ABB Baldor-Reliance Severe Duty XT and XEX Motors


This brochure highlights ABB’s Baldor-Reliance XT and XEX series severe duty motors—engineered to endure the harshest industrial environments. With American manufacturing, advanced features like ABB Ability™ Smart Sensors, and robust cast-iron construction, these motors are designed for superior reliability, efficiency, and protection across diverse applications.

Key Points

  • Designed & Built in the USA: Manufactured in Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, and Oklahoma, ensuring quick availability and local support.
  • Rugged Construction: All cast-iron frames and components deliver superior vibration resistance and mechanical durability.
  • Certified Safety & Performance: Class I Division 2 certified, vibration and corona inception tested, and compliant with IEEE and NEMA standards.
  • Optimized for Efficiency: Meets or exceeds NEMA Premium standards with inverter-duty capabilities and reduced voltage support.
  • XT & XEX Series Options: XT offers versatile, off-the-shelf severe duty solutions, while XEX is the premium-grade motor for the harshest conditions.
  • Ingress & Corrosion Protection: Features include IP54/IP55 ratings, 2-part epoxy coatings, and protective design elements to combat environmental wear.
  • Advanced Maintenance Features: Includes regreasable bearings, oversized conduit boxes, color-coded leads, and ABB Ability™ condition monitoring compatibility.
  • Flexible Installation & Customization: Offers standard, modifiable, and custom configurations with multiple mounting and size options.