Food Safe three phase motors

In hygiene-critical environments, there’s no room for compromise. The ABB Baldor-Reliance Food Safe motor is the premium benchmark demanded by end users for clean, safe and reliable washdown operations.

Clean, reliable and built to last in harsh washdown environments.

Designed for food processing, where reliability and cleanability are crucial in intense, caustic cleaning environments, Baldor-Reliance Food Safe motors are built to perform reliably and efficiently around the clock while being easily cleaned to hygienic standards, ensuring uncompromised food safety. Food Safe stainless steel motors are the top choice for end-users and are engineered to outlast any other industrial electric motor available today.

Technical data

These motors deliver exceptional reliability, corrosion resistance and easy maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and compliance in demanding food processing environments.

Up to 30Hp

Power range 1/2-30Hp (.37-22.4kW).

Up to 286TC

NEMA frame 56C-286TC.

Ingress Protection IP69

for high temperature, high pressure washdown environments.

Warranty 3-year

and designed for longevity.

Meets NEMA Premium®

efficiency as standard, SP5+ variable speed will offer IE5+ efficiency.

Protection Class H

Insulation system, inverter duty performance.

Explore the key benefits

Using the wrong equipment in the food zone can lead to bacterial growth, inspection failures, fines and downtime. Food Safe motors are designed with the food zone in mind. To keep you and your food, safe.

Corrosion resistant

Corrosion-resistant 300 series stainless steel frame, endplates, conduit box, shaft, base and hardware.

Superior protection

IP69 for water, encapsulated color-coded leads, epoxy encapsulated windings, internal and external shaft sealing, o-rings sealed endplates and conduit box.

Cleanability

Smooth contours reduce catch points and contamination making it easy to clean, while advanced sealing allows for high pressure cleaning without damage to the motor.

Food Safety

Fully encapsulated stainless steel motor with epoxy encapsulated windings, color-coded leads, internal and external shaft sealing - with no crevices for food or water to collect.

Easy-to-find information

The nameplate is laser-etched directly onto the motor band, providing quick and easy access to essential technical information.

Inverter Duty

Suitable for inverter use per NEMA MG1 Part 31.4.4.2.

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