The WEG 5 HP single-phase electric motor is a TEFC, foot-mounted 182/4T frame motor rated 3515 RPM with high starting torque, built for air compressors and other demanding applications. Its cast-iron frame and IP55 protection suit it to workshop, industrial and rural power supply conditions.
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Key specifications
| Standard | NEMA MG-1 |
|---|---|
| Frame | 182/4T |
| Output | 5 HP (3.7 kW) |
| Number of poles | 2 |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Synchronous speed | 3600 rpm |
| Rated speed | 3515 rpm |
| Slip | 2.36 % |
| Rated voltage | 208-230/460 V |
| Rated current | 20.5-19.0/9.50 A |
| Locked rotor amperes | 146-135/67.5 A |
| LRC | 7.1x (Code G) |
| No load current | 3.36-3.90/1.95 A |
| Rated torque | 7.47 ft.lb |
| Locked rotor torque | 280 % |
| Breakdown torque | 250 % |
| Locked rotor time | 12s (cold), 7s (hot) |
| Moment of inertia (J) | 0.2164 sq.ft.lb |
| Insulation class | F |
| Temperature rise | 80 K |
| Service factor | 1.15 (1.00 at 208V) |
| Duty cycle | Cont. (S1) |
| Starting method | Direct On Line |
| Ambient temperature | -20°C to +40°C |
| Altitude | 1000 m.a.s.l. |
| Degree of protection | IP55 |
| Enclosure | IC411 – TEFC |
| Mounting | Foot-mounted, F-1, without flange |
| Terminal box position | Left |
| Rotation | Both (CW and CCW) |
| Noise level | 72.0 dB(A) |
| Approximate weight | 109 lb |
Construction
| Frame material | Cast iron |
|---|---|
| Impregnation method | Dip and bake polyester |
| Main terminal box hole | NPT 1″ |
| Terminal block | Without |
| Shaft locking device | Without |
| Drain | Rubber, automatic |
| Shaft material | SAE 1040/45 carbon steel |
| Painting | RAL 5009 207A (ISO 12944 – C3) |
| Grounding lugs | Single |
| Fan cover material | Steel |
| Fan material | Plastic |
| Tropicalized painting | Without |
| Bearing cap | Without bearing cap |
| Drip cover | Without |
| Overload protector (phenolic) | Without overload protector |
| Screw cap | Carbon steel SAE 1010/20 |
| Drive-end bearing seal | V-Ring |
| Non-drive-end bearing seal | V-Ring |
