Brake motor

ABB Baldor-Reliance® brake motors give customers reliable stopping power, safe load holding and easier maintenance—backed by single- and three-phase options with spring-set brakes and convenient manual release for NEMA standard BA dimensions.

Power, Control, Confidence—Built In

ABB Baldor-Reliance® brake motors give customers reliable stopping power, safe load holding and easier maintenance—backed by single- and three-phase options with spring-set brakes and convenient manual release for NEMA standard BA dimensions. Available in general-purpose, washdown and hazardous-location designs, with a drive-end cooling fan for consistent performance, these motors help improve safety, reduce downtime and keep critical equipment running smoothly in demanding environments.

Technical data

Abb Baldor-Reliance® brake motors provide controlled stopping and secure load holding through integrated braking systems and easily accessible brake coils for variable-speed drive applications.

Up to 30Hp

Power range: 1/4 - 1Hp (0.18 - .75kW) for single phase, 1/3 - 30Hp (0.25 - 22.4kW) for three phase.

Up to 284T

NEMA frame size (56 - 284T).

Meets NEMA Premium®

efficiency requirements on three phase motors.

Brakemotors manual-release

Allows the brake to be disengaged without power, making equipment easier to move, adjust and service.

Protection IP22 | IP44

IP22 protection for open designs and IP43 or IP44 ratings for enclosed constructions.

Warranty 3 years

on NEMA Premium efficient motors.

Explore the key benefits

Engineered for reliable stopping performance, secure load holding and seamless integration into demanding industrial applications.

Drop-in Design

Standard NEMA BA dimensions for easy, drop-in replacement across existing installations.

Spring-set brake

Automatically engages when power is removed, ensuring dependable stopping and load holding for safety and control.

Manual release

Manual brake release for quick, safe equipment movement and simplified maintenance.

Versatile

Suitable for vertical mounting with brake above or below the motor and offered in C-face, foot-mounted and footless designs.

Inverter Duty

Baldor-Reliance three phase motors are suitable for inverter use per NEMA MG1 Part 31.4.4.2.

Available

ABB Baldor-Reliance® motors are built in US manufacturing facilities and available from our industry leading global distribution network - and are available when and where you need them.

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