Solutions for food processing machines

The complete drive system for your food processing machine out of one hand: KEB’s system solutions enable the use of devices from the entire product range – coordinated with each other and with a high degree of flexibility in the respective applications. For example, adaptable field bus and encoder interfaces ensure seamless integration into existing control systems and motor systems with or without encoder feedback. In addition, KEB products are optimised for working in harsh conditions – an important aspect in food processing where the effects of high pressure cleaning, dust and further contamination factors are ever-present. With special paint finishes on motors, IP65 dust and water protection for normal and brake motors, stainless steel output shafts or double seals on drive shafts, you are always on the safe side.

Efficiency in food processing

Building on its extensive industry knowledge in the area of food processing machines, KEB has designed numerous drive and automation solutions in over 40 years.

Special-purpose machinery manufacture

Among other things, vacuum fillers and food processing machines in special-purpose machinery manufacture have been equipped with KEB’s tailor-made F6-K and S6-K drives. TA-series servomotors, geared motors and DL3 servo motors have also been used in this area. Particularly practical: STO and sensorless safety (SLS) considerably reduce wiring work. In turn, less space is required in the control cabinet thanks to the use of a push-through air cool design in IP54 protection class. A multi-sensor interface for different motors and an on-board Varan bus or EtherCAT for in-house control systems round off KEB’s system solutions.

Cutting machines

Cutting machines for meat and fish place particular demands on the corresponding drive solution. KEB looked into the issue and brought movement to the application with its COMBIVERT S6-K servo inverter, C6 PLC and a matching geared motor. In the process, the extreme overload of 250 percent for three seconds and 200 percent for 60 seconds was also considered. Among other things, flexible recipe management (cutting width, etc.) and the operation of different motors with just one drive controller were also enabled.

Sauce production

Whether we are talking about ready meals, confectionery, dairy products or meat, the wide variety of areas in which food processing machines are used is impressive. Among other things, systems are required for the production of sauces. KEB fitted out a system of this kind with S6-P and F6-P drives and an NHF filter combination. During this process, particular attention was paid to the sensorless safety function. KEB also delivered compelling results with its compact S6 and F6 power units and a Profinet connection.

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