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Sumitomo Drive Technologies Introduces Food-Grade, High-Pressure Washdown Hyponic Right Angle Reducer

March 24, 2008
Sumitomo introduces its newest Hyponic product variant designed for the food industry and high-pressure washdown (HPW) applications. Developed in response to customer requests, the food-grade, HPW Hyponic features enhanced C-face quill design; a unique FKM antimicrobial, multi-lipped, rotary output seal that acts as flinger to expel contaminants; corrosion resistant, stainless output shaft and hardware; synthetic NSF H1, food-grade lubricant; and durable, severe duty, antimicrobial DuPont Alesta AM powder coating. The combination of the unique antimicrobial seal, synthetic lubricant, stainless parts and severe duty antimicrobial powder coating results in a Hyponic right angle reducer equipped for long reliable service in aggressive, HPW food industry applications.