SEW-Eurodrive has introduced the SEW-Eurodrive WES Series stainless steel gear unit, a compact and hygienic drive designed for temperature stability during continuous use. The WES Series features SEW-Eurodrive Spiroplan right-angle gearing, reducing heat buildup compared to traditional worm gear units.
Designed for food, beverage, and hygienic applications, the WES Series is corrosion-resistant, easy to clean, and rated for high-pressure washdowns.
Key advantages
Compact design and optimized performance
- No cooling fan, reducing contamination risks in clean environments.
Temperature stability and safety
- Spiroplan gearing reduces friction and heat buildup compared to worm gear units.
- Lower operating temperatures reduce burn risks for worker and products.
Hygienic and washdown-compatible
- Designed for hygienic and high-pressure washdown environments.
- Seamless, smooth surface prevents bacteria buildup.
Durable with reduced maintenance needs
- Optimized gearing and lubrication systems designed for long-term reliability.
- Lightweight, compact design simplifies integration into processing lines.
Built for clean, demanding environments and safety
Industries served:
- Food and beverage processing – Bottling, packaging, and conveyor systems.
- Pharmaceutical and cleanroom – Contamination-free motion solutions.
- Chemical and washdown – Corrosion-resistant, sealed for extreme conditions.
Experience the cool, hygienic advantage
The WES Series stainless steel gear unit is a reliable solution for hygienic, continuous-duty applications, designed to manage heat, minimize contamination risks, and enhance reliability.
Edited by Puja Mitra, WTWH Media, for Control Engineering, from a SEW-Eurodrive news release.
