
AKM™ Washdown and Food Grade Servo Motors
Kollmorgen AKM™ Washdown and Washdown Food Series motors are available in frame sizes 2 through 6. These innovative motors incorporate our industry-leading AKM electromagnetics within a housing protected by a 2-K coating and IP67-rated seal configuration. Stainless steel hardware is used on all precision interfaces. The food-grade model incorporates greases that are safe for incidental contact and consumption.

Features
Features
- Frame sizes 2 through 6
- Static torques from 1 to 25 N-m
- Available with a wide range of standard lengths, windings, feedback systems and connection technologies
- Resistant to corrosive chemicals including highly alkaline or acidic cleaning products
- Food-grade version complies with FDA requirements, including lubricants and materials safe for incidental contact and consumption
- IP67 seal design featuring PTFE shaft seal
- Stainless steel shaft
Benefits
- Ideal for applications subject to strict hygiene regulations
- A cost-effective solution for any application that requires periodic washdown
- Increased motor life
- Higher purification rating
- No additional cover or special protection required for the motor casing
- Meets the needs of a wide range of applications without requiring expensive, high-grade stainless steel for the motor casing
- Stainless steel used for motor shaft, screws and connectors
Specifications
Frame Size | units | AKM2 | AKM3 | AKM4 | AKM5 | AKM6 |
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Stack Length | 1,2,3,4 | 1,2,3 | 1,2,3,4 | 1,2,3,4 | 2,3,4,5 | |
Windings | C,D,E,F,G | C,D,E,H | C,E,G,H,J,K | E,G,K,L,M,N | G,K,L,M,N,P | |
Max BUS | VDC | 640 | ||||
Max Stall Tc | Nm (lb-in) | 1.4 (12.6) | 2.88 (25.5) | 6.0 (53.1) | 14.1 (125) | 25.0 (221) |
Max Tp | Nm (lb-in) | 4.82 (42.7) | 10.22 (90.5) | 20.4 (181) | 38.4 (340) | 65.2 (577) |
Max Rated | N | 8000 | 7000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 |
Max Rated Power @ Max BUS | kW (Hp) | .54 (.72) | 1.19 (1.59) | 1.73 (2.32) | 3.87 (5.19) | 6.16 (8.25) |
Chemical Resistance | (Ph) | 2–12 | ||||
Ingress Protection | IP67 | |||||
Shaft | Stainless Steel | |||||
Connector Housing | Stainless Steel* |
Modification Is Our Standard
We understand that commercial off-the-shelf motors can’t meet every design and performance demand. That’s why we offer thousands of standard modifications.
Motor Features | Standard Modifications |
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Front shaft dimensions | Customer-specific shaft dimensions including length and diameter; or shaft features such as open keys, keyways or special machined features |
Special Winding | Special windings to optimize servo system efficiency |
Connectors and Cables | Customer-defined motor connector configurations, pinouts, and cable requirements |
Front Moung dimensions | Special Front Endbell (A-flange) machining to meet customer-specific mounting requirements |
Alternative Feedback devices | AKMH production allows for installation and test of numerous customer-specified, third-party feedback devices |
Thermal sensor | PTC or linear thermistor-type devices |
Media & Downloads
Title | File Language | Date | Share URL |
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AKM Instruction Manual EN DE IT ES FR RU | English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKM_Installation-ge-en-it-sp-fr-ru.pdf |
Kollmorgen 2G Cable Guide | English | |
Share URL /en-us/products/accessories/cables/literature/kollmorgen-2g-cable-guide |
Washdown Data Sheet EN | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/Washdown%20Data%20Sheet_en-US_revC.pdf |
Title | Language | Date | Share URL |
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Kollmorgen Full-line Catalog | English | Share URLview | |
AKM Washdown Datasheet EN revC | English | Share URLview | |
Kollmorgen AKM Servomotor Selection Guide | English | Share URLview | |
Kollmorgen AKM Washdown Food Gearmotor Flyer UK | English | Share URLview | |
Kollmorgen Automation Solutions and Product Catalog EMEA | English | Share URLview |
These 3D models are intended to guide your design activities and may be used as reference information. Be sure to consult a Kollmorgen expert to ensure you have the most current and accurate information for critical aspects of design work.
These files cover the standard product family line. For environmental declarations for custom products, i.e. part numbers containing “S” or “X”, visit our Environmental Compliance search.
Title | File Language | Date | Share URL |
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AKM EU RoHS Declaration | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2025-03/AKM%20Standard%20ROHS%20Declaration.pdf |
AKM REACH_R241 Declaration | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2025-03/AKM%20Standard%20REACH%20Declaration.pdf |
AKM Servomotor EU Declaration of Conformity US EN | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKM%20CE%20Declaration%2009APR20.pdf |
CE Technical Notice - Servo and Stepper Motors Efficiency | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/Kollmorgen%20CE%20Technical%20Notice%20-%20Servo%20and%20Stepper%20Motors%20Efficiency.pdf |
CEL China Efficiency Labelling for Servo and Stepper Motors | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/CEL%20Technical%20Notice%20on%20Efficiency%20for%20Servo%20and%20Stepper%20Motors.pdf |
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