White Washdown

White Washdown motors have been the workhorse of the food industry for over 30 years, providing reliability and energy cost savings.

Minimizing corrosion

ABB Baldor-Reliance White Washdown motors are designed for harsh environments, offering corrosion resistance, energy efficiency and easy maintenance.  They are designed for wet, humid environments that see splashing and light washdown.

With an IP55 rating, they provide reliable, long-lasting performance in washdown applications across industries like food processing and pharmaceuticals.

Technical data

Splash Zone 2: Direct contact with food products is not expected with the potential that liquids used in processing or cleaning may come into contact with the equipment. Equipment must be able to withstand regular or frequent washdowns.

Up to 20Hp

Power range 1/2-20Hp (.37-15kW).

Up to 256T

NEMA frame 56-256T.

Ingress Protection IP55

for light washdown.

Warranty 3-year

and designed for longevity.

Meets NEMA Premium®

efficiency requirements.

Explore the key benefits

Corrosion is a significant issue in the food and beverage industry and that is why at ABB we continually improve our designs to ensure corrosion is minimized.

Corrosion resistant & easy to clean

Corrosion-resistant 300 series stainless steel hardware and shaft extension, two-part epoxy finish that is five times more resistant to corrosion and chipping than standard paint.

Superior protection

Sealed motor with neoprene gaskets, lip, v-ring seal on DE to keep moisture from entering the motor.

Easy maintenance

Simple maintenance with four removable condensation drain plugs for complete drainage, regardless of position to extend the life of the motor.

Broadest selection

White Washdown line comes in single and three phase, pump designs, brake motors, shaft grounding and sinewave and inverter duty.

Bearings

By utilizing sealed bearings, relubrication and maintenance is minimized.

Inverter Duty

Suitable for inverter use per NEMA MG1 Part 31.4.4.2.

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