Stainless Steel Motors withstand washdown environments.
Press Release Summary:
Washguard® SST(TM) range from 1/3 to 2 hp and 1,750 and 3,450 rpm. All external surfaces such as frames, endbells, mounting base, fan guard, hardware, conduit box, and cover are 300 series stainless steel. Oversized, double-sealed bearings are pre-lubricated with moisture-resistant high-temperature grease. Stainless steel T-drains are provided for drainage of condensation while preventing water entry. Anti-corrosion coatings are applied to stator and rotor.
Original Press Release:
Washguard® SST(TM) Stainless Steel Motors Introduced by LEESON
LEESON Electric introduces a new line of Stainless Steel Motors designed for long life in demanding washdown applications. The new Washguard® SST(TM) motors are Stainless Steel Tough to withstand the severe washdown environments found in the food processing and beverage industries.
The Washguard® SST(TM) motor line was developed by LEESON in response to the recent appearance in the North American market of lesser quality imported stainless steel motors claiming, "premium features without a premium price."
LEESON's Washguard® SST(TM) motor offers features above and beyond these other motors...and at a competitive price. A
detailed feature comparison is available in LEESON's Bulletin 1520.
LEESON's Washguard® SST(TM) Stainless Steel motors have the following features:
o 300-series stainless steel on all exterior surfaces - frames, endbells, mounting base, fan guard, hardware, conduit box and cover
o A full-fact nameplate is laser-etched into the motor frame - no nameplate rivet holes to allow leakage to the inside of
the motor or Mylar nameplates to peel-off when washed down
o Oversized double-sealed bearings pre-lubricated with moisture resistant high-temperature grease
o Fully gasketed conduit box with flanged cover for extra tight sealing.
o Sealant between motor frame and endbells to exclude water
o Heavy 12-gauge base is puddle-welded to the frame
o Specially designed shaft extension resists breakage at bearing journal
o Rubber-covered shaft seal on all shaft extensions - including the fan shaft on TEFC motors
o Four quadrant drain locations in each endbell to allow effective drain positioning in any mounting position.
o Stainless steel T-drains are provided for effective drainage of condensation while preventing water entry
o Anti-corrosion coatings applied to stator and rotor
o Internal bearing lock screws
o LEESON's IRIS- insulation system for inverter-duty operation
o UL, CSA, and CE nameplated
A full line of Washguard© SST(TM) motors is available from 1/3 to 2 HP and 1750 & 3450 RPM. Stock motors are available in a universal mounting configuration with NEMA C-face and mounting base or with a C-face only from over 25 stocking locations nationwide.
LEESON Electric, headquartered in Grafton, Wisconsin, offers AC motors, DC motors, sub-fractional horsepower motors and gearmotors, mechanical gear drives, and AC and DC electronic drives. LEESON products are sold to original equipment manufacturers and distributors by a network of independent manufacturers' representatives, sales offices and international
agent distributors. LEESON is a subsidiary of Regal-Beloit Corporation (AMEX: RBC).
