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Bauer BK Series Geared Motors for Pizza Packaging Line Conveyors
One of the world’s largest food and beverage companies needed an efficient, reliable
drive for a pizza packaging line in one of its plants in Italy. The drives power shrink
wrapping machine infeed conveyors. The facility had been using traditional stainless
steel motors rated at 70-80 Hz. However, to boost production, the speed was
increased to 80-90 Hz which created excessive heat causing the drives to fail.
After a careful analysis of the conveyor application demands, Bauer engineers
recommended a BK Series right angle bevel geared motor for improved efficiency
compared to worm gear solutions. The Model BK06 supplied features a PMSM
(permanent magnet synchronous motor) that reduces heat losses from the rotor
by 100% and total losses by approximately 25%, while increasing total efficiency by
10% or more. This improved performance translates into lower total cost of ownership,
a reduction in CO2 emissions, and ongoing savings that buffer against future increases
in energy costs.
Because PMSM motors provide efficiency at a wide range of speeds, it allowed the
conveyor line speed to be adjusted up to 80 RPM when needed to meet production
schedule targets.
Compact Bauer BK Series models are completely enclosed and sealed against dust
and moisture. A hardened wear sleeve and spray ring ensure leak-free performance.
Highlights
- BK Series helical bevel
geared motors
- Hardened wear sleeve
and spray ring ensure
leak-free performance
- Complies with NA and
International standards,
including NEMA, IEC, CSA
and CE
- Low-noise gearing
- IP65 Enclosure (Standard),
IP66 (Optional)
- Corrosion protection
CORO1, CORO2, CORO3
- Connection Standard with
CAGE CLAMP®
- Completely enclosed,
sealed against dust and
moisture