
Baldor Motors

Baldor electric motors are well-known for their high quality and for being well-suited to the demanding conditions of industrial and commercial applications. As part of the ABB brand, Baldor Reliance motors offer a wide range of solutions that enhance efficiency and performance in such areas as power generation, mechanical power transmission, and the myriad products of the manufacturing sector. Now a division of ABB, the Baldor Electric Company has a long-standing reputation—150 years and counting—that rests on a solid foundation of reliability, durability, and near-boundless innovation. Baldor industrial motors can handle the conditions that would flatten most other electric motors while providing a cost-efficient and energy-efficient product.
The ABB Group's strength has been added to its motor, generator, and power transmission solution offerings with the integration of Baldor Reliance. These Baldor electric motors are built for continuous duty operations, ensuring long-lasting performance in mission-critical environments. With a history of engineering expertise and excellence, Baldor motors are widely used in automation, material handling, HVAC, and pump systems. The company evolves modern technology to keep pace with modern industry. It offers motors that support customers in using the same to maximize efficiency and productivity.
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Baldor Electric, which has its primary office in Fort Smith, Arkansas, has achieved a status most companies dream of—global brand recognition. Baldor's name is all over the world. And maybe more than any other nation, when you tally it up, Baldor's name shows up in industrial applications all over the United States and Canada, as well as in places like Australia, New Zealand, Panama, and the Bahamas. Whether you look to the ABB brand, which has a 19 percent share of the global market for motors and generators, or Baldor products standing enshrined in the Fort Smith, Arkansas, headquarters, these motor and generator products are ubiquitous and vital components of various industries.
FAQs
Are Baldor Reliance NEMA motors part of the mechanical power transmission products and generators business unit?
Yes, Baldor Reliance NEMA motors are part of the mechanical power transmission products and generators business unit within ABB, offering high-quality motors designed for industrial applications and power generation.
Motor Starters, Soft Starters & VFDs
Motor Starters
Motor starters safely start and stop a motor in industrial applications. They are designed with a contactor, overload and circuit protection. They are used when basic motor control is required, where torque on the motor is not a concern and speed control is not needed. The advantages of motor starters include: lower cost, allows for remote operation, allows for monitoring of motor state (with the use of auxiliary contacts) and they are safe and efficient. The disadvantages include: high inrush current that can cause fuses to blow and breakers to trip if the inrush is too high, and the starter will allow a full torque to start the motor which can cause the motor to ramp up to full speed very quickly potentially causing the motor to wear and degrade prematurely.
Soft Starters
Soft starters protect motors from inrush current by gently ramping up the motor to full speed. They provide all of the same functions as a traditional motor starter. The advantages of soft starters include: they are less expensive than a VFD when only startup control is needed, they are a smaller system than a VFD where space is a concern and they prevent unwanted torque upon startup, prolonging the life of the motor. The disadvantages include: they are more expensive than a traditional motor starter and they do not allow for full speed control.
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) allow for the slow ramp up of a motor during startup and the slowing down of the motor during shutdown. They also allow for full speed control during the entire run cycle of the motor. VFDs provide the same functions as both the traditional motor starters and soft starters. The advantages of VFDs include: full speed control (start, stop and in-between), more custom control and monitoring, energy savings due to efficient motor usage and less wear and tear on the motors. The disadvantages include: they are more expensive and larger than other motor control options and they generate heat that may require fans or AC units.