Nord Drivesystems has released its new NXD tupH surface treatment to support manufacturers in the food and beverage industry to maintain high hygiene standards and equipment durability.
Drive solutions for processes in the food and beverage industry must be resistant to detergents, as they are frequently cleaned and disinfected due to the high hygiene standards. While stainless steel is the preferred material in wash-down areas, it presents significant disadvantages when applied to drive technology.
The NXD tupH surface treatment developed by Nord makes aluminium an interesting alternative for applications in the food and beverage industry: it strengthens the surfaces of drive components such as gear units, smooth motors and frequency inverters, making them resistant to harsh environmental conditions.
In the NXD tupH version, it also provides protection against aggressive cleaning agents, chemicals, acids and alkalis. Drives made of aluminium are furthermore significantly lighter and operate at lower temperatures.
Durable treatment of aluminium surfaces
NXD tupH is specifically developed for applications that require food-safe surfaces. The aluminium surfaces treated in this manner are resistant to frequent cleaning and disinfection for a long time.
The NXD tupH treatment is created in two steps: First, the upper layer of the aluminium body is transformed into a corrosion-resistant, hard layer. Second, a sealer is added to provide a high resistance to chemicals.
NXD tupH surfaces are free from PFAS, and food-safe according to the FDA, the EU Regulation 1935/2004 and the respective regulations in Switzerland and the MERCOSUR states. They can therefore be used in hygienically critical areas in the food, beverage, packaging, pharmaceutical or chemical industry.
The NXD tupH surface treatment is the latest addition to Nord's range of drive solutions, specifically developed for the food and beverage industry.
For hygiene-sensitive environments, Nord offers customers a selection of fanless smooth motors that can be cleaned easily, quickly and thoroughly. With the optional NXD tupH treatment, these drives are wash-down capable, corrosion- resistant, sustainable and available in stock ready for installation.
Nord Drivesystems has been supplying mechanical and electronic drive components to the Australian market since 2009, with headquarters in Melbourne, and sales offices in Brisbane and Sydney.
