AC Industrial Motors Meets API 547 Requirement

Sept. 4, 2008

Baldor Electric Company introduced a line of large AC industrial motors specifically designed for the petroleum and petrochemical industries, the Baldor Reliance API  547.  

The new API 547 is the first motor in the industry to meet the American Petroleum Institute’s Specification 547 requirements and is the first to receive the API’s “monogram of approval.” 

Designed for safe and reliable operation in severe duty applications, the API 547 is available from 250 through 3,000 horsepower in 2, 4, 6, and 8 pole speed configurations. These new motors are ideal for pump compressor and fan applications. 

In addition, Baldor Reliance API 547s can be manufactured to comply with specific customer requirements for critical duty motors.