Motors suit food processing applications.

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W21(TM) cast iron frame motors, ranging from 1-30 hp, feature 2-part white epoxy paint, stainless steel shaft, and labyrinth taconite shaft seal. IPW55 enclosure is water-tight and dust-tight. Motors include fully gasketed, NPT threaded terminal box and double-sealed ball bearings. All insulation materials are Class H, except for Class F leads. Motors are UL and CSA recognized and certified.



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WEG Introduces White Epoxy Food Processing Motors Up to 30 HP



WEG now offers greatly expanded options for food processing and other wet or high-humidity environments with the introduction of a new line of cast iron frame W21(TM) Food Processing motors from 1 through 30 HP.

"We began with WEG's field-proven W21(TM) Severe Duty foundation, then added features that allow the motor to thrive in food processing or other high-moisture applications," said Tony Hood, vice president of sales and marketing for WEG Electric Motors Corporation. Among the special additional features: two-part white epoxy paint, stainless steel shaft, and labyrinth taconite shaft seal.

Other features of the new WEG W21(TM) Food Processing line:
o IPW55 water-tight, dust-tight enclosure
o Fully gasketed, NPT threaded terminal box
o Stainless steel nameplate
o Double-sealed ball bearings
o UL and CSA recognized and certified
o Class F insulation system (all materials Class H, except leads Class F), with Class B temperature rise
o NEMA MG1 Part 31 rated for inverter use
o EPAct efficiencies or better
o Foot mounting 1 through 30 HP; C face footless through 10 HP; C face or D flange adapters available for all ratings

"The W21(TM) Food Processing line represents an important complement to our All-Stainless SHARK(TM) motors and drives, which offer the ultimate in durability in extreme washdown applications up to 10 HP," said Hood.

WEG Electric Motors Corporation, headquartered in Suwanee, GA, is a major supplier of industrial-duty and HVAC electric motors, drives and controls in the United States, and is a charter member of the NEMA Premium(TM) Efficient Electric Motor Program. Together, the WEG Group of companies stands as one of the world's largest manufacturers of electric motors, drives and related products.
Please send inquiries to:
Marketing Department
WEG Electric Motors Corp.
1327 Northbrook Parkway
Suwanee, GA 30024
Phone: 770-338-5656
Fax: 770-338-1632
www.wegelectric.com

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