Grinders, Buffers and Lathes

Industrial Grinding & Finishing Tools Built for Durable Shop Performance

ABB Baldor-Reliance® Grinders, Buffers & Lathes family combines rugged construction with user-focused features to power a wide range of grinding and finishing tasks, from rough stock removal to precision polishing. Used by machine shops, metal fabricators, manufacturers and maintenance teams, these tools support common applications such as grinding and shaping metal, deburring edges, sharpening tools, cleaning welds and preparing surfaces for coating. Buffers and polishing lathes then deliver smooth, consistent surface finishes.

 

Designed for continuous industrial use, the lineup offers configurations ranging from bench-mounted grinders to specialized polishing lathes, all backed by heavy-duty motors built to withstand demanding environments.

Features that matter

Built with heavy-duty motors and durable construction to deliver reliable grinding, finishing and polishing performance—shift after shift.

Broad application range

ABB manfuactures bench and pedestal grinders, industrial buffers, polishing lathes and belt sanders for metalworking, tool sharpening, finishing and polishing.

Industrial durability

Built with robust frames, reliable motors and dust-protected bearings to handle daily shop use.

Task-specific designs

Multiple wheel sizes, motor powers and work orientations let users match the tool to their workflow.

Easy to use

Features like dual wheels, tool rests and exhaust-type guards support safe and efficient operation in professional settings.

Available

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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Common Applications

Grinders, Buffers, Polisher, Lathes, Metal forming, Woodworking

Industries

Pulp & Paper

From pulping to finishing, motors drive every critical process in your paper mill—delivering the power, reliability and performance your operation depends on.

Metals

Metals processing requires reliability. The machinery needs to move the metals quickly, accurately and efficiently. The processes require large amounts of energy, high dynamics, precision and overload capabilities. Increased productivity. Energy savings. Dependability. Everything counts.

Cement, mining and minerals

As society urbanizes, the demand for materials like cement, metals and minerals grows. Modern infrastructure and the shift to cleaner energy require more metals and minerals to be mined. At ABB, we provide motors and drives that help customers operate more efficiently and sustainably.

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Select your motor

Search our comprehensive list of ABB Baldor-Reliance® motors and gain access to detailed product specifications, technical data and product documentation.

Configure your motor

ABB’s Motor Connector is an online tool that allows experienced users to select, customize and configure motors to exactly match their performance and application needs. 

Replace your motor

Have an existing motor you’d like to convert to ABB? Use this tool to find your ABB motor.

Upgrade your motor

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