Machine foot HMF series

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Overview
Hygienic machine feet in a rounded hygienic design with a vulcanized rubber base to reduce vibration and provide anti-slip properties. Extra-hygienic version available with FDA certificate (FDA CFR 21 177.2600) including a unique batch ID for food-safety traceability. Suited for food, pharmaceutical and biotech processing areas where cleaning and contamination control are critical.

Features and advantages

• Rounded hygienic design for easy and effective cleaning
• Two floor locking plates for enhanced anchoring, stability and vibration control
• Protected/enclosed spindle (sleeve) preventing dirt, dust and contaminant ingress
• Designed to support compliance with EHEDG and 3-A hygiene recommendations
• Corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction suitable for washdown environments
• Vulcanized rubber base for vibration damping and anti-slip behaviour
• Adjustable height for precise leveling on uneven floors
• Low-maintenance design to reduce downtime

Materials

• Base plate: stainless steel AISI 304 or AISI 316
• Spindle: stainless steel A2-70 or A4-70
• Rubber base: vulcanized NBR rubber (Nitrile rubber CAS no. 9005-98-5), FDA certified according to FDA CFR 21 177.2600
• All materials highly resistant to common cleaning agents, chemicals, oils and fats

Sizes
Base type | Base Diameter D | Nom. Load
HMF 62 | 60 mm | 7.000 N
HMF 82 | 80 mm | 15.000 N
HMF 102 | 100 mm | 20.000 N
HMF 122 | 120 mm | 30.000 N


Spindle and sleeve diameter
M16 | M20 | M24 | M30 | M36 | M42 | M48


Spindle length (L) and Sleeve length (H)
L = 135 mm H = 55 mm — Min 80 mm to Max 120 mm
L = 175 mm H = 75 mm — Min 100 mm to Max 160 mm
L = 215 mm H = 95 mm — Min 120 mm to Max 200 mm
L = 255 mm H = 115 mm — Min 140 mm to Max 240 mm
L = 295 mm H = 125 mm — Min 180 mm to Max 280 mm


Delivery and options

• For large orders the base and spindles can be supplied separately to provide flexibility for customers using different spindle sizes
• Thread options include the listed metric threads; other thread types or custom threads (e.g. trapezoidal) are available on request

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Model series: HMF series
• Design: rounded hygienic design with protected spindle and two floor locking plates
• Compliance / Certificates: FDA CFR 21 177.2600 (rubber base); designed to meet EHEDG and 3-A hygiene recommendations
• Base materials: AISI 304 or AISI 316 stainless steel
• Spindle materials: A2-70 or A4-70 stainless steel
• Rubber base: NBR (Nitrile rubber), CAS no. 9005-98-5, FDA certified
• Nominal load capacities: HMF 62 = 7.000 N; HMF 82 = 15.000 N; HMF 102 = 20.000 N; HMF 122 = 30.000 N
• Spindle diameters: M16, M20, M24, M30, M36, M42, M48
• Spindle/sleeve length options: L/H combinations with corresponding min/max adjustment ranges
• Operational slope capability: up to 10° on floors and equipment
• Resistance: high resistance to cleaning agents, chemicals, oils and fats