LEESON Electric introduces a new line of Stainless Steel Motors designed for long life in demanding washdown applications. The new Washguard® SST™ motors are Stainless Steel Tough to withstand the severe washdown environments found in the food processing and beverage industries.

The Washguard® SST™ motor line was developed by LEESON in response to the recent appearance in the North American market of lesser quality imported stainless steel motors claiming, “premium features without a premium price.” LEESON’s Washguard® SST™ motor offers features above and beyond these other motors…and at a competitive price. A detailed feature comparison is available in LEESON’s Bulletin 1520.

LEESON’s Washguard® SST™ Stainless Steel motors have the following features:

• 300-series stainless steel on all exterior surfaces – frames, endbells, mounting base, fan guard, hardware, conduit box and cover
• A full-fact nameplate is laser-etched into the motor frame – no nameplate rivet holes to allow leakage to the inside of the motor or Mylar nameplates to peel-off when washed down
• Oversized double-sealed bearings pre-lubricated with moisture resistant high-temperature grease
• Fully gasketed conduit box with flanged cover for extra tight sealing.
• Sealant between motor frame and endbells to exclude water
• Heavy 12-gauge base is puddle-welded to the frame
• Specially designed shaft extension resists breakage at bearing journal
• Rubber-covered shaft seal on all shaft extensions – including the fan shaft on TEFC motors
• Four quadrant drain locations in each endbell to allow effective drain positioning in any mounting position.
• Stainless steel T-drains are provided for effective drainage of condensation while preventing water entry
• Anti-corrosion coatings applied to stator and rotor
• Internal bearing lock screws
• LEESON’s IRIS™ insulation system for inverter-duty operation
• UL, CSA, and CE nameplated

A full line of Washguard® SST™ motors is available from 1/3 to 2 HP and 1750 & 3450 RPM. Stock motors are available in a universal mounting configuration with NEMA C-face and mounting base or with a C-face only from over 25 stocking locations nationwide.

LEESON Electric, headquartered in Grafton, Wisconsin, offers AC motors, DC motors, sub-fractional horsepower motors and gearmotors, mechanical gear drives, and AC and DC electronic drives. LEESON products are sold to original equipment manufacturers and distributors by a network of independent manufacturers’ representatives, sales offices and international agent distributors. LEESON is a subsidiary of Regal-Beloit Corporation (AMEX: RBC).

For More Information, Please Contact:
Max Marti, Stock Products Manager
LEESON Electric 262-387-5410
max.marti@leeson.com

(September 2002)