ABB power- and torque-dense motor

March 2, 2023
ABB’s Baldor-Reliance HydroCool XT motor delivers high efficiency with IE5 efficiency and bearing protection, high power density and low maintenance with water-jacket cooling to eliminate fans and filters.

ABB’s Baldor-Reliance HydroCool XT motor delivers high efficiency with IE5 efficiency and bearing protection, high power density and low maintenance with water-jacket cooling to eliminate fans and filters. The Baldor-Reliance HydroCool XT motor is designed to offer customers an ideal combination of flexible design, low maintenance and reliable performance in some of the toughest environments. This product line represents a new generation of water-cooled motors developed in response to market demands for improved technical features. HydroCool XT is designed to be quiet, versatile and available with induction or permanent magnet rotor technology. The motor can achieve the highest level (IE5) efficiency rating for energy savings. HydroCool XT is designed to provide versatility for extreme marine duty, pulp and paper, water and wastewater pumping, mining and aggregate applications. The motor is available in four frame sizes from 60-1,250 hp (45-932 kW). Cooling efficiency is maintained even at lower speeds, allowing HydroCool XT to operate directly online or as a variable-speed motor without derating or power loss. Shaft grounding is standard, HydroCool XT is equipped with provisions for ABB Ability Smart Sensor condition monitoring to provide instant information on the health and performance of the motor, providing connectivity and data analytics.