Baldor Solutions for the Paper & Forest Products Industry


This comprehensive catalog from Baldor Electric Company details a complete range of motors, drives, generators, and mechanical power transmission products tailored for pulp, paper, OSB, MDF, sawmill, and plywood operations. With engineering designed for efficiency, durability, and adaptability, these solutions support critical processes in the forest products sector—maximizing uptime while minimizing maintenance and energy costs.

Key Points

  • Complete Product Line: Features motors, drives, gearmotors, generators, and bearings designed for every phase of forest and paper production, from debarking to finishing.
  • Environmental Durability: Products withstand extreme conditions such as dust, humidity, tropical climates, and wide temperature ranges.
  • Advanced Motion Control: Includes servo motors, linear actuators, motion controllers, and AC/DC inverter-duty motors for precise operation.
  • System Integration: “System-1” packages streamline product selection, simplify installation, and reduce total cost of ownership.
  • Industry-Specific Engineering: Solutions are tailored for pulp, paper, OSB, MDF, sawmill, and plywood applications, with custom designs available.
  • Efficient Power Transmission: Offers premium-efficient and severe-duty motors, brake motors, and large AC solutions built to industry standards.
  • Modular Mechanical Solutions: Gearboxes, couplings, and drive components are adaptable and optimized for uptime and ease of maintenance.
  • Proven Industry Track Record: Used globally, Baldor’s solutions are backed by decades of experience and in-house R&D.