ABB's Baldor-Reliance® General Purpose electric motors are available in a wide variety of construction enclosures, from industrial steel band open designs to enclosed cast iron designs - in both single and three phase - for harsh applications. Designed for "general purpose" use means that these motors can be used in many applications. The Super E motors (EM & CEM) are NEMA motors that provide NEMA Premium® efficiency and are designed as standard to be inverter duty with wide variable torque speed ranges.
Baldor-Reliance General Purpose motors are energy efficient, durable and readily available. The robust designs provide industry -leading reliability, flexibility and safety to meet the exact demands of a wide range of applications.
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GP100A

GP100A is a new line of ABB NEMA aluminum housing motors, suitable for general purpose use. They weigh less than comparable rolled-steel frame motor designs, yet provide more structural strength for a wide variety of industrial applications. Available in foot mounted and C-face footless design. These motors are designed to NEMA Premium efficiency and are designed to be run DOL (Direct on line) or with variable speed operations.
Features
- 1 – 20 Hp (0.75 – 15 kW)
- NEMA frame 143 – 256
- 230/460 and 575 volts
- 2, 4, 6 pole
- Aluminum frame and end-shields
- Aluminum diagonally split oversized terminal box
- Zinc-plated hardware
- Epoxy paint for corrosion resistance
- Class F insulation at 1.15SF, NEMA Class B temperature rise at 1.0SF
- Inverter duty per NEMA MG1 Part 31 (VT 20:1, CT 4:1)
Common applications
- Conveyors
- Pumps
- Fans
- Compressors
- Industrial and commercial applications
Common industries
- Material handling
- Unit and baggage handling
- Air handling
- Food and beverage
GP100
GP100 is a new line of ABB NEMA cast-iron motors that utilize the same design philosophy that goes into the design of our renowned severe duty line of motors… ruggedness, reliability, performance and efficiency. The design provides high structural strength through the use of finite element analysis to strategically place material within each component to resist the effects of stress and vibration. Materials for resistance to corrosion are liberally used throughout for long life in a wide variety of industrial applications.
Features
- 1 – 200 Hp (0.75 – 150 kW)
- NEMA frame 143 – 449
- 230/460, 460 and 575 volts
- 2, 4, 6, 8 pole
- IP54 (280-449 frame) and IP55
- Bearings in 143T – 256T frames are lubricated for life
- Durable cast iron frame design
- Terminal box:
- Aluminum frame (140-250 frame)
- Stamped steel (280-400 frame)
- Cast iron (440 frame)
- Zinc-plated hardware
- Epoxy paint for corrosion resistance
- Class F insulation, NEMA Class B temperature rise
- Inverter duty per NEMA MG1 Part 31 (VT 20:1, CT 4:1)
Common applications
- Conveyors
- Pumps
- Fans
- Compressors
- Gear reducers
- Industrial and commercial applications
Common industries
- Material handling
- Unit and baggage handling
- Air handling
- Food and beverage
- Aggregate & cement
- Pulp & paper
- Metals & foundries