Heavy-Duty Motors meet CEE efficiency levels.

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NEMA Premium Efficiency Motors save energy and extend operating life in industrial applications. Cast-iron frame motors are available from 1-500 hp in totally enclosed fan-cooled or open drip-proof enclosures that meet or exceed CEE efficiency levels. Features include Class F insulation, ball bearings, regreasable bearings, NPT threaded terminal box, and stainless steel nameplate. Motors are UL and CSA recognized and certified.



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WEG Premium Efficiency Motors Include Heavy Duty Features at no Additional Cost



WEG's extensive range of NEMA Premium Efficiency Motors save energy while incorporating features that extend operating life in industrial applications. These rugged cast iron frame motors, available from 1 through 500 HP in totally enclosed fan-cooled or open drip-proof enclosures, meet or exceed CEE efficiency levels, and qualify for utility-sponsored rebates in many areas of the country.

"WEG's NEMA Premium motors are premium in every feature, starting with their efficiency," said Tony Hood, vice president of sales and marketing for WEG Electric Motors Corporation. "And because these types of motors are frequently used in demanding conditions, we include at no extra cost many durability features that are often considered add-ons."

Features of WEG's NEMA Premium Efficiency Motors, both TEFC and ODP enclosures, include:

oHigh-strength cast iron frames
oUL and CSA recognized and certified
oClass F insulation system (all materials Class H, except leads Class F)
oNEMA MG1 Part 31 rated for inverter use; ideal match for WEG adjustable speed drives
oBall bearings up to 400 frame; 404T frame and larger use roller bearings (4 and 6 pole designs)
oRegreasable bearings, 254T frame and larger
oNPT threaded terminal box
oExtra-durable green epoxy paint
oStainless steel nameplate
o1045 heat treated and stress relieved carbon steel shaft: 4140 for roller bearing models
oVibration levels well below IEEE precision-balance specification
oFoot mounting standard, C face and D flange mountings available

For moist or dusty conditions, TEFC designs also incorporate these W21(TM) Severe Duty features:

oIP55 water-tight, dust-tight enclosure
oV-ring slingers on both endshields; labyrinth taconite seal on 586/7 frame
oAutomatic drain plugs

WEG Electric Motors Corporation, headquartered in Suwanee, GA, is a major supplier of industrial-dutv and HVAC electric motors, drives and controls in the
United States, and is a charter member of the NEMA Premium" Motor Program. WEG is also among the few electric motor companies with a 100% NEMA Premium compliant product line.
Together, the WEG Group of companies stands as one of the world's largest manufacturers of electric motors, drives and related products related products.

Please send inquiries to:
Marketing Department
WEG Electric Motors Corp.
1327 Northbrook Parkway
Suwanee, GA 30024
Phone: 770-338-5656
Fax: 770-338-1632
www.wegelectric.com

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