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AutomationDirect: Premium efficiency motors

AutomationDirect’s IronHorse™ general purpose AC motor line now includes cast iron 3-phase premium efficiency motors available in horsepower ranges from 1 to 200 hp.

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Motors are available in speeds of 1200, 1800, and 3600 RPM and are electrically reversible. The 3-phase industrial duty T-frame and TC-frame TEFC motors feature ribbed cast iron frames to ensure maximum cooling. They are equipped with solid full frame-length cast iron mounting feet, cast iron junction box with rubber gasket and rubber dust cover. Motor sizes 10 hp and lower are equipped with maintenance-free bearings. Larger motors feature NSK/NTN/SKF brand premium quality ball or roller bearings. Motors are CSA, CE, ISO9001 certified.

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