ABB, a leading manufacturer of industrial motors and generators, unveiled the Baldor-Reliance Food Safe SP5+ motor, the world’s first IP69 ultra-premium efficient motor, at the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo on January 28th. This groundbreaking motor is designed to revolutionize efficiency and reliability in the food and beverage industry, allowing facilities to achieve sustainability goals while maintaining stringent sanitation standards.
Brandon Canclini, global product manager at ABB, emphasized the significance of the SP5+ motor in the industry. He stated, “ABB’s SP5+ motor redefines efficiency and reliability in the food and beverage industry, empowering facilities to meet sustainability goals while upholding strict sanitation standards.”
The SP5+ motor boasts an energy-efficient design that utilizes rotor technology to minimize energy consumption and enhance performance. With efficiency standards meeting or exceeding IE5 levels, the SP5+ motor offers substantial cost savings and sustainability benefits when combined with a required variable speed drive.
Specifically engineered for food and beverage applications, the motor’s IP69-rated stainless steel construction is built to withstand high-pressure washdowns, steam cleaning, and exposure to dust. Fully compliant with NSF and Meat Institute hygiene standards, the SP5+ motor is ideal for facilities that require rigorous sanitation practices.
The design of the SP5+ motor prioritizes reliability, with advanced bearing protection to reduce wear from electrical discharges, two-barrier mechanical shaft seals, plugged drain holes, and hardened epoxy resin encapsulation to safeguard against water ingress and corrosion. These features contribute to an extended motor lifespan and decreased maintenance requirements.
Based on ABB’s Baldor-Reliance motor platform, the SP5+ motor offers modularity and flexibility for effortless upgrades, retrofits, and compatibility with future equipment designs. It is available in a variety of power configurations and voltage options, making it suitable for a wide range of global markets.
Installation of the SP5+ motor is simplified with a rotatable conduit box, facilitating integration into challenging layouts. Additionally, the motor features a laser-marked IP69 nameplate for durability and readability throughout its lifecycle.
Backed by ABB’s extensive global service network, the SP5+ motor ensures long-term reliability and performance for end users.
In conclusion, the Baldor-Reliance Food Safe SP5+ motor from ABB sets a new standard for efficiency, reliability, and sanitation in the food and beverage industry. With its innovative design, robust construction, and comprehensive support network, the SP5+ motor is poised to make a significant impact on the industry.
