ABB Baldor-Reliance Immersible Motors – Proven Performance, Even Under 30 Feet


ABB’s Baldor-Reliance immersible motors are purpose-built for environments prone to flooding. Featuring a unique sealing system, these motors maintain full operational integrity for up to two weeks while submerged at depths up to 30 feet. Available from 5 to 250 HP, these motors deliver reliability and efficiency for dry pit and flood-prone applications.

Key Points

  • Designed for flood-prone environments with reliable operation under 30 feet of water for up to two weeks.
  • Totally enclosed blower-cooled (TEBC) or totally enclosed non-ventilated (TENV) enclosures.
  • Meets and exceeds IP67 submersion standards.
  • Ideal for dry pit pump stations and other critical operations in flood plains.
  • Horsepower range: 5–250 HP; frame sizes 210–449; speeds: 3600, 1800, 1200, and 900 RPM.
  • Optional features include premium efficiency, variable frequency operation, thermostats, space heaters, and multiple mounting configurations.
  • Features a patented immersible motor sealing system tested for real-world performance.
  • Backed by ABB’s proven engineering and testing at their Fort Smith, AR facility.