Pump Motors

Pump motors are designed for efficient fluid movement in industrial, commercial, and agricultural applications, providing reliable performance and energy savings.

Pumping for Performance, Efficiency, and Unmatched Reliability

From industrial wastewater to fire suppression systems or commercial pools, ABB's pump motors provide value by increasing system reliability and reducing maintenance costs. Utilizing energy efficient designs, our inverter duty pump motors meet the NEMA Premium® efficiency standard with wide variable torque speed ranges. Pump motor construction can be tailored for specific applications and industries such as food processing, washdown applications or explosion proof enclosures for pumps in hazardous areas.

Features that matter

Pump motor construction can be tailored for specific applications and industries such as food processing, washdown applications or explosion proof enclosures for pumps in hazardous areas.

Optimized for various pump types

Compatible with centrifugal, submersible, and positive displacement pumps.

Premium efficient electrical designs

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

High starting torque

Provides immediate power for pump startup in demanding applications.

Low maintenance requirements

Designed for extended service life with minimal maintenance needs.

Reliable operation under continuous load

Designed to handle prolonged operation without overheating or performance loss. In addition, ABB pump motors feature a dynamically balanced rotor, reducing noise and extending bearing life.

Sustainable

Pump motors are energy-efficient, durable, and designed to reduce environmental impact, promoting sustainability across industries.

Inverter Duty

All 3 phase motors are inverter duty per NEMA MG1 Part 31 for variable speed applications.

Robust design

Heavy duty cast iron or rolled steel construction for the toughest applications.

Baldor-Reliance® 501 standard motor catalog

Now available online

Common Applications

ABB’s Baldor-Reliance pump motors are reliable, durable and efficient, ideal for various environments from clean indoor settings to demanding industrial operations

Pumps, Vertical Pumps, Submersible pumps

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.

How to Select a Motor

  1. Select a motor

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

  2. Configure your motor

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

  3. Replacing a motor

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

  4. Upgrading a motor

    Use ABB's Energy Savings Calculator to estimate your energy savings and CO2 reduction – switch to a more sustainable motor solution today.