Rating Plate; Surface Treatment; General Information On Surface Treatment - Siemens SINAMICS G115D Operating Instructions Manual

Additional information on the SIMOGEAR geared motor
11.1 General information geared motor
11.1.5

Rating plate

The rating plate on the gearbox or geared motor is of coated aluminum foil. The rating plate
is glued using a special masking film. The film ensures permanent resistance to UV radiation
and media of all kinds, such as oils, greases, salt water and cleaning agents.
The adhesive and the material ensure firm adhesion and long-term legibility within the
operating temperature range from -40 °C to +155 °C.
The edges of the rating plate are paint-finished to match the color of the gearbox or motor to
which it is affixed.
11.1.6

Surface treatment

11.1.6.1

General information on surface treatment

All paint finishes are sprayed on.
Danger due to electrostatic discharge
For paint finishes in explosion group III, the paint can be electrostatically charged as a result
of intensive dust turbulence or processes with high levels of electrostatic charging.
Risk of explosion as a result of processes with high levels of electrostatic charging
Minimize the risk of electrostatic charging by applying effective measures according to
IEC 60079-32-1.
NOTICE
Failure of the external protection
If the paint finish is damaged, the geared motor may corrode.
Do not damage the paint finish.
Note
Information about the ability to be repainted does not guarantee the quality of the paint
product supplied by your supplier.
Only the paint manufacturer is liable for the quality and compatibility.
Note
C1 paints are not suitable for ambient air temperatures below -20 °C.
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Operating Instructions, 09/2020, FW V4.7 SP13, A5E48681219B
SINAMICS G115D distributed drive