A.I.M. Controls has a wide variety of motors available for our customers through U.S. Motors.
A.C. Motors
1/3 - 400 HP General Purpose 3 Phase Open Drip Proof Energy Efficient
Fully comply with EPACT '92 and NRCan efficiency standards
Suitable for wye-delta start on 250T frame and larger
Dual voltage ratings suitable for part wind start on lower voltage
Full 50 and 60 Hz operating data on nameplate
Regreasable bearings, double shielded 180T - 400T frame, open on 440T frame
Sealed bearings 56 and 140T frame
Class F insulation system, class B rise at service factor
NEMA Design B performance
56 - 320T Rolled steel frame construction
360T - 440T Cast iron frame construction
56 - 250T Frame aluminum end shields
280T - 440T Frame cast iron end shields
"CE" mark on nameplate
Lifting provisions on 210T frame and larger
1 - 250 HP General Purpose 3 Phase Open Drip Proof Premium Efficient
Exceeds EPACT '92 and NRCan efficiency standards
Regreasable bearings, double shielded 180T - 400T frame, open on 440T frame
Sealed bearings 56 and 140T frame
Class F insulation system, class B rise at service factor
F-1 Assembly, footed
40C ambient, continuous duty
NEMA Design B performance
56 - 320T Rolled steel frame construction
360T - 440T Cast iron frame construction
56 - 250T Frame aluminum end shields
280T - 440T Frame cast iron end shields
Lifting provisions on 210T frame and larger
1/4 - 30 HP General Purpose 3 Phase TEFC - Unimount 125 C-Face Footless
Totally enclosed fan cooled motor
56C - 140TC Rolled steel frame construction
Double shielded bearings, lubed for life on 56C and 140TC frames, regreasable shaft end only on 180TC frame and larger
180TC - 280TC Extruded aluminum frame construction die cast
Aluminum brackets with steel bearing inserts
Lifting provisions on 180TC frame and larger
40C ambient
Drip cover kits (56C - 280TC frame)
Motors marked 208-230/460 volts may not meet all NEMA (MG-1) performance standards when operating at 208 volts
1800 and 3600 RPM, 230/460 volt motors good for use on 50 Hz, 190/380 volts. At 50 Hz, HP value is slightly lower than nameplated value.
Oversized diagonal split conduit box
Continuous duty
NEMA Design B performance
Class F insulation
1/4 - 30 HP General Purpose 3 Phase TEFC Unimount Energy Efficient
Fully comply with EPACT '92 and NRCan efficiency standards
Suitable for wye-delta start on 250T frame and larger
Dual voltage ratings suitable for part wind start on lower voltage
Full 50 and 60 Hz operating data on nameplate
Sealed bearings on 140T frame, double shielded bearings on 180T and larger
Class F insulation system, class B rise at full load
C-face, D-flange, brake and dripcover kits available
Removeable base
NEMA Design B performance
56C - 140T Rolled steel frame construction
180T - 280T Aluminum frame construction
Aluminum end shields
Lifting provisions on 180T frame and larger
"CE" mark on nameplate
1/4 - 30 HP General Purpose 3 Phase TEFC Unimount Energy Efficient C-Face Footed
Fully comply with EPACT '92 and NRCan efficiency standards
Suitable for wye-delta start on 250TC frame and larger
Dual voltage ratings suitable for part wind start on lower voltage
Full 50 and 60 Hz operating data on nameplate
Regreasable shaft bearings, double shielded 180TC - 280TC frame
Sealed bearings 56C and 140TC frame
Class F insulation system, class B rise at full load
C-face, D-flange, brake and canopy kits available
Removeable base
NEMA Design B performance
56C - 140TC Rolled steel frame construction
180TC - 280TC Aluminum frame construction
Aluminum end shields
Lifting provisions on 180TC frame and larger
"CE" mark on nameplate
1 1/2 - 30 HP General Purpose 3 Phase TEFC Unimount Energy Efficient C-Face Footless
Fully comply with EPACT '92 and NRCan efficiency standards
Suitable for wye-delta start on 250TC frame and larger
Dual voltage ratings suitable for part wind start on lower voltage
Full 50 and 60 Hz operating data on nameplate
Sealed bearings on 140TC frame, double shielded bearings on 180TC and larger
Class F insulation system, class B rise at full load
