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Baldor-Reliance® SP4™ Motors are Designed to Drive Efficiency


When it comes to electric motors, ABB is the name you rely on, and the Baldor-Reliance® SP4™ motor continues that legacy. Engineered for energy savings that directly impact your bottom line, SP4™ motors deliver NEMA Super Premium® efficiency across-the-line, without the need for a drive. Whether direct-on-line or inverter duty, they run cooler, quieter, and longer, backed by an industry-leading 48-month warranty, provided by ABB.

With over 300 million industrial electric motor-driven systems in use globally, and approximately 80% operating direct-on-line (DOL) without a drive, energy efficiency is more critical than ever. Rising electricity costs are driving up operational expenses, making high-efficiency solutions essential.

Motors that meet NEMA Super Premium® standards (comparable to IEC IE4) can reduce energy losses by up to 40% compared to standard IE2 motors. ABB addresses this challenge by enhancing proven AC induction motor designs to reduce losses by an average of 20%, all while maintaining the simplicity of DOL operation.

These motors offer a simple drop-in replacement, run cooler for extended life and bearing durability, and come backed by ABB’s industry-leading 4-year warranty.

Coming Soon: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Efficiency Standards Updates


Starting June 1, 2027, most industrial motors must meet higher efficiency levels:

• NEMA Premium (IE3) for motors up to 100 HP
• NEMA Super Premium (IE4) for 100–250 HP

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ABB’s Baldor-Reliance® SP4™ motors are already designed to meet these standards!


Rugged cast-iron motors with NEMA Super Premium (IE4) efficiency, hazardous location certifications, and compliance with 2027 U.S. DOE MEM regulations.

Advantages of Severe Duty SP4™ motors:

• NEMA Super Premium (IE4) efficiency
• Fully compliant with 2027 DOE requirements
• Rugged, severe-duty construction
• Hazardous location certifications
• Industry-leading 4 year warranty, provided by ABB

Features:
  • Robust cast iron TEFC construction
  • IP55 ingress protection
  • Regreasable bearings all frames
  • 304 stainless steel nameplates
  • Suitable for inverter use per NEMA MG1 Part 31.4.4.2
  • Class I Div 2 Groups A & B & C & D
  • Class II Div 2 Groups F & G
  • NEMA Design B torques at Design A inrush
  • Designed with longevity with a 4 year warranty on NEMA Premium 4 SP4TM motors
Common Applications:
  • • Grain handling
  • • Chemical – oil – gas
  • • Pulp & paper – forest products
  • • Metals & foundries
  • • Cement – aggregate & above ground mining
  • • Food processing
  • • Power generation
  • • Water & wastewater treatment

General purpose, three phase, open drip proof, foot mounted, 230/460V


General purpose, three phase, totally enclosed, foot mounted,
230/460V ¼ - 20 Hp

Features:
• 60 Hz designs
• 2,4,6 pole
• 1-20 Hp ratings
• Suitable for inverter use per NEMA MG1 Part 31.4.4.2 *
• Designed for longevity with a 4 year warranty on Super Premium efficient SP4™ motors, provided by ABB.
• Cooler operation for longer lifespan


General purpose, three phase, open drip proof, foot mounted,
230/460V ¼ - 20 Hp

Features:
• 60 Hz designs
• 2,4,6 pole
• 1-20 Hp ratings
• Suitable for inverter use per NEMA MG1 Part 31.4.4.2 *
• Designed for longevity with a 4 year warranty on Super Premium efficient SP4™ motors, provided by ABB.
• Cooler operation for longer lifespan


Severe duty, three phase, totally enclosed, foot mounted 25 - 300 Hp

Features:
Features: • Robust cast iron TEFC construction
• IP55 ingress protection
• Regreasable bearings all frames
• 304 stainless steel nameplates
• Suitable for inverter use per NEMA MG1 Part 31.4.4.2
• Class I, Div 2 Groups A, B, C & D
• Class II, Div 2 Groups F & G
• NEMA Design B torques at Design A inrush
• Designed with longevity with a 4 year warranty on Super Premium efficient SP4™ motors, provided by ABB.

* 48 frame Inverter Duty only available on low voltage input


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