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Baldor VXM050742A
Baldor · Explosion Proof, General Purpose, three phase, C-face footlessSpec Number: 34-0000-0388
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The Baldor Explosion Proof General Purpose three-phase, C-face footless motor is engineered for reliable operation in hazardous environments. It features a durable steel and cast iron frame with IP54 ingress protection to resist dust and moisture. With a 1.15 service factor on 143T frame sizes and larger, this motor is also inverter duty rated for models 1 Hp and above. It includes auto thermal overload protection for motors under 1 Hp and normally closed thermostats for those 1 Hp and up. A threaded lead inlet simplifies installation, while its compact, footless C-face design makes it ideal for fixed-speed applications in pumps, fans, conveyors, and customer-specified Division 1 hazardous areas.Available for Delivery
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Baldor is particularly well known for the Super-E motor, which is a premium efficient (IE3) motor. This flagship product offers increased efficiency and cost savings for manufacturing plants, compared to high efficiency (IE2) motors.
Baldor industrial motors perform in rugged applications with safety and durability in mind. Their popular products include AC motors, DC motors, farm duty motors, crusher duty motors, and explosion proof motors.
Formerly known as Baldor Electric Company, now the US Motor Business Unit of ABB, Baldor manufactures electrical motors under the Baldor-Reliance brand. Having been a member of the ABB group since 2011, Baldor Electric Company unified with ABB in March of 2018. After the rebrand, they are now known as ABB Motor and Mechanical (Canada) Inc, although new motor nameplates still indicate 'Baldor Reliance' in Canada.
Baldor Electric Motors work out of headquarters based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Baldor Canada’s locations throughout the country provide applications, technical support, and distribution centres.
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