--- title: Drive Solutions for the Processing Industry - WITTENSTEIN url: "https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-us/industries/mechanical-engineering/processing" description: Hygienic, precise drive solutions for food, pharmaceutical and non-woven processing. Increase uptime with EHEDG-compliant design and smart IIoT connectivity. date: 2026-02-12 modified: 2026-02-24 lastUpdated: 2026-04-13 --- # Drive Solutions for the Processing Industry - WITTENSTEIN ![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/_processed_/4/5/csm_processing-keyvisual_a1cdebac9a.webp) Precision in the processing industry ==================================== Our drive solutions for the manufacturing industry set standards in precision, dynamics and hygiene – for demanding applications expecially in food and pharmaceutical industries. ##### Hygienic Developed for sensitive production areas – easy cleaning and EHEDG-compliant. ##### Flexible Integration High configurability ensures that exactly the required functions are provided. ##### Digitally networked Real-time data via cynapse® for transparent processes and smart maintenance. ##### Food manufacturing Hygienic drives for processing meat, fish, baked goods, and beverages – with a focus on cleanability and process reliability. ##### Pharmaceutical manufacturing Precise and dynamic solutions for the production of tablets, creams and liquids (such as vaccines) – also for cleanroom environments. ##### Non-woven processing Efficient drive technology for web-shaped materials – from unwinding and winding to cutting and punching to finishing. Our hygienic drive solutions are specially designed for processing food, pharmaceutical, and hygiene products – anywhere the highest levels of cleanliness and cleanability are required. They enable process-oriented integration into open machine concepts, reduce dead spaces, and support compliance with strict hygiene requirements. Smooth surfaces, robust gaskets, and corrosion resistant materials ensure maximum safety and plant availability – thereby increasing the efficiency of your production line. [Read more](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-us/hygienic-design) A hygienic production environment is a crucial factor in the fish processing industry. Increased consumer expectations with regard to quality and ever stricter legal regulations mean an unbroken cold chain and hygienic processes in the manufacture of fish products are vital. WITTENSTEIN is committed to supporting this trend with a comprehensive portfolio of drive solutions all along the production line. ![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/_processed_/6/8/csm_application-fish-processing-en_45941f68c4.webp) ![thumb](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/website/international/3-industries/1-mechanical-engineering/1-tropfen-legende.jpg) **Infeeding of the product** Servo worm gearboxes with hollow shaft flange output. The VT+ impresses with its high power density and low torsional backlash. It is especially suitable for continuous duty applications. ![thumb](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/website/international/3-industries/1-mechanical-engineering/1-tropfen-legende.jpg) **Infeeding of the product** The successor to our versatile hypoid gearbox with hollow shaft on one / both sides. The corrosion resistant design is used for applications in corrosive environments. With the HG+ low torsional backlash and high torsional rigidity assure maximum positioning accuracy of your drives and precision of your machines – even during highly dynamic operation. ![thumb](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/website/international/3-industries/1-mechanical-engineering/1-tropfen-legende.jpg) **Tray Infeeding** Featuring a full stainless steel housing and a robust construction, the industrial-grade small servo motors in the cyber® dynamic line in Inox Design are ideal for use in corrosive environments. The motors are equipped with an absolute encoder. Size 40 is optionally available with a holding brake. ![thumb](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/website/international/3-industries/1-mechanical-engineering/2-tropfen-legende.jpg) **Gripping** For dynamic processes (e.g. gripping applications) with direct food contact, the cyber® dynamic line in Hygienic Design is the optimal solution. The small servo motors allow process-oriented, hygienic and sterile automation. ![thumb](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/website/international/3-industries/1-mechanical-engineering/1-tropfen-legende.jpg) **Tray feeding** The corrosion resistant design is used for applications in corrosive environments. The SP+ version is ideally suited for high positioning accuracy and highly dynamic cyclic operation. The TP+ version is ideally suited for high-positioning accuracy and highly dynamic cyclic operation. Additionally we offer servo actuators TPM+ in corrosion resistant