Product Spotlight: Smarter motors and controls

Motors drive several critical operations across feed mills. The latest industrial motor designs meet top-tier energy standards; optimize fan speeds; lower heat generation for safer, more compact installations; and enable real-time monitoring to prevent downtime. These innovations help feed mills cut energy costs, improve sustainability and enhance equipment performance.

ABB Motors US | Baldor-Reliance Food Safe SP5+ Motor

• IE5 energy efficiency standards for significant cost savings and sustainability goals
• Designed with cutting-edge rotor technology to reduce energy consumption and optimize performance
• IP69-rated stainless steel construction for superior sanitation and durability
• Advanced bearing protection and corrosion-resistant features
• Stainless-steel construction is engineered to endure high-pressure washdowns, steam cleaning and exposure to dust

EXTRON AgTECT | Wireless VFD Control

• Uses variable frequency drive technology to manage fan speed allowing users to manage shrink loss
• Mesh network fan system
• Alarm notifications of fan loss/power loss
• Cool down, wind and warm-up modes
• Monitors RPM, current, exhaust temperatures and differential pressure
• Wireless CO₂ Sensor optional

Dorner | eDrive power transmission line

• Provides a 25% reduction in heat, a 30% reduction in weight and a 15% smaller footprint than conventional gear motors
• Provides customers with energy savings, safer installations, space savings and improved worker safety for precision belt conveyors
• Designed to fit all of Dorner’s industrial conveyor platforms (2200, 3200, 4100, 5200, 6200 and MPB), and the gear heads
• Motors are equipped with both NEMA and IEC Flanges; motors range from 1/4 to 2 horsepower

Dodge Industrial | OPTIFY

• Remote condition monitoring platform for industrial operations
• Integrates with Dodge's IIoT sensor and gateway products
• Cloud-based solution ensures continuous data flow between assets and platform
• Designed to enhance safety, reduce unplanned downtime and save costs
• Accessible for free via web portal or mobile app
• Enables users to make critical operational decisions using own data proactively

Regal Rexnord | Autogard Series 820 – Torque Limiter

• Accommodates high-torque application with high or low speeds
• Instant disengagement and automatic motor shutdown capabilities minimizes energy waste during mechanical faults
• Trip torque can be adjusted easily without removing modules from the torque limiter
• Vernier scales are provided on each module allowing for accurate setting of the modules
• Modules can be quickly and easily reset — manual or automatic resets available
• Wide range of mounting configurations ensures the right solution for any problem