AC Motor operates in severe environments.

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Totally enclosed ac permanent split capacitor motor features clamshell housing, liquid-tight connectors, cast aluminum capacitor cover, heavy duty ball bearings, and steel shafts. Face-mount unit is available in power ratings of 1/4, 1/3, and 1/2 hp at 115 or 230 V in 50 or 60 cycle ac. Two-pole electrical design provides electrical current for both clockwise and counterclockwise directions at 1350 to 1700 rpm.



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New Compact, Totally Enclosed AC Motor from Imperial Electric


Akron, OH (June 20, 2002) Imperial Electric now offers a totally enclosed AC permanent split capacitor motor product line that is ideally suited for operating trouble free under the most demanding conditions.

The totally enclosed "clamshell" housing design, liquid-tight connectors, cast aluminum capacitor cover, heavy duty ball bearings and high-strength steel shafts provide top performance for extended service in most types of severe operating environments... even commercial food processors and meat slicers.

Typical applications include hydraulic pumps for use in material handling, conveyors and other industrial equipment such as right angle gearboxes and direct drive applications.

The face-mount units are available in power ratings of 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2 HP at 115 or 230 volts in 50 or 60 cycle AC. Overall dimensions of roughly 5.5" x 4.5" allow for use in compact and restricted areas. The two-pole electrical design provides electrical current for both clockwise and counterclockwise directions at 1350 to 1700 RPM.

Imperial Electric is an operating unit of Kinetek. The company is a leading producer of high-performance 42, 56, 66 and 180-frame permanent magnet motors and gearbox assemblies. Applications include floor care equipment, power hose reels, elevators, escalators, forklifts, hydraulic pumps, power steering units and other types of lift equipment including wire
rope hoists.

For more information on the compact, totally enclosed AC motor and other Imperial products, contact Don Poremski, Sales and Marketing at (330) 734-3600, fax at (330) 734-3601 or e-mail at sales@imperialelectric.com. Visit our web site at www.imperialelectric.com.

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