ABB Motors and Mechanical Inc.

Fort Smith, AR 72901

New AC NEMA Motors Delivers Average of 15% More Power Over Conventional Designs
AXR 5000 and 5800 provides improved cooling, critical factor to extend the life of the motor. Offers more HP per pound than conventional TEFC motors but with smaller frame size in some power ratings. Features sleeve bearings that operate at cooler temperatures, last longer and are easy to maintain.
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New IEC Food Safe Motors Includes Stainless Steel NEMA Motors, Mounted Ball Bearings and Gearing
IP69 for water protection rating ensures suitability for clean in place washdown procedures. Withstand high-pressure cleaning, easily maintaining hygiene standards while reducing downtime. Designed for applications in the food and beverage industry that need frequent sanitation.
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Raptor Tire Couplings come with slotted clamp ring holes.
Available in E100, E120 and E140 sizes in close-coupled and spacer designs with 340,340 in-lb of maximum torque rating, Dodge® Raptor Tire Coupling uses WingLock™ technology for improved fatigue resistance, bond strength and coupling life. Units come with Taper-Lock and QD bushed or finished bore hubs with bore up to 9 in. bore sizes.
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Hybrid Motor exceeds NEMA Premium efficiency levels.
Utilizing hybrid motor design, RPM XE achieves efficiency performance- 2–4 efficiency bands above NEMA Premium-® efficient levels (IE3). Design specifically exceeds premium efficiency performance on sine wave power while meeting IE3 as- combined motor and drive package. Along with technology that combines starting attributes of induction cage with permanent magnets, features include...
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Reliable DC Motors incorporate mechanical monitoring system.
Offered in- low-profile package with DC motor technology as alternative to motor rewinds or AC conversions, 125–1,200 hp RPM PD series is optimized for reliability. Performance- and armature design produce full power over extended speed ranges with smooth torque transitions and minimal cogging while operating at low speeds. Length- of brushes, along- with- mechanical monitoring system,...
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Metal Detectable End Covers meet food processing facility needs.
Constructed of HDPE material containing stainless steel, Baldor•Dodge-® Metal Detectable End Covers can be detected by X-ray and metal detectors used in food and beverage applications. Material- is blue for visibility and inspections. Providing rigid fit within housing, additional lip on mounting surface- results in positive seal in wet environments and reduces chances cover will disengage...
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Elastomeric Coupling features WingLock technology.
Featuring finite-element optimized winged elastomeric element design that increases surface area at most critical regions, Baldor•Dodge-® Raptor Coupling offers higher bond strength, improved fatigue resistance, and longer life than urethane designs. Non-lubricated natural rubber element results in low stiffness as well as optimized vibration damping and misalignment capabilities. Split...
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Flange Bracket Bearing meets unit handling industry needs.
By offering- 3- most commonly used flange sizes, Baldor-Dodge-® S-2000 Flange Bracket bearing meets challenges of unit handling industry. Flange Bracket bearing, available with Trident or Labyrinth seal options, accepts standard end caps for S-2000 bearings. Industry standard dimensions foster interchangeability.
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IEC Electric Motors come in safe and hazardous area models.
Designed for safe area operation, Process Performance Motors are available in aluminum or cast iron designs in frame sizes from 63–280 with ratings from .16–125 hp. Flameproof and Non-Sparking Motors are certified for ATEX and IECEx as standard in cast iron frame with IP55 rating- for increased safety. Available from .75–60 hp, Flameproof models are designed for Zone 1 locations, while...
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TEFC Motors range from 200-900 hp.
Available in frame sizes from 5010-5012 with voltage ratings of 460, 2,300, 4,160, or 6,600 V, G-Series Above NEMA Vertical P-Base Motors feature cast iron frame with steel fan cover. Units meet standard NEMA-specified P-Base dimensions for vertical pump applications or horizontal mount for tunnel fan applications. Supplied with grease-lubricated ball bearing on drive end and thrust bearing on...
