Three-Phase General Purpose
ABB Baldor-Reliance Three-Phase General Purpose Motors
Workhorse three-phase motors, 0.75 to 30 HP, in open and totally enclosed builds, most dual-rated for 60 Hz and 50 Hz, for everyday industrial and OEM duty.
This category covers ABB Baldor-Reliance three-phase general purpose motors that are not part of the SP4 Super Premium line. They are the practical, everyday choice for driving pumps, fans, blowers, conveyors, compressors, and general machinery where standard NEMA-class efficiency is the right fit. Most units are GNEM Global NEMA motors, dual-rated to run on both 60 Hz and 50 Hz power, which makes them a strong choice for export machinery and OEM builds. This line spans 0.75 to 30 HP in both open and totally enclosed enclosures. Automation Distribution stocks and supplies this line as an authorized ABB Baldor-Reliance distributor.
Line specifications at a glance
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Power range
0.75 to 30 HP
4 and 6 pole (1800, 1200 RPM)
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Efficiency
82.5 to 93.0%
Standard NEMA-class efficiency
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Power supply
60 and 50 Hz
Most units are dual-rated GNEM global motors
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Enclosure
ODP and TEFC
Open or totally enclosed fan cooled
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Frame
56 to 326
Steel and cast iron frames
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Rating
1.15 SF
DOL or inverter duty, three phase
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What this line gives you
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Dual 60 and 50 Hz operation
The GNEM Global NEMA units in this category are rated for both 60 Hz and 50 Hz supply, so one motor covers domestic and export machinery. Each product page lists the horsepower, kilowatt, RPM, voltage, and amps at both frequencies.
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Practical, cost-effective duty
Standard NEMA-class efficiency is the right fit for intermittent loads, replacement motors, and general machinery where a Super Premium motor is more than the duty requires.
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Open or totally enclosed
Choose open drip proof for clean, dry indoor duty at lower cost, or totally enclosed fan cooled for wet, humid, and dusty locations. Steel frames keep the smaller ratings light; cast iron frames add ruggedness on the larger ones.
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Ready for a drive
These motors run direct on line or on a variable frequency drive, with a 1.15 service factor for real-world thermal margin. Confirm inverter details on the product page for your rating.
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Typical applications
- Pumps, fans, and blowers
- Conveyors and material handling
- Compressors and general machinery
- OEM equipment and export machinery needing 50 Hz capability
- Replacement motors for existing three-phase installations
Selecting from this category
| Selection point | Options in this category |
| Horsepower | 0.75, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 30 HP |
| Speed | 1800 RPM (4 pole), 1200 RPM (6 pole) |
| Frequency | 60 Hz, with 50 Hz dual rating on GNEM global units |
| Enclosure | Open drip proof (ODP) or totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) |
| Frame | 56 through 326, steel or cast iron |
Each product page lists the exact catalog number, full-load amps, NEMA nominal efficiency, power factor, frame, and weight, with both frequency ratings shown on the GNEM global units.