Low voltage, PM

ABB Baldor-Reliance Low-Voltage permanent magnet DC motors provide dependable performance when powered directly from DC sources—ideal for compact, battery-powered and low-voltage equipment.

Direct DC Power—Compact, Efficient and Simple

Designed to operate without an SCR drive, these motors connect directly to low-voltage DC power supplies or battery systems. Their compact NEMA C-face construction supports easy integration into small machines and OEM equipment. Heavy-duty electrical connections and sealed bearings ensure reliable operation in space-constrained applications.

Technical data

Available from 1/4–1hp, Low-Voltage permanent magnet DC motors feature NEMA C-face mounting, Class F insulation, double-sealed bearings and heavy-duty terminal connections for direct DC-powered applications.

Up to 1Hp

Power range 1/4-1Hp (0.2-0.75kW).

Application Compact

Ideal for compact, battery-powered and low-voltage equipment.

Enclosure TENV and TEFC

Designed for industrial environments.

Insulation Class F

for added thermal protection.

Adjustable speed High Current

Top-mounted terminal studs on higher-amp ratings simplify secure power connections.

DC power Drive-free

Runs directly from low-voltage DC power—no SCR drive or AC infrastructure required.

Explore the key features and benefits

Drop-in design

NEMA C-face mounting with removable base allows flexible installation across a wide range of industrial equipment.

Direct DC Power

Connects straight to batteries or DC supplies, eliminating the need for SCR drives, inverters, or AC infrastructure.

Compact

Permanent magnet design delivers good torque in a small footprint—ideal where space and weight matter.

Easy setup

Fewer components mean easier wiring, simpler controls and lower system complexity.

High Current Capability

At low voltages, current is higher—so features like heavy-duty terminal studs ensure reliable electrical connections (for ratings 4amps and up).

Low Maintenance

With sealed bearings and no external cooling fans (TENV), these motors are built for dependable, long-term operation.

Related Documents

Direct Current (DC) motors, tachometers and drives

Brochure

At the heart of our DC motor lineup are the many sizes of our versatile permanent magnet (PM) DC motors. These range in output from 1/8 Hp to the industry’s only 5Hp. Ruggedness, dependability and ease of use are the reasons that ABB Baldor-Reliance PMDC motors are specified by more customers than any other.

ABB Baldor-Reliance DC Drive: Matched drive promotion

Product Note

For a limited time, ABB is offering a matched DC drive with every fractional Baldor-Reliance DC motor purchased (1/4-5Hp).

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