Food Industry

Equipment Requirements

The food industry is one of the largest and most important industries in Sweden and globally. Food production involves processing raw materials into food and beverages that can be consumed by humans or animals. Food production encompasses many different types of processes, such as baking, brewing, canning, packaging, dairy production, slaughtering, fish processing, and much more. The food production industry also places high demands on quality, safety, hygiene, and environmental standards.

To meet these requirements, the food industry needs equipment adapted to the specific conditions and needs that prevail in food production. The equipment must be reliable, efficient, durable, and easy to clean. It must also comply with the laws and regulations governing food handling, such as the Food Hygiene Regulation, the Food Act, and the Food Control Regulation. BEVI can deliver drive solutions that meet these requirements.

Drive Equipment

Drive equipment is a crucial part of the equipment used in food production. Drive equipment provides power and movement to other parts of the equipment, such as conveyor belts, pumps, fans, mixers, grinders, cutters, lifters, and so on. Drive equipment typically consists of a motor, a gearbox, a coupling, and a shaft. It must be dimensioned and selected to suit the specific application and process in which it will be used. Drive equipment must also meet the hygiene requirements applicable to the food industry, as well as other requirements that may be relevant to the specific production, such as noise level, vibration damping, energy efficiency, and maintenance friendliness.

BEVI is a leading supplier of drive equipment for the food industry, with extensive experience and broad competence in the field. We can offer customized solutions that meet the needs and expectations of our customers. BEVI has a wide range of drive equipment, such as motors, geared motors, couplings, frequency converters, brakes, and control systems. BEVI also has the ability to customize equipment according to the specific requirements and conditions that apply to each application and process. For example, we can deliver drive equipment that withstands high or low temperatures, humidity, dust, aggressive media, or shocks. BEVI can also deliver drive equipment with an extra durable surface treatment, such as epoxy, powder coating, or stainless steel. We can also supply drive equipment that is food-grade, meaning it is made from materials approved for contact with food and contains oil or grease approved for food use.

BEVI's Drive Solutions for the Food Industry

BEVI has delivered drive solutions for many different types of food production, such as bakeries, dairies, breweries, slaughterhouses, fish processing, canning, packaging, and much more. Here are some examples of drive solutions that BEVI has delivered to customers in the food industry:

• Drive solution for a conveyor belt used to transport bread in a bakery. The drive solution consists of an asynchronous motor, a gear, a friction coupling, and a shaft. The solution is designed to withstand the high temperatures, humidity, and dust present in the bakery environment. It also has a powder-coated surface treatment that is resistant to cleaning agents and corrosion.
• Drive solution for a processing machine used for cleaning and filleting fish. The solution consists of an asynchronous motor, a gear, an elastic coupling, and a shaft. The drive solution is adapted to withstand the harsh conditions in the processing process, such as saltwater, blood, and fish residues. The drive solution has a stainless steel surface treatment that is easy to clean and disinfect.
• Drive solution for a pump used to pump beer in a brewery. The solution consists of an asynchronous motor, a gear, a friction coupling, and a shaft. The drive solution is designed to withstand the low pH levels present in beer production, as well as the high hygiene requirements in beverage production. The solution also includes a food-grade oil in the gearbox.