ABB Washdown Pump Motors for Jet and Close-Coupled Applications


The ABB Baldor-Reliance® line of washdown pump motors is engineered for demanding environments where hygiene, durability, and reliability are essential. These motors are ideal for wet or humid conditions—especially in food processing facilities—offering multiple protection levels for dry, splash, and food contact zones in compliance with NSF standards.

Key Points

  • Designed for wet and humid environments, ideal for food and beverage processing.
  • Available in jet pump and close-coupled configurations with stainless steel components for corrosion resistance.
  • Offered from ¾ to 75 HP with rugged designs for reliable, long-term performance.
  • Food Safe models feature all-stainless construction and rotatable conduit boxes for enhanced cleanability.
  • Meets NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) guidelines with defined zones of exposure: Dry (Zone 3), Splash (Zone 2), and Food (Zone 1).
  • IP55 (White Washdown) and IP69 (Food Safe) protection levels withstand aggressive cleaning and washdown conditions.
  • Features include double-sealed bearings, neoprene gaskets, and removable drain plugs for easy maintenance.
  • Manufactured by ABB Motors and Mechanical Inc., a trusted name in industrial motor technology.