Reliability

The Reliability Challenge in RTE Environments

In ready-to-eat (RTE) food production, reliability isn’t optional; it’s mission-critical. Motors operate in cold, wet, and chemically aggressive environments, often under continuous use. Downtime is costly, and contamination risks are unacceptable. That’s why more producers are switching to One Motion, achieving 6 to 8 years of service life compared to less than one year with traditional electric motors and a maximum of 2 years between drum motor rebuilds.

The One Motion Difference

One Motion products are engineered differently, and it shows.

Direct-drive rotary motion powered by high-density magnetic arrays means:

• No belts, gears, or couplings, eliminating traditional power transmission mechanisms.

• Direct magnetic rotation of the outer surface, no internal moving parts.

• Minimal bearings, reduced from a 14 or more bearings to just two, dramatically lowering wear and maintenance.

• Fully sealed, sanitary design, no internal lubrication, no crevices to trap moisture or debris.

This radical simplification creates a MagDrive that’s not only clean, it’s durable.

Thermal Cycling: The Hidden Enemy of Motor Longevity

One of the most overlooked causes of motor failure in food environments is thermal cycling:

• Traditional AC motors heat up during operation.

• When production stops for cleaning, they cool rapidly — often down to 48°F or lower.

• Cooling creates a vacuum inside the motor, pulling in moisture-laden air.

• Over time, this “breathing” introduces water vapor, leading to condensation, corrosion, and electrical failure.

This cycle — heat up, cool down, breathe in moisture — silently kills motor reliability.

One Motion’s Solution: No Thermal Cycling

Our direct-drive rotary motors maintain a stable outer skin temperature, with no more than a 50°F rise during operation. With no internal components and no heat-generating mechanisms, the system doesn’t “breathe.” That means:

• No moisture ingress

• No condensation

• No corrosion

This is why our motors last 6 to 8 years in environments where others fail in less than one.

Total Cost of Ownership: Reliability Pays Off

Consider the cost of:

• Frequent motor replacements

• Downtime during changeouts

• Maintenance labor

• Spare parts inventory

• Risk of contamination and recalls

One Motion’s reliability isn’t just a technical advantage — it’s a strategic one.

Real-World Results

Producers across produce, protein, bakery, and other food sectors report multi-year lifespans with One Motion products, even under aggressive cleaning cycles and multi-shift operations. These aren’t lab tests. They’re real-world results.

Conclusion: Built for the Environment, Proven in the Field

By eliminating power transmission, minimizing bearings, and avoiding thermal cycling, One Motion motors don’t just survive, they thrive.

Ready to Upgrade Your Reliability?

If you’re tired of replacing motors every year, let’s talk:

👉 Contact us: om.support@actionpaq.com

👉 Learn more: www.onemotion.tech