Revolutionizing Poultry Processing with ABB’s New Food Safe Feather Picker Motor
Poultry processors are continuously challenged by tight sanitation standards, labor shortages, and the pressing need to minimize downtime. In response, ABB has launched the Baldor-Reliance Food Safe Feather Picker Motor, aimed at streamlining operations in poultry processing facilities.
The Cost of Downtime
Unplanned downtime in manufacturing leads to losses exceeding $1.5 trillion annually. Within the poultry industry, such setbacks are often exacerbated by contamination fears and the demands for rapid machinery changeovers. ABB’s latest motor provides a solution that expands its renowned Baldor-Reliance Food Safe stainless steel line, offering configurations designed to accelerate installation, simplify upkeep, and ensure production reliability.
Key Features of the New Motor
The newly introduced three-horsepower feather picker motor is housed in a compact NEMA 145 frame. This standardized size allows for powerful performance in a tight space and facilitates the direct replacement of older motors without incurring additional modification costs.
- Dual-Voltage Capability: The motor integrates effortlessly into 230- or 460-volt systems, removing the need for specialized wiring and enabling quicker swaps across various facilities.
- Versatile Mounting Options: Available designs include footed and C-face footed mounts, ensuring adaptability to different setups.
- Enhanced Wiring Solutions: A 360-degree rotatable conduit box simplifies connections, while an optional pre-wired water-tight variant is tailored for washdown environments.
Built for Hygiene and Durability
Constructed from corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel, the Food Safe Feather Picker motor features static seals, encapsulated windings, and an impressive IP69 ingress protection rating. These features make it adept at withstanding the rigorous demands of daily high-pressure cleaning. Its design avoids crevices, incorporates welded feet, and includes external drains, all aimed at enhancing sanitization efforts and minimizing contamination risks.
Brandon Canclini, global product manager for ABB NEMA Motors Division, stated, “Poultry processors requested more flexible and hygienic options. This expansion provides faster installation, easier maintenance, and reliable performance, essential for operational success.”
Product Line and Warranty
The Baldor-Reliance Food Safe product line includes motors ranging from ½ to 30 horsepower, giving processors the flexibility to standardize across a variety of applications. With color-coded leads and laser-marked nameplates, installation and servicing are significantly simplified. The open design negates the necessity for motor shrouds, allowing complete 360-degree access for cleaning and inspection purposes.
ABB Baldor-Reliance Food Safe motors come with a comprehensive three-year warranty, empowering processors to manage long-term operating costs effectively.
About ABB Motion
ABB Motion stands at the forefront of motor and drive technology, continually shaping a more productive and sustainable future. Through innovative solutions, ABB helps industries enhance energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint. With over 140 years of experience and a global workforce exceeding 22,000 people, ABB is committed to delivering motor-driven solutions across all industrial segments.
About ABB
ABB is a pioneering global technology leader in electrification and automation, dedicated to fostering a sustainable, efficient marketplace. By combining engineering excellence with digitalization, ABB empowers industries to operate at peak efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. With a legacy of over 140 years and a global workforce of more than 105,000 employees, ABB is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB).
Source: Automation.com
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