C-face, D-flange, brake and canopy kits available
NEMA Design B performance
56C - 140TC Rolled steel frame construction
180TC - 280TC Aluminum frame construction
Aluminum end shields
"CE" mark on nameplate
Lifting provisions on 180TC frame and larger
1 - 200 HP General Purpose 3 Phase TEFC Hostile Duty Energy Efficient
Fully comply with EPACT '92 and NRCan efficiency standards
Suitable for wye-delta start on 250T frame and larger
Dual voltage ratings suitable for part wind start on lower voltage
Full 50 and 60 Hz operating data on nameplate
Double shielded bearings on 140T - 360T frame, open on 400T - 440T frame
Lubed for life on 140T frame
Regreasable bearings on 250T frame and larger
Class F insulation system, class B rise at full load
40C ambient continuous duty
Corrosion resistant mill and chemical duty paint
Stainless steel nameplate and zinc plated hardware
NEMA Design B performance
Cast iron frame construction 180T frame and larger, steel frame construction 140T frame
Cast iron endshields
Corro-Duty upgrade kit available
Field convertible to F-2 mounting - 180T frame and larger
Field convertible C & D flange kits
Lifting provisions on 180T frame and larger
Condensation drains with plastic plugs
Shaft slinger on pulley end for IP 54 protection
"CE" mark on nameplate
200 - 350 HP General Purpose 3 Phase TEFC Titan Standard and Energy Efficient
Cast iron frame and endshields
1.1 service factor
Class B temperature rise at rated load
Regreasable open ball bearings
Corrosion resistant mill and chemical duty paint
Condensation breather/drain
Stainless steel nameplate and zinc plated hardware
VPI1000 Insulation - 1 cycle vacuum impregnation in epoxy resin
Suitable for part winding start
Shaft slinger on pulley end for IP54 protection
Conversion kits to roller bearing and fan for clockwise rotation
Lifting provisions
1 - 20 HP General Purpose 3 Phase TEFC Unimount 125 Premium Efficiency
Exceeds EPACT '92 and NRCan efficiency standards
Totally enclosed fan cooled motor
56 - 140T Rolled steel frame construction
Double shielded bearings, lubed for life on 56 and 140T frames, regreasable shaft end only on 180T frame and larger.
180 - 250T Extruded aluminum frame construction with die cast aluminum brackets
Lifting provisions (180T frame and larger)
Detachable mounting feet with two sets of mounting holes (180T frame and larger)
C-face and D-flange kits (56 - 280T frame)
Drip cover kits (56 - 280T frame)
Class f insulation
40C Ambient Motors marked 208-230/460 volts may not meet all NEMA (MG-1) performance standards when operated at 208 volts
1800 and 3600 RPM, 230/460 volt motors good for use on 50 Hz, 190/380 volts. At 50 Hz, HP value is slightly lower than nameplated value.
F-1 Assembly, easily converted to F-2 mounting
F-1 and F-2 conversion not available on 56 and 140T frames
Oversized diagonal split conduit box
NEMA Design B performance
Continous duty
1 - 200 HP General Purpose 3 Phase TEFC Hostile Duty Premium Efficient
Exceeds EPACT '92 and NRCan efficiency standards
Double shielded bearings on 140T - 360T frame, open on 400T - 440T frame
Sealed bearings on 140T frame
Regreasable bearings on 250T frame and larger
Class F insulation system, class B rise at full load
40C ambient, continuous duty
Dual voltage 230/460 (1 - 100 HP)
1.15 SF @ 60 Hz
Corrosion resistant mill and chemical duty paint
Stainless steel nameplate and zinc plated hardware
NEMA Design B performance ( some are NEMA Design A performance )
Cast iron frame construction 180T frame and larger, steel frame construction 140T frame
Cast iron endshields
Steel fan cover and conduit box
Corro-Duty upgrade kit available
Field convertible to F-2 mounting - 180T frame and larger
Field convertible C & D flange kits
Lifting provisions on 180T frame and larger
Condensation drains with plastic plugs
Shaft slinger on pulley end for IP54 protection
1 - 200 HP General Purpose 3 Phase TEFC Corro-Duty Premium Efficient
Exceeds EPACT '92 and NRCan efficiency standards
Double shielded bearings on 180T - 360T frame, open on 400T - 440T frame
Sealed bearings on 140T frame
