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Grey industrial three-phase motor with cooling fins and C-face mount

Baldor Electric

Baldor Electric VEM3554 Three-Phase Motor 1 1/2 HP 56C Frame

SKU CH-2F0V-51J05

Three-phase general-purpose motor delivers 1.5 HP at 1760 rpm in a 56C frame with C-face mounting, 86.5 % efficiency and 208-230/460 V operation

  • typeClosed Base
  • Three-phase 1 1/2 HP output for continuous industrial duty
  • 5 % nominal efficiency reduces energy cost
  • Dual-voltage 208-230/460 V AC suits multiple supplies
  • 56C C-face frame enables direct gearbox coupling
  • Steel frame with ball bearings withstands 40 °C ambient

Industrial Three-Phase Motor 1 1/2 HP 56C Frame

This Baldor-Reliance general purpose motor delivers 1 1/2 HP at a nameplate speed of 1760 rpm. It operates on 208-230/460V AC three-phase power at 60 Hz and carries CSA, CSA EEV and UR certifications. The design suits continuous-duty industrial applications requiring dependable torque output.

Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled Steel Frame C-Face

A totally enclosed fan cooled enclosure protects internal windings from dust and moisture while steel frame construction resists mechanical shock. The 56C C-face mounting bolts directly to gear reducers or driven equipment without a separate base. Ball bearings support the shaft for smooth rotation in either clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.

Voltage Dual-Rating and Service Factor Define

Dual-voltage windings accept 208-230V at 4.4 A or 460V at 2.2 A full-load current, so wiring must match the supply. Class F insulation and a 1.15 service factor allow occasional overload within a 40 °C maximum ambient temperature. The motor includes no internal thermal protection, so external overload devices are required for branch-circuit safety.

Highlights

  • Three-phase 1 1/2 HP output for continuous industrial duty
  • 5 % nominal efficiency reduces energy cost
  • Dual-voltage 208-230/460 V AC suits multiple supplies
  • 56C C-face frame enables direct gearbox coupling
  • Steel frame with ball bearings withstands 40 °C ambient

Specifications

BrandBALDOR ELECTRIC
typeClosed Base

Questions about this item

What voltage range does the 56C-frame motor accept on its three-phase input?

The motor runs on 208-230 V or 460 V AC at 60 Hz, drawing 4.4 A at the lower voltage and 2.2 A at 460 V.

What are the shaft and mounting dimensions for the 56C frame?

It uses a NEMA 56C face mount with a 5/8-inch diameter shaft and standard 56C bolt pattern for direct coupling.

How do I wire the dual-voltage leads for 230 V versus 460 V operation?

Connect the nine leads in parallel for 208-230 V or in series for 460 V, following the diagram on the nameplate, and verify rotation before loading.

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