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QC700 Series Speed Reducers for Food Processing and Packaging

QC700 Series Speed Reducers for Food Processing and Packaging

QC700 Series Speed Reducers for Food Processing and Packaging

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document discusses the QC700 Series Speed Reducers developed by Boston Gear, designed specifically for food processing and packaging applications. These reducers offer innovative solutions to common issues faced by OEMs in the industry.

Specifications and Features
The QC700 Series features a unique, patent-pending coupling design that eliminates the need for a slot in the gearbox flange, preventing fretting corrosion and allowing for easy assembly of NEMA motors. This design is particularly beneficial for washdown applications as it prevents debris and bacteria accumulation.

Advantages
  • Self-aligning coupling eliminates the need for a flange slot, reducing the risk of contamination.
  • Fretting corrosion is eliminated, allowing for easy motor removal with hand tools.
  • The reducers are 18% shorter than standard coupling-mounted worm reducers, saving space.

Options and Customization
The QC700 Series is available with various options, including Bost-Kleen™ and Stainless Bost-Kleen™ washdown duty coatings, stainless steel output shafts, and the PosiVent® pressure equalization system.

Service and Support
Boston Gear offers a Reducer Express service, guaranteeing same-day shipment by air for orders received by 12pm EST, or next business day shipment for orders after 12pm EST, with free air freight if these conditions are not met.

Conclusion
The QC700 Series Speed Reducers provide a robust solution for food processing and packaging applications, offering significant advantages in terms of hygiene, ease of maintenance, and space efficiency.
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QC700 Series Speed Reducers for Food Processing and Packaging-1

QC700 Series Speed Reducers Fo r Fo o d P r o c e s s i n g a n d P a c k a g i n g A p p l i c a t i o n s The fastest motorreducer assembly in the west (and the east) Many food processing and packaging OEM’s choose couplings to connect their motors and gearboxes together. The advantages can be many, but the disadvantages can quickly add up. That’s because a slot must be cut in the gearbox flange to allow an Allen wrench to align the coupling… the same slot that lets in caustic washdown solution, water, and food particles. That’s why Boston Gear developed the QC700 Series, featuring a completely self-aligning coupling that eliminates the need for a slot in the flange. Fretting corrosion is eliminated, which Reducer Express We guarantee same day shipment by air if we receive your order by 12pm EST or we guarantee next business day shipment by air if your order is received after 12pm EST... or the air freight is FREE! For Technical Assistance Call 800-825-9050 Altra Industrial Motion means your motor comes off when you want it to – with hand tools, not a jackhammer. The QC700 Series is truly the first washdown-friendly NEMA coupling-mount speed reducer in its

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QC700 Series Speed Reducers for Food Processing and Packaging-2

QC700 Series Speed Reducers Fo r Fo o d P r o c e s s i n g a n d P a c k a g i n g A p p l i c a t i o n s The unique (patent pending) coupling design eliminates fretting corrosion and allows for easy assembly of NEMA motors. The QC700 Series is also available with a number of options including Bost-Kleen™ and Stainless Bost-Kleen™ washdown duty coatings, stainless steel output shafts and the award-winning PosiVent® pressure equalization system. This smooth, clean motor flange dramatically improves any washdown application. The elimination of the coupling alignment hole ensures that debris and...

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