Regreasable bearings on 180T frame and larger
Class F insulation system, class B rise at full load
40C ambient
Dual voltage 230/460 (1 - 20 HP)
1.15 SF @ 60 Hz
Stainless steel nameplate and zinc plated hardware
Continuous duty
NEMA Design B performance ( some are NEMA Design A performance )
All cast iron construction (steel frame and fan cover on 140T frame)
Cast iron inner bearing caps on 180T frame and larger
Oversized conduit boxes - 1 size larger than NEMA
Field convertible to F-2 mounting - 180T frame and larger
Corrosion resistant mill and chemical duty paint
Epoxy varnish on wound stator and rotor core
Lifting provisions on 180T frame and larger
Condensation drains with plastic plugs
Shaft slinger on pulley end for IP54 protection
150 - 500 HP General Purpose 3 Phase TEFC Titan 2300/4000 Volt Premium Efficient
Cast iron construction with stainless steel nameplate
Nema design B, 40C ambient, continuous duty
Dynamically balanced to "better than" the NEMA standards
L-10 life of 100,000 hours direct connected load
Stainless steel breather drains
Rotor assembly painted with polyester paint to resist corrosion
Polyester paint to resist chemicals, solvents, saltwater and acids
Class B rise at 1.0 service factor
Form wound all copper windings with 2 cycles VPI
Hex head type corrosion-resistant hardware
Oversized fabricated steel outlet boxes
120 volt space heaters with separate outlet box
Long barrel, 2 hole compression lugs
Thermostats - one per phase
1 - 200 HP General Purpose 3 Phase TEFC 841 Plus Premium Efficient
Exceeds EPACT '92 and NRCan efficiency standards
"Inverter Grade" insulation - fully complies with NEMA MG-1 Part 31 specification
All cast iron construction (steel mounting base on 140T frame series)
1.15 SF @ sine wave power, 1.0 SF on inverter power
40C ambient, continuous duty
NEMA Design B performance @ sine wave power
Class F insulation system, class B rise at full load on sine wave power
Regreasable open bearings on 180T frame and larger
New same size 300 series bearings - 250T frame and up
Internal bearings caps on 180T frame and larger
Precision balanced rotors - < .08 in/sec vibration
Epoxy coated rotor core from bearing journal to bearing journal
"Inpro/Seal" on drive end bracket for IP55 protection
New "Smart Ring" on the opposite pulley end bracket provides easy field convertibility to an "Inpro/Seal"
10:1 variable torque; 5:1 constant torque on inverter power
All internal components coated with corrosive preventative material
Conduit boxes - twice NEMA volume standards
Field convertible to F-2 mounting - 180T frame and larger
External grounding provision
< .005" foot flatness from mounting hole to mounting hole
New paint withstands 250 hour salt spray test
Brass breather plug
Stainless steel nameplate and zinc plated hardware
1/2 - 150 HP, General Purpose, 3 Phase, TEFC, Explosion Proof, Dual Label, Type L
UL listed and CSA certified
Double shielded bearings on 180T - 360T frame, open on 400T - 440T frame
Sealed bearings on 56 - 140T frame
Regreasable bearings on 180T frame and larger
Class B insulation system
40C ambient, continuous duty
Dual voltage 230/460 ( 1 - 100 HP )
1.0 SF @ 60 Hz
Stainless steel nameplate and zinc plated hardware
Class I, Groups C & D and Class II, Groups E, F & G
NEMA design B
Cast iron frame construction in most cases
Cast iron endshields
Cast iron inner bearing caps on 180T frame and larger
Field convertible to F-2 mounting - 180T frame and larger
Cast iron fan cover conversion kit available on 180T frame and larger
Lifting provisions on 180T frame and larger
Shaft slinger on pulley end for IP 54 protection
1/2 - 100 HP, General Purpose, 3 Phase, TEFC, Explosion Proof, Single Label, Type LC
UL listed and CSA certified
Double shielded bearings on 180T - 360T frame, open on 400T - 440T frame
Sealed bearings on 140T frame
Regreasable bearings on 180T frame and larger
Class F insulation system
40C ambient, continuous duty
230/460 volts @ 60Hz with 1.1.5 SF
190/380, 220/415 volts @ 50 Hz with 1.0 SF in some cases
Class I, Group D
NEMA design B
