IP68-rated fans for food & beverage equipment
Cleanliness and sanitization of equipment is vital for food safety in food and beverage applications . When production downtime for cleaning threatens the supply chains for products and services that society depends on , solutions must be found . The ability to clean equipment while in service without requiring extensive downtime or disassembly is critical to productivity and commerce . IP68-rated components permit the cleaning of food and beverage equipment to prevent contamination .
Components exposed to harsh environments , including fluids and cleaning chemicals , are susceptible to failure over time , with cooling fans being no exception . The classification of the insulation system is based on the lowest rated component in the system , and in many instances , this may be the fan . The materials and parts specified in the construction that affect the insulation class include the motor winding , the wire and the insulation on the wires , the enamel coating on the magnet wire , as well as the visible parts of the fan or fan tray such as the frame and impeller .
IP RATING SYSTEM Equipment used in food and beverage applications , from commercial kitchen appliances and fountain drink dispensers to automation equipment in the manufacturing process , employ fans that require regular intensive cleaning with both high pressure and high temperature water . Washdown procedures prevent debris or microbial bacteria from forming to ensure public safety .
Traditionally , fans were vulnerable to damage from intensive cleaning due to their electronic circuitry and moving parts . Recent developments in conformal coating technologies have enabled Orion
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Fans to develop advanced IP68-rated fans impervious to dust and indefinite water immersion . IP68-rated fans offer additional protection from elements , especially when combined with louvered fan guards and specialty filters .
Orion Fans recently launched twenty three new IP68-rated AC & DC fan series offering engineers design variety and flexibility to meet most any application requirement . With air flows ranging from 14 to 1300 CFM , these IP68-rated fans are designed to maximize air movement and heat dissipation to extend electronic component and system operating life in Food and Beverage processing environments . The IP68-rated fans are available in sizes from 60mm to 280mm . Special functions are also offered to meet application demands including alarm , tachometer , thermistor speed
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In the next few months , Orion Fans will be introducing a line of IP69K-rated AC & DC fans for high pressure washdown applications . The IP69K rating ensures that no damage will occur to electronics during washdown procedures and that no contaminants will enter the fan motor .
Orion Fans are designed to meet UL , cUL , TUV , VDE and CE standards
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