In meat processing applications, daily cleaning is essential to prevent germs and bacteria from building up inside the machines. However, harsh detergents and high-pressure wash-downs can cause seals and bearings of key components to corrode and wear down over time. 

However enclosing these critical components makes cleaning and sanitizing the machine more time consuming and difficult, which can lead to less effective results. Provisur concluded an open architecture design would facilitate improved cleaning, and called on WITTENSTEIN to consult on potential solutions. After closely working with Provisur engineers to confirm performance and design requirements, WITTENSTEIN concluded the axenia actuator was the ideal solution. 

This improvement not only made the cleaning process faster and more convenient for the end user, it ensured greater levels of hygiene and food safety in cleaning processes. In addition, because the axenia actuator combines the gearbox and motor within one unit, the enhanced performance was further complemented by a smaller machine footprint.

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axenia is a compact servo actuator which connects the motor to the gearhead with absolute precision and dynamics.

• Cavity-free design
• Long service life through use of CIP-compatible materials
• Integrated, optimized sealing concept
• Resistant against aggressive cleaning agents and disinfectants
• Powerful motor performance
• Low gearhead torsional backlash
• Hygienic connection between motor and gearhead

Staffed by a team of equipment and application experts, The Provisur Ingenuity Center allows processors to develop new products, refine existing products and test processes ranging from separating and grinding to forming, coating and cooking to slicing and auto-loading. The enhanced SX330 and SX380 slicing machines underwent intense cleaning, washdown and performance testing through the Provisur Ingenuity center. The machines exceeded expectations on all fronts. 

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