All cast iron construction except 140 frame steel base
Cast iron inner bearing caps on 180T frame and larger
Field convertible to F-2 mounting - 180T frame and larger
Brass breather plug
Lifting provisions on 180T frame and larger
Shaft slinger on pulley end for IP 54 protection
Stainless steel nameplate and zinc plated hardware
1/3 - 15 HP, General Purpose, 3 Phase, TEFC, Explosion Proof LF, Dual Label, C-Face Footless
UL listed and CSA certified
Double shielded bearings on 180T - 250T frame
Sealed bearings on 56 - 140T frame
Regreasable bearings on 180T frame and larger
Class B insulation system
40C ambient, continuous duty
Dual voltage 230/460
1.0 SF @ 60 Hz
Stainless steel nameplate and zinc plated hardware
Class I, Group D and Class II, Gruops E, F & G except for 250T frame with Class I, Groups C & D and Class II, Groups F & G
NEMA design B
Cast iron frame construction in most cases
Cast iron endshields
Cast iron inner bearing caps on 180T frame and larger
Cast iron fan cover conversion kit available on 180T frame and larger
Lifting provisions on 180T frame and larger
Shaft slinger on pulley end for IP 54 protection
1/4 - 10 HP, General Purpose, Single Phase, Open Drip Proof
Double shielded ball bearings
Resilient base motors are applied where it is necessary to reduce sound levels that would be amplified by the mounting arrangement
Rigid base motors are solidly fastened to the equipment through a metal base on the motor
Continuous duty
Open dripproof
Reversible rotation
Class B insulation
40C ambient
F-1 assembly
1/4 - 5 HP, General Purpose, Single Phase, TEFC
Totally enclosed fan cooled
40C ambient
NEMA dimensions
Reversible rotation
Class B insulation
F-1 assembly
Double shielded ball bearings
Continuous duty
Capacitor start, induction run
Dual voltage 115/208 - 230V
1/4 - 1 HP, General Purpose, Single Phase, Explosion Proof
Class 1 (Gruop D), Class II (Groups E, F & G)
UL and CSA approved
Class Binsulation
Temp code T3B
Continuous duty
F-1 Assembly
A.C. Motors - Inverter Duty
1 - 250 HP, Special Application Inverter Duty, 3 Phase, Open Drip Proof
10:1 (6-60 Hz) Speed Range Variable Torque
5:1 (12-60 Hz) Speed Range Constant Torque
Inverter Grade insulation system (Meets NEMA MG-1 Part 31)
Class F thermostat (one per phase)
NEMA Design B performance
3 Year warranty on inverter power
Special balance
Premium efficient design
Suitable for 5:1 (12-60 Hz) constant torque
Regreasable bearings, double shielded 180T - 400T, open on 440T frame
Rolled steel (140T-320T frame), cast iron (360T-440T frame)
Double dip & bake with extra bracing
F-1 Assembly, footed
1.0 S.F. on PWM, 1.15 S.F., on sine wave
Sealed bearings on 140T frame
140T - 250T Frame aluminum end shields
280T - 440T Frame cast iron end shields
Conduit boxes meet NEC volume standards
Lifting provisions on 210T frame and larger
Class F insulation
1 - 20 HP, Special Application Inverter Duty, 3 Phase, TEFC Unimount
10:1 (6-60 Hz) Speed Range Variable Torque
5:1 (12-60 Hz) Speed Range Constant Torque
Inverter Grade insulation system (Meets NEMA MG-1 Part 31)
Class F thermostat (one per phase)
NEMA Design B performance
3 Year warranty on inverter power
Special balance
Premium efficient design
Suitable for 5:1 (12-60 Hz) constant torque
Bearings sealed 140T frame, double shielded 180T - 250T
140T Frame rolled steel 180T - 250T frame aluminum
Class F insulation
Lifting provisions on 180T frame and larger
Double dip & bake with extra bracing
F-1 Assembly, footed
1.0 S.F. on PWM, 1.15 S.F. on sine wave
C-face standard thru 5 HP
Conduit Boxes meet NEC volume standards
Regreasable shaft end bearing
C-face, D-flange, brake and dripcover kits available
Removeable base
Aluminum end shields
1 - 200 HP, Special Application Inverter Duty, 3 Phase, TEFC Hostile Duty
10:1 (6-60 Hz) Speed Range Variable Torque
5:1 (12-60 Hz) Speed Range Constant Torque
Inverter Grade insulation system (Meets NEMA MG-1 Part 31)
Class F thermostat (one per phase)
NEMA Design B
3 Year warranty on inverter power
Special balance
Premium efficient design
Suitable for 5:1 (12-60 Hz) constant torque
