Worm Gear Reducers withstand rigorous washdowns.
Press Release Summary:
All-Stainless reducers are available in 4 center distances in ratios from 5:1 through 100:1 with NEMA C flange, quill or coupling input, reducers feature O-ring on face of input flange and SS output shaft. Gear+Motor(TM) combinations come in single-phase ratings through 1½ hp, three-phase through 5 hp and permanent magnet DC through 1½ hp. Units are suitable for food processing, pharmaceutical, and high-humidity, abrasive, or corrosive environments.
Original Press Release:
Leeson Adds Stainless Steel Washdown Duty Gear Reducers
GRAFTON, Wisconsin - LEESON has introduced new, enhanced worm gear reducers designed to withstand the rigors of high-pressure washdowns. Built on the foundation of LEESON's industrial-duty IRONMAN BY OHIO GEAR(TM) line, these All-Stainless reducers add premium features to ensure trouble-free operation in food processing, pharmaceutical, poultry processing, chemical areas and other high-humidity, abrasive or corrosive environments.
LEESON All-Stainless reducers are available in four center distances, in ratios from 5:1 through 100:1 with NEMA C flange, quill or coupling input.
Standard features of LEESON All-Stainless reducers include:
oO-ring on face of input flange, which provides a positive seal against moisture intrusion in this critical area
oStainless steel output shaft
oStainless steel hardware, including square-head pipe plugs to eliminate entrapment in vent locations
oEnviroseal eliminates the need for a vent, creating a "sealed for life" design Viton double-lip shaft seals for superior resistance to chemicals common in washdown applications
oO-ring seals on input and output covers eliminate gaskets, sealants and leaks
oFood grade synthetic lubricant, USDA Class H2
oStainless steel data plate riveted to frame and adhesive backed to eliminate particle entrapment
oHousing and covers are 300 series cast stainless steel to withstand extreme environments
All-Stainless Steel Gear+Motor(TM) combinations are also available. These are available in single-phase ratings through 1-1/2 HP, three-phase through 5 HP and permanent magnet DC through 1-1/2 HP.
In addition to the new All-Stainless reducers, LEESON added Worm Gear Reducers to it's Premium WASHGUARD(TM) line designed for washdown duty applications. Standard WASHGUARD(TM) reducers are now available in sizes from 1.33" to 3.25" center distances in both solid and hollow shaft styles.
Premium features as standard include:
oO-ring on face of input flange, which provides a positive seal against moisture intrusion in this critical area
oStainless steel output shaft
oEnviroseal eliminates the need for a vent, creating a "sealed for life" design
oViton double-lip shaft seals for superior resistance to chemicals common in washdown applications
oFood grade white epoxy paint
oFood grade synthetic lubricant, USDA Class H2
LEESON Electric, a unit of Regal-Beloit Corporation, is a full line North American electric motor manufacturer. LEESON's products include AC motors, DC motors, sub-fractional horsepower motors and gearmotors, mechanical gear drives, and AC and DC electronic drives. LEESON products are sold worldwide to original equipment manufacturers and distributors by a network of independent manufacturer's representatives, sales offices and
international agents.
