Food and Beverage Plant Motors, Gearmotors and Panels
Match each part to how the area is cleaned. Hose-down areas need stainless washdown motors and Type 4X panels. Areas hit with hot, close-range pressure spray need IP69K gearmotors, enclosures and glands. Dry packaging and warehouse areas can use standard TEFC motors and NEMA 12 panels. The tables below give the ratings and part numbers for each zone.
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Step 1: Pick by cleaning method
| Area | Motor or gearmotor | Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Dry: packaging, palletizing, warehouse | Standard TEFC TECO Westinghouse motor | NEMA 12 enclosure. A Filterfan works if the room air is clean |
| Hose-down: wet process rooms | TECO Stainless Steel Washdown, TEFC IP66, 1/2 to 10 HP | Type 4X, 304 stainless or fiberglass, with a sealed 4X cooling unit |
| Hot, close-range pressure wash | Bison 261 Sanimotor, IP69K gearmotor | IP69K and Type 4X sloped-top stainless, IP69 glands |
| Chlorinated or chloride cleaners | Stainless washdown motor or gearmotor | 316 stainless Type 4X |
IP69K (ISO 20653) tests 80°C water at 80 to 100 bar from close range. NEMA Type 4X tests hose-down water and corrosion. They are separate tests. See NEMA 4 vs 4X vs 12.
Step 2: Washdown motors and gearmotors
| Line | Rating | Range | Built with |
|---|---|---|---|
| TECO Westinghouse Stainless Steel Washdown (NEMA Premium) | TEFC, IP66 | 1/2 to 10 HP, 3600 and 1800 RPM, 230/460 V, A56C to 215TC frames | Stainless frame, end brackets and hardware; 304 stainless shaft; lip seals both ends; drain holes in frame and C-flange; etched nameplate |
| Bison SS30 washdown motors | Stainless, washdown | 1/6 to 2 HP, 230/460 V, 1720 to 1760 RPM, NEMA 56C or IEC 63 to 90 B14 | No cooling fins, no paint; nameplate engraved on the end cover |
| Bison 261 Sanimotor gearmotor | IP69K | 1/8 HP at 230 V or 1/7 HP at 460 V, 8 to 350 RPM, 16 to 500 in-lb | Motor and gears in one sealed stainless shell; 304 cover, 316 bolts; EPDM triple lip shaft seal; food grade H1 grease for life |
Sources: TECO Westinghouse Stainless Steel Washdown product description; Bison SS30 and 261 Series product pages. Examples: TECO WP0014C is 1 HP, 1800 RPM, 143TC; WP0054C is 5 HP, 1800 RPM, 184TC; WP0104C is 10 HP, 1800 RPM, 215TC. Bison 017-261-1037 is 460 V, 47 RPM, 160 in-lb; 017-261-0072 is 230 V, 24 RPM, 256 in-lb.
Step 3: Washdown panel parts on this site
| Part | What it is | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hammond 1418N4SSB6 | Wallmount enclosure, 16 x 12 x 6 in, 304 stainless | Type 4X |
| Hammond 1418N4S16B6 | Wallmount enclosure, 16 x 12 x 6 in, 316 stainless | Type 4X |
| Hammond HWST16128SS | Sloped-top enclosure, 16 x 12 x 8 in, 304 stainless | IP69K and Type 4X |
| Pfannenberg DTS 3081, 13382341300 | Air conditioner, 230 V, 2,000 to 3,000 BTU/hr, 304 stainless | NEMA 4/4X |
| PKS3204A230N4SS | Air-to-air heat exchanger, 230 V, stainless | NEMA 4X |
| AGRO Progress MS 1000.20 | M20 nickel-plated brass cable gland, 8 to 15 mm cable | IP 68 (10 bar) and IP 69 |
Full selection tables, cooling options and the 304 vs 316 call are on the washdown and corrosive area page.
Common questions
Is a stainless washdown motor IP69K?
Not the TECO line. TECO lists its Stainless Steel Washdown motors as TEFC, IP66. Bison lists its 261 Sanimotor gearmotor as IP69K. If the crew uses a hot pressure washer close to the drive, use the IP69K gearmotor.
Can I run a washdown motor on a VFD?
Yes. TECO rates its stainless washdown motors for inverter use per NEMA MG 1 Part 31, at 10:1 variable torque and 4:1 constant torque, with a 1.0 service factor on a VFD. The Bison 261 is a 3 phase inverter duty motor. On long cable runs, see long motor leads on a VFD.
What grease is in the Bison Sanimotor?
Food grade H1 grease, filled for life. Bison lists it as maintenance free.
304 or 316 stainless?
Both are Type 4X. 316 holds up better against chlorides, salt and chlorinated cleaners. If sanitation uses chlorine-based sanitizers, pick 316.
Does every part on the panel need the same rating?
Yes. A fan, gland or window with a lower rating drops the whole panel to that rating. Seal every cable entry with a gland rated for the spray.
Get the line quoted
Send the HP, speed and voltage for each motor, how each area is cleaned, the panel size and the heat load. We send back the TECO or Bison motors, the enclosures, the cooling and the glands as one quote with lead times.
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NEMA is a registered trademark of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Sanimotor is a trademark of Bison Gear and Engineering. Ratings are from each maker's published data. Check the current manufacturer datasheet before you specify.