SSV™ Series Drum Motors are manufactured for hygienic belt conveyor applications where sanitation and food safety are paramount, in industries such as baking, dairy, meat and poultry processing, and pharmaceuticals. Constructed of 316-stainless steel, SSV™ Drum Motors are USDA-approved, and feature an IP69K sealing system that withstands washdown pressure up to 3,000 psi.
All drive components, including the motor, gear reducer, and bearings, are enclosed and protected inside the drum and designed for 80,000 hours of service life before maintenance, increasing efficiency and safety while decreasing maintenance and operating costs. With the motor coupled in-line to the gear reducer, the drum motor operates at 96% mechanical efficiency, reducing energy consumption and the cost of ownership.
To drive modular, wire mesh, and monolithic thermoplastic conveyor belts, the SSV™ Drum Motor is available either with the belt profile machined directly onto its drive drum, onto a removable stainless-steel Drive Sleeve or with the CleanFlow™ Sprockets. Belt profiles are available for various belt manufacturers.
SSV™ Series Drum Motors are available in a range of diameter sizes, belt speeds, horsepower, and belt profiles for a variety of conveyor belt manufacturers to suit various belt conveyor applications.
Conveyor Drive Design Comparison:
SSV™ Series Drum Motor vs. Traditional External Motor/Gearbox Drive
Reduce Time and Water for Washdown Process
For modular, wire mesh, and monolithic thermoplastic conveyor belts, the SSV™ Drum Motor, with the belt profile machined directly onto its drum, drives the belt without the use of sprockets. The square shaft and sprockets used with traditional external conveyor drives have gaps and crevices where byproducts accumulate, become trapped and harbor bacteria. The sprocketless SSV™ Drum Motor eliminates byproduct buildup areas, increasing hygiene, and reducing water and time used for washdown by 50%. Belt profiles are available for most belt manufacturers including Cambridge®, Gates®, Habasit®, Intralox®, Volta®, and Wirebelt®.
Increase Plant Safety and Efficiency
The SSV™ Drum Motor has all drive components including the electric motor, gear reducer and bearings enclosed inside the drive drum, eliminating the safety hazards of external motor and gearbox conveyor drives, increasing workforce safety, and enhancing space utilization. This compact design allows more conveyors to fit on the same floor or overhead space. With no external components protruding outside the conveyor frame, the SSV™ Drum Motor provides a safer, more efficient and space optimized conveyor drive solution.
Maintenance and Energy Cost Savings
Designed for 80,000 hours of service life before maintenance, SSV™ Drum Motors eliminate downtime for maintenance required with traditional external conveyor drives, thereby reducing costs while increasing throughput. With the motor coupled in-line to the gear reducer and enclosed inside the drum, the SSV™ Drum Motor achieves 96% mechanical efficiency and saves 30% in energy, contributing to lower operating costs. Click here to learn more about the energy efficiency gains of the VDG Drum Motor compared to an external conveyor drive.