Regreasable bearings on 250T frame and larger
140T Frame rolled steel 180T - 440T cast iron
Gasketed, 90 degree rotatable conduit box
Class F insulation
Sealed bearings on 140T frame
Double dip & bake with extra bracing
F-1 Assembly, footed
1.0 S.F. on PWM, 1.15 S.F. on sine wave
C-face standard thru 5 HP
Conduit Boxes meet NEC volume standards
Corro-Duty upgrade kit available
Double shielded bearings on 140T - 360T, open 400T - 440T
Stainless steel nameplate and zinc plated hardware
Cast iron endshields
Cast Iron inner bearing caps on 180T frame and larger
Lifting provision on 180T frame and larger
Shaft slinger for IP54 protection
1 - 15 HP, Special Application Vector Duty, 3 Phase, TENV Hostile Duty, C-Face
0 - 1800 RPM (0 - 60 Hz) Speed Range Constant Torque Applications
Inverter Grade insulation system (Meets NEMA MG-1 Part 31)
Class F thermostat (one per phase)
NEMA Design A
3 Year warranty on inverter power
Special balance
Premium efficient design
5-28 volt 1024 PPR encoder
Regreasable bearings on 250T frame and larger
140T Frame rolled steel, 180T - 250T frame cast iron
Gasketed, 90 degree rotatable conduit box
Class F insulation
Double dip & bake with extra bracing
F-1 Assembly, footed
1.0 S.F. on PWM, 1.15 S.F. on sine wave
Corro-Duty upgrade kit available
Double shielded bearings on 140T - 360T, open 400T - 440T
Stainless steel nameplate and zinc plated hardware
Cast iron endshields
Cast Iron inner bearing caps on 180T frame and larger
Lifting provision on 180T and larger
Sealed bearings on 140T frame
Shaft slinger for IP54 protection
1 - 200 HP, Special Application Vector Duty, 3 Phase, TEBC Hostile Duty
0 - 1800 RPM (0 - 60 Hz) Speed Range Constant Torque Applications
Inverter Grade insulation system (Meets NEMA MG-1 Part 31)
Class F thermostat (one per phase)
NEMA Design B
3 Year warranty on inverter power
Special balance
Premium efficient design
5-28 volt 1024 PPR encoder
Regreasable bearings on 250T frame and larger
140T Frame rolled steel, 180T - 440T frame cast iron
Gasketed, 90 degree rotatable conduit box
Class F insulation
Double dip & bake with extra bracing
F-1 Assembly, footed
1.0 S.F. on PWM, 1.15 S.F. on sine wave
Constant speed blower 140T - 180T 115 volt blower 210T-440T 230/460 volt blower
Corro-Duty upgrade kit available
Double shielded bearings on 140T - 360T, open 400T - 440T
Stainless steel nameplate
Cast iron endshields
Lifting provision on 180T and larger
D.C. Motors
1/4 - 3 HP, Permanent Magnet
Totally enclosed fan cooled
NEMA C-face
Removable feet
20:1 Constant torque speed range
40C ambient
Permanent magnet motors have two(2) armature leads and no field connections are required.
1/4 - 5 HP, Shunt Wound
Totally enclosed fan cooled
NEMA C-face
Removable feet
20:1 Constant torque speed range
40C ambient
90 volt armature ( 1/4 - 1 HP ) have 100/50 volt field
180 volt armature ( 3/4 - 5 HP ) have 200/100 volt field
5 - 25 HP, TEFC
Operational on NEMA power codes A & C
Class H insulation, Class F operation
TEFC suitable for operation to 60% of base speed
TENV suitable for 20:1 speed range
Suitable for mounting tachometer kits
F-1 Assembly
Normally closed thermostat
Continuous duty rating
1.0 Service factor
5 - 75 HP, Drip Proof, Fully Guarded, Self Ventilated
Operational on NEMA power codes A & C
Suitable for mounting tachometer kits
Suitable for operation to 60% of base speed at full torque
Suitable for 20:1 speed range by addition of appropriate blower kit (except 189AT)
F-1 Assembly
Normally closed thermostat
Continuous duty rating
1.0 Service factor
Class H insulation, Class F operation
5 - 600 HP, Drip Proof, Fully Guarded, Separately Ventilated
Operational on NEMA power codes A & C
Class H insulation, Class F operation
Suitable for operation to 60% of base speed
Suitable for 20:1 speed range
Suitable for mounting tachometer kits
Force ventilation required by the addition of the appropriate blower kit or customer supplied source
F-1 Assembly (F-2 available on some starting at 50 HP)
Normally closed thermostat
Continuous duty rating
1.0 Service factor