE4 (IE1 optionally available for special applications).

These motors are an ideal choice for drive systems in mixers, linear conveyors, slicers, and forming machines—applications where there is no room for product contamination risk.

BEGE stainless steel motors and gear motors – precision and durability

BEGE is a specialized manufacturer of mechanical components, offering:

Stainless steel worm and helical gear motors (iMD and iHG series);
Modular helical and bevel-helical gear units, including backlash-free versions and models with integrated motors;
Components made of AISI 316L stainless steel (optionally AISI 304), resistant to acids and alkalis.

Key benefits:

Monoblock design without bolts or gaps – ideal for CIP/SIP applications;
Available with solid shafts, hollow shafts, and flange-mounted versions (B5/B14);
High torque output in a compact size (drive weight reduction).

BEGE is the ideal solution for industrial washers, MAP packaging lines, homogenizers, and spiral conveyors—applications where the drive often operates intermittently and must meet stringent hygiene requirements.

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Drive selection – a critical stage in OEM machine design

Selecting drive components goes beyond motor power and output speed. In environments such as the food industry, it is essential to also consider factors such as:

Sanitary conditions – the need to use components made of stainless steel or materials resistant to cleaning agents and chemicals;
Serviceability and parts interchangeability – especially critical in highly automated facilities;
Compatibility with the control system, sensors, and encoders.

That’s why, at STERNET, we not only supply components – above all, we:

perform precise drive selection tailored to process parameters,
advise on compliance with sanitary standards,
support the implementation of drives in OEM environments – both in prototype designs and serial production.

If you’re developing solutions for the food industry, remember: choosing the right drive components is not just about technology—it’s an investment in the durability, hygiene, and reliability of your entire system.

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BEGE geared motors

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