Severe Duty

Severe duty motors are designed to provide exceptional performance and long life in harsh industrial processing applications

For harsh and demanding environments

ABB's severe duty motors have a reputation for robust construction and exceptional durability, designed to withstand the harshest operating conditions. These motors are engineered for high performance in demanding environments, offering superior protection against dust, moisture and extreme temperatures. Known for their reliability and long service life, they also meet stringent NEMA efficiency standards, contributing to energy savings and operational cost reduction. With a focus on resilience and efficiency, ABB's severe duty motors are ideal for heavy-duty industrial applications where dependability and performance are critical.

Features that matter

Severe Duty motors are installed in the most demanding applications. Rain or shine, these motors are expected to run to peak performance without disruptions.

Robust design

Heavy duty cast iron construction for the toughest applications.

Premium efficient electrical designs

All motors meet or exceed NEMA Premium® efficiency energy requirements for US, Canada and Mexico.

Enhanced ingress protection

Rated IP55 and above, these motors are designed to perform in harsh operating conditions.

Safe operation

Division 2 for hazardous locations.

Reliable performance

Baldor-Reliance and ABB NEMA Motors are engineered with safety and performance in mind.

Sustainable

Severe duty features are intended to provide reliable performance and long operating life in the harshest environment.

Inverter Duty

All 3 phase motors are inverter duty per NEMA MG1 Part 31

Fit for purpose

Provides high starting and peak torques, and operate over a wide speed range.

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Common Applications

Severe Duty motors are built for the toughest applications, offering reliable performance in all conditions. Their rugged cast iron design protects against contaminants, dust, and falling debris, while providing durability in extreme temperatures, high altitudes, and corrosive environments. These motors are engineered to run smoothly and efficiently, even in the harshest operating conditions.

Bulk handling conveyors, Feeders, Crushers, Pumps, Fans, Winders, Water Treatment, Pump Jacks, Crane & hoist, Coastal marine applications, Metals & foundries

Industries

ABB’s Baldor-Reliance® Severe Duty motors are designed to provide exceptional performance and long life in harsh industrial processing applications. These premium construction heavy duty electric motors include features designed to protect against contamination, moisture, vibration and demanding duty cycles. NEMA Premium and NEMA Super-Premium designs are available on Severe Duty motors to create a packaged solution that reduces energy consumption and handles the punishment of the application.

Chemical, oil and gas

ABB is focused on helping energy companies operate more efficiently to reduce their environmental impact, while enabling new, clean energy value chains to fuel our future.

Water & Wastewater Treatment

From water intake and treatment, through transportation to distribution to waste water collection and treatment - motors are the heartbeat of your water treatment operations.

Pulp & Paper

To maximize production, your pulp and paper processes must run reliably every day. Motors and drives are key to ensuring precise control of speed and torque to meet your process demands.

Mining & Aggregate

In the mining and aggregate industries, success depends on the reliable power and performance of motors and drives. These critical systems drive everything from mineral extraction to crushing, processing, and conveying materials.

Metals and foundries

ABB's high quality products are built to perform in metals' hot and dusty environments. This process requires large amounts of energy, high dynamics, precision, and overload capabilities.

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