Hygienic Drives – geared motors made of stainless steel and aluminum
When hygiene leaves no room for compromise, you need drives that do more than just move things. Our stainless steel Hygienic Drives (gears and motors) stand for uncompromising cleanliness, maximum reliability, and efficiency—designed for industries where purity is non-negotiable.
Katalog: Clean-Geartec
Benefits of Hygienic Drives
With our hygienic drive solutions, you can count on maximum operational reliability, reduce downtime, and reliably comply with all relevant standards and guidelines.
Stainless Steel Gearboxes and Motors - Designed to Meet the Highest Standards
Whether in the food, pharmaceutical, or packaging industries: wherever absolute purity is required, our stainless steel drive solutions ensure a smooth, safe process. Thanks to their innovative hygienic design, they minimize the risk of contamination and maximize your production reliability. The gearmotors are manufactured from AISI 304 and AISI 316L stainless steel.
Stainless Steel Gearbox Made of AISI 316L / 1.4404 - Designed for the Toughest Conditions
When reliability and the highest quality are essential, we recommend stainless steel gearmotors made of AISI 316L stainless steel (1.4404, also sometimes referred to as V4A). Unlike AISI 304, AISI 316L also contains molybdenum (Mo). This makes the alloy more resistant to chlorides (salt, cleaning agents) and acids (e.g., organic acids in the food industry).
Its smooth, hygienic surface is not only resistant to contamination but also simplifies cleaning. This makes it the best choice for demanding environments.
From the food and beverage industry to pharmaceutical and maritime applications—AISI 316L stainless steel guarantees performance you can rely on.
We currently offer worm gearboxes, helical gearboxes, and bevel-helical gearboxes with matching SPM motors made of AISI 316L in our product range.
Advantages of AISI 316L stainless steel gearboxes:
- Excellent corrosion resistance, even in chloride-containing environments
- Improved protection against pitting corrosion thanks to its molybdenum content
- Low carbon content for improved weldability and a reduced risk of intergranular corrosion
- Hygienic, smooth surface for easy cleaning
- Ideal for use in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical and maritime industries
Typical applications for AISI 316L stainless steel gearboxes:
- Particularly when cleaning agents containing chloride are used
- Food industry (meat, fish, poultry, fruit, vegetables, cheese, bakery)
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Chemical industry (aggressive media)
- Offshore and marine sectors (salt water)
- Water and wastewater technology
- Outdoor applications subject to high corrosion loads
AISI 304 Stainless Steel Gearbox – The versatile classic for the most demanding requirements
304 stainless steel is a high-quality stainless steel used in a wide range of applications and across various industries.
We currently stock worm gearboxes and helical gearboxes made from AISI 304 in our range.
AISI 316L Stainless Steel Motor – Maximum Hygiene and Corrosion Resistance
316L stainless steel motors are the ideal solution for demanding applications where corrosion resistance, hygiene, and reliability are critical. Thanks to their high resistance to salt, chemicals, and intensive cleaning processes, they are ideally suited for the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, as well as for offshore and marine applications. The smooth, non-porous surfaces allow for easy cleaning and meet the highest hygiene standards, while the robust construction ensures long-lasting and trouble-free operation even under extreme conditions.
The motors come standard with IP69K protection and are available as 2-pole, 4-pole, and 6-pole models. Learn more about our SPM motors.
Aluminum Gearboxes and Motors in Hygienic Design – For Non-Corrosive Environments
For applications without direct food contact and in non-corrosive environments, our Hygienic Drives made of aluminum or painted aluminum (with a corrosion-resistant coating) can also be used. Thanks to their hygienic design (smooth surface), these cost-optimized variants significantly reduce dust accumulation. They are ideal for areas where equipment is washed with hot water.
We currently offer Hygienic Design worm gearboxes and helical gearboxes with matching APM motors made of aluminum in our product range.