Read More »ABB Introduces Drive Exchange Service Offering to Minimize Unplanned Downtime
FT. Smith, Arkansas, June 15, 2021 Exchange service offering enables end users to get up and running rapidly ABB’s Drives Service team reduces the impact of unplanned downtime with the Drive Exchange Service offering. Utilizing real-time inventory and a dedicated Exchange program team, ABB can ship a replacement unit within 24 hours of a purchase order receipt. The ABB Drives Exchange Service...
Read More »ABB Demonstrates Concept of Mobile Laboratory Robot for Hospital of the Future
Mobile and autonomous YuMi® laboratory robot will be designed to work alongside medical staff and lab workers New robotics technologies will be developed in ABB’s first global healthcare research hub at Texas Medical Center (TMC) Innovation Institute in Houston Global market estimated to reach nearly 60,000 non-surgical medical robots by 2025, almost quadrupling since 2018 ABB today opened its...
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New AC NEMA Motors Delivers Average of 15% More Power Over Conventional Designs
AXR 5000 and 5800 provides improved cooling, critical factor to extend the life of the motor. Offers more HP per pound than conventional TEFC motors but with smaller frame size in some power ratings. Features sleeve bearings that operate at cooler temperatures, last longer and are easy to maintain.
Read More »
New IEC Food Safe Motors Includes Stainless Steel NEMA Motors, Mounted Ball Bearings and Gearing
IP69 for water protection rating ensures suitability for clean in place washdown procedures. Withstand high-pressure cleaning, easily maintaining hygiene standards while reducing downtime. Designed for applications in the food and beverage industry that need frequent sanitation.
Read More »
Dodge® Raptor Coupling Now Available in Three Larger Sizes
The Dodge Raptor coupling epitomizes the innovation and value that has made Baldor a world leader in industrial electric motors. For almost 100 years Baldor has been the go-to source for industries across the globe. The Raptor coupling is just one example of our dedication to engineered excellence and commitment to providing value and performance. See our video to learn more.
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Raptor Tire Couplings come with slotted clamp ring holes.
Available in E100, E120 and E140 sizes in close-coupled and spacer designs with 340,340 in-lb of maximum torque rating, Dodge® Raptor Tire Coupling uses WingLock™ technology for improved fatigue resistance, bond strength and coupling life. Units come with Taper-Lock and QD bushed or finished bore hubs with bore up to 9 in. bore sizes.
Read More »Baldor Introduces Passport Selection Tool for Baldor-Dodge® Products
Media Contact: Jodi Ware Sr. Marketing Communications Manager Jodi.Ware@baldor.abb.com O: 864-281-2110 / C: 864-373-1199 Baldor introduces Passport selection tool for Baldor-Dodge-® products Fort Smith, Ark., October 4, 2016 - Baldor Electric Company introduces Passport, a new selection program for Baldor-Dodge mechanical power transmission products. Passport is a web-based tool utilizing an...
Read More »Baldor Electric Co. Names Waite Motor Product Management Director
August 5, 2016 - Fort Smith, Ark. – Baldor Electric Co. recently named Ryan Waite director of motor product management for its global NEMA-® motor business. Waite is responsible for the rapid global growth of Baldor•Reliance-® motors sales as well as implementing the strategic vision for the business. Waite joined Baldor in 1990 and has experience in operations, engineering and customer...
Read More »Baldor Electric Company's Fort Smith Employees Achieve Arkansas State Safety Record
June 21, 2016; Fort Smith, Ark. - On May 10, 2016, the Baldor employees of the Fort Smith motor plant completed 15 million hours without a lost-time accident. They have been working toward this achievement since August 26, 2010. During a recognition ceremony held June 16 on the Fort Smith campus, Leon Jones, Jr., director of the Arkansas Department of Labor, presented a plaque to a member of the...
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Hybrid Motor exceeds NEMA Premium efficiency levels.
Utilizing hybrid motor design, RPM XE achieves efficiency performance- 2–4 efficiency bands above NEMA Premium-® efficient levels (IE3). Design specifically exceeds premium efficiency performance on sine wave power while meeting IE3 as- combined motor and drive package. Along with technology that combines starting attributes of induction cage with permanent magnets, features include...
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