How to protect your motors from high pressure washdowns

The use of high pressure washdowns to clean equipment is standard practice in many food and beverage facilities. However, when it comes to electric motors, this can present challenges. ABB’s Luciano Santos looks at what is needed to maintain hygiene without compromising on productivity or reliability. Food production and hygiene are inseparable and handling equipment, preparation vessels and surfaces need to be kept scrupulously clean. This is typically done using chemicals and high pressure washdown,…