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IP69K antibacterial motors offer a valid alternative

It has been known since ancient time that silver has antibacterial properties, for example to heal wounds and purify water.

03/09/2018 09:44:24

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This new SILVER TREATMENT created for aluminium alloy motors, gives the motors these antibacterial properties and as such offers a valid alternative to stainless steel motors or indeed other expensive treatments. This makes these motors perfect the food and pharmaceutical industries where
a clean and aseptic environment is needed.

These motors also have interesting mechanical and electrical characteristics: -

• Resistance to corrosive agents: bringing the motors to the same level as stainless steel but with cleaning treatment with pH = 10.
• Better
thermal and electrical conductivity: 35 percent more heat dissipation than untreated aluminium and 10 times more the stainless steel
• Anti-mould & germicide properties: making these motors more suitable than stainless steel for aseptic environments
• High resistance to wear
• Hard finish

• Germicide properties: against the bacteria dangerous to the human organism
• Lower weight than stainless steel: because aluminium is 1/3 weight of stainless steel
• Non-magnetic: therefore, capable of resisting high voltages without producing large magnetic fields if given high voltages.

• Higher motor efficiency: the greater heat dissipation keeps the motor cooler and consequently the lower intrinsic resistance keeps the motors efficiency constant. All the motors are IE4 premium efficiency.
• Lower price: because we avoid the high cost of stainless steel and its processing costs.

Read the full article in the September issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.