Stainless steel gears are significantly quieter and less vibrational than other materials, resulting in decreased mechanical breakdowns and production downtime, optimizing efficiency.
These wheels also offer more reliable and long-term operation, and their smooth surface won’t trap dirt – making them the ideal solution for food processing environments with stringent hygiene requirements.
However, producing gears made from these materials is more complex. They require special tools and expertise in order to cut, shape, and polish.
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Stainless steel gear motors are an ideal choice for food processing industries that demand sterile manufacturing environments, as they are easy to clean with a smooth surface that won’t trap bacteria or contaminants. Plus, there are no recesses or flanges which might collect lubricant that could accumulate and create contamination hazards.
Cast iron gearboxes corrode over time, while stainless steel ones are capable of withstanding high pressure cleaning without their paint peeling off, making them more durable than other materials while simultaneously being less noisy and vibrational.
These gearmotors are specifically designed to work well in humid and salty environments, and resistant to high temperature corrosion caused by high humidity levels. Their ease of maintenance helps lower operational costs in the long run.
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Stainless Steel gear drives are an ideal solution for food processing applications that demand sterile manufacturing environments, providing easy cleaning and corrosion resistance even under harsh conditions such as high humidity or saltwater exposure. Furthermore, they prevent bacteria growth while withstanding high-pressure washdowns.
Although stainless steel gears cost more than alternatives made of other materials, their added strength and durability make the extra investment well worthwhile. Furthermore, their smooth surface doesn’t trap moisture or bacteria like other materials do.
Though stainless steel gears may seem sturdy, regular maintenance is required to maximize their life and keep them functioning at peak condition. This requires periodic oil chemistry analysis to ensure an appropriate concentration of water that could otherwise damage shafting and bearings. An anti-fouling design such as Boston Gear’s SS700 stainless steel helical bevel gear drive could help combat this by eliminating flat surfaces or holes that might harbor bacteria or contaminants that would compromise gear life.
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Stainless steel is corrosion resistant, particularly in damp environments, and it can withstand high temperatures without suffering significant heat damage – making it an excellent choice for applications requiring heat resistance such as food processing or aerospace components. Plus, its durability means it will outlive other materials!
Stainless steel gearboxes offer more robust designs than cast iron gearboxes due to their smooth surface and rounded edges, which makes cleaning them simple. No flanges or recesses exist to trap bacteria – making maintenance-free operation of the gearbox even simpler! Stainless steel also does not need regular relubrication sessions and thus lowers labor costs significantly while still offering robust functionality compared to aluminum models.
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Full stainless steel gearboxes provide maximum protection from caustic washdown solutions and are an ideal choice for food and pharmaceutical manufacturers requiring sterile manufacturing environments. Their sanitary design without any flanges or recesses provides easy cleaning, while preventing bacteria growth. Plus, its enhanced lubrication system eliminates regular lubricant changes for even greater ease of maintenance!
Cast iron gearboxes may be painted to provide some level of corrosion protection, yet still vulnerable to water, salt spray and cleaning detergents. Over time they become vulnerable to further corrosion damage as well as exposure to the elements.
Dodge Industrial can meet these demands by offering fully refurbished stainless steel versions of Sundyne Tigear-2 gearboxes at competitive pricing, which provide cost-effective alternatives that fit seamlessly into existing process piping. Available in all sizes, these gearboxes provide outstanding performance and corrosion resistance comparable to their brand new counterparts.
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Stainless steel gear motor units are perfect for industries requiring cleanliness and sterility, such as pharmaceutical production equipment. They can withstand exposure to chemical solutions as well as corrosion-ridden environments.
Compared to cast iron gear motors, which may harbor impurities, stainless steel gear reducers are designed for easy cleaning by eliminating recesses and flanges where contaminants could gather, which makes bacterial growth and contamination less likely. This ensures better hygiene and sanitation overall.
Dodge Industrial offers the Tigear-2 stainless solution as a total stainless solution designed for food industry sanitation standards and engineered for washdown applications. Featuring IP69 food-grade stainless construction that resists rust and corrosion for an IP69 food safe rating with 1-year water ingress warranty coverage; with modular square flanges and elastic joints for quick delivery times.