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NORD Plays Role in Confectionary Equipment Redesign

AD Process Equipment turned to their long-time supplier to help develop its revamped line of belt coating machines.

Waunakee, WI, 2023-02-28

There's no doubt chocolate makes everything taste better. AD Process Equipment, a Gray company, has turned this idea into a successful business venture since it was founded in 1979. The company based out of Naperville, the Illinois company manufactures machinery used by confectionary, chocolate, coffee, and cannabis producers.

<h2>Easier Assembly, Lower Costs with NORD Gear Motor for REVOLV</h2>

The team at AD Process Equipment wanted to add more efficiency to its REVOLV coating line. The belt drive that once powered the machine was replaced with a NORD gear motor. This makes the unit easier to assemble and saves customers time and money on routine maintenance.

Aaron Hansen, the district sales manager for NORD said the SK 9012.1 UNICASE helical-bevel gear motor was an obvious choice due its high performance, washdown capability, and custom paint selection.

“They requested a blue lilac color, which we supplied using NORD’s four-step Severe Food Duty 3+ (NSDF3+) with clear coat paint option,” Hansen said. "It's just one of our many surface treatment options, which range from basic protection for general-purpose applications to those designed for extremely caustic or contaminated atmospheres. The NSDF3+ sits right in the middle and is ideal for food packaging areas."

This is just the latest example of NORD and AD Process Equipment collaborating on highly-configured food manufacturing equipment.

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