design. ![thumb](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/website/international/3-industries/1-mechanical-engineering/2-tropfen-legende.jpg) **Pick & Place Robot** The highly compact low-backlash planetary gearboxes HDP+ in EHEDG-compliant design are specifically designed for handling modules and delta kinematics and offer maximum safety in food processing. The new concept allows the designer new freedom in the construction of plants with highest requirements in hygienic and sterile production. ![thumb](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/website/international/3-industries/1-mechanical-engineering/2-tropfen-legende.jpg) **Sealing** The highly compact planetary gearboxes (HDV) and servo actuators axenia value (AVF) have been developed according to the EHEDG guidelines. They enable shorter cleaning cycles and increase machine availability. The high protection class of IP69X and the hygienic design offers the machine builder new freedom in the construction of machine with the highest standards of hygienic and sterile production. ![thumb](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/website/international/3-industries/1-mechanical-engineering/0-ohne-tropfen-legende.jpg) **Selecting and ejecting of scrap parts** The industrial-grade small servo motors in the cyber® dynamic line are the professional choice for dynamic processes. The brushless servo motors are available in four different sizes with diameters from 17 to 40 mm with an power range of 25 to 335 watts. Featuring a high quality stainless steel housing and an absolute encoder, the new motor line offers outstanding precision and reliabilty. ![thumb](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/website/international/3-industries/1-mechanical-engineering/0-ohne-tropfen-legende.jpg) **Labeling** Low-backlash planetary gearboxes with output shaft. The standard version is ideally suited for high-positioning accuracy and highly dynamic cyclic operation. The SP+ HIGH SPEED is particularly well suited for applications with maximum speeds during continuous operation. ![thumb](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/website/international/3-industries/1-mechanical-engineering/0-ohne-tropfen-legende.jpg) **Final Packaging** The low-backlash planetary gearboxes with output shaft or output flange. The alpha Value Line is universally applicable and offers almost every requirement for the best economic solution in each axis and for each industry. Our product recommendations ![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/_processed_/a/b/csm_sp-plus-main-image_73e471110c.webp) SP+ --- The low backlash SP+ planetary gearboxes with output shaft are the ideal solution in its standard version for applications that require maximum positioning accuracy and dynamic cycle processes. [ Read more ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-us/product/sp) ![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/_processed_/1/6/csm_vt-plus-main-image_3afc20beea.webp) VT+ --- The VT+ gearbox from the V-Drive family combines a compact hollow shaft flange with an optimized output bearing. [ Read more ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-us/product/vt) ![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/_processed_/a/6/csm_cyber-hygienic-motor-main-image_52c9db5abb.webp) cyber® hygienic motor --------------------- The brushless cyber® hygienic motor servo motors are the ideal solution for use in the food and beverage industry. [ Read more ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-us/product/cyber-hygienic-motor) ![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/_processed_/4/8/csm_rgm-main-image_b4b1b739ca.webp) Galaxie® D ---------- The Galaxie® D combines revolutionary zero-backlash kinematics with an integrated synchronous motor to create a space-saving actuator. [ Read more ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-us/product/galaxie-d) ![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/_processed_/2/1/csm_axenia-value-main-image_a4fe65bf61.webp) axenia value ------------ axenia value is a compact servo actuator that has been specially developed for hygiene-critical applications in accordance with EHEDG guidelines. [ Read more ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-us/product/axenia-value) ![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/_processed_/1/9/csm_cyber-dynamic-motor-main-image1_9781f213f3.webp) cyber® dynamic motor -------------------- Brushless servo motors are the professional choice for applications with limited installation space. [ Read more ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-us/product/cyber-dynamic-motor) SP+ VT+ cyber® hygienic motor Galaxie® D axenia value cyber® dynamic motor ![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/c/csm_logo-sculpture_e38190faf6.webp) Contact us ------------ Would you like to learn more about our industry solutions? We would be happy to advise you — personally, competently and tailored to your needs. 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