Electric Motor
Rotating electrical machine converting electrical energy into mechanical power and torque.
An electric motor drives pumps, fans, mechanisms, machine tools, and other actuating equipment.
Mechanical compatibility is determined by motor frame size, mounting arrangement, and shaft diameter and length.
Operating characteristics include rated speed and torque, pole count, duty type, service factor, and permissible temperature rise.
Starting behaviour may additionally be assessed by the locked-rotor current ratio.
Selection considers motor type, rated electrical characteristics, efficiency class, direction of rotation, mechanical construction, and declared compliance with IEC 60034-1 and IEC 60034-30-1.
Electric motors for pumps, fans, machinery, drives, and industrial equipment.
Electric Motor
General5
Commercial or technical designation of a manufacturer's product family sharing a common design and compatible characteristics.
Range of tasks and systems for which the manufacturer recommends the component.
Primary function of the device and its intended use as defined by its design and the manufacturer's documentation.
Permissible installation location of the product: indoors, outdoors, in a technical area, or as part of equipment.
Environmental conditions under which installation and operation of the product are permitted.
Dimensions7
External horizontal dimension of the product between its outermost lateral points.
External vertical dimension of the product from its lowest to its highest point.
External distance between the foremost and rearmost surfaces of the product.
Mass of the product itself, excluding transport packaging, additional accessories, and external equipment.
Manufacturer or IEC mechanical frame-size designation.
Nominal output shaft diameter.
Usable or manufacturer-declared output shaft extension length.
Materials and Finish4
Primary material from which the product is manufactured.
Grade, alloy, class, or technical designation of the product's primary material.
Primary visually perceived colour of the product's external surface.
Type of final surface finish of the product determining its appearance and service properties.
Mounting and Installation4
Installation arrangement permitted by the product design, such as wall-mounted, flush-mounted, floor-mounted, or another specified mounting type.
Method used to mechanically secure the product to a support, surface, or load-bearing structure.
Permissible spatial orientation of the component during installation and operation.
Motor mounting arrangement designation, for example an IEC IM code.
Electrical Parameters37
Type of electrical current for which the product's main supply circuit is intended.
Voltage value assigned to the product by the manufacturer for specified application conditions and characteristics.
Current assigned to the product by the manufacturer for the declared operating and thermal conditions.
AC frequency assigned to the product for normal operating conditions.
Number of phases of the electrical system for which the product is designed to be connected or used.
Configuration of live and neutral conductors of the electrical system supported by the product.
Rated active electrical power of the product declared by the manufacturer for specified operating conditions.
Manufacturer-declared rated electrical input power consumed by the product at the specified operating point.
Manufacturer-declared rated apparent power of the electrical load.
Manufacturer-declared rated reactive power of the electrical load where applicable.
Manufacturer-declared power factor of the load at the specified operating point.
Peak input current occurring during energization or startup of the device.
Manufacturer