Dayton
Dayton 6K182BG 1/2 hp 115/208-230V Capacitor-Start Motor
Capacitor-start motor delivers 1/2 hp at 450 RPM with 115/208-230V dual-voltage operation and 56C frame mounting
- typeClosed Base
- 1/2 hp capacitor-start motor delivers reliable single-phase power
- Dual-voltage 115/208-230 V AC suits flexible wiring needs
- 56C frame with C-face rigid base fits standard mounts
- Totally enclosed fan-cooled design handles continuous duty at 40 °C
- Auto thermal protection safeguards windings during overload conditions
General-purpose motor for single-phase power
The Dayton 6K182BG is a capacitor-start motor rated at 1/2 hp and built for 115/208-230V AC supply. It fits a 56C frame with C-face rigid-base mounting and runs at a nameplate speed of 450 RPM on 60 Hz power. The enclosure is totally enclosed fan cooled and the shaft rotates in either direction.
Continuous-duty operation
The motor carries a service factor of 1 and is rated for continuous duty at up to 40 degrees C ambient temperature. Insulation class B and automatic thermal protection guard the windings during sustained load. Full-load current draws 7.8 A at 115 V or 4.1 to 3.9 A at the higher voltages.
Voltage compatibility decides fit
The dual-voltage design lets the motor operate on 115 V or 208-230 V circuits, and it is explicitly noted as usable at 208 V. Buyers who only have a single-voltage supply outside this range cannot use this unit. California Proposition 65 warnings apply for cancer and reproductive-harm chemicals.
Highlights
- 1/2 hp capacitor-start motor delivers reliable single-phase power
- Dual-voltage 115/208-230 V AC suits flexible wiring needs
- 56C frame with C-face rigid base fits standard mounts
- Totally enclosed fan-cooled design handles continuous duty at 40 °C
- Auto thermal protection safeguards windings during overload conditions
Specifications
| Brand | DAYTON |
|---|---|
| type | Closed Base |
Questions about this item
How much heat and noise should I expect when the 1/2 hp capacitor-start motor runs continuously at its 40 °C ambient limit?
The motor is rated for continuous duty at up to 40 °C ambient with Class B insulation and automatic thermal protection; the totally enclosed fan-cooled enclosure keeps internal temperatures in check, and the single-speed 450 rpm fan provides steady but moderate airflow noise.
Which starter or contactor components must I already have to operate this 115/208-230 V single-phase motor safely?
You need a single-phase starter or contactor rated for at least 7.8 A at 115 V or 3.9 A at 230 V, compatible with a 56C frame C-face mounting, and a 60 Hz control circuit to match the motor's nameplate specifications.
Will the 56C frame C-face mounting and CW/CCW rotation let me couple this motor to my existing gearbox without adapters?
The motor uses a standard NEMA 56C frame with a C-face rigid base and reversible CW/CCW shaft rotation, so it bolts directly to most 56C gearboxes or driven equipment without extra adapter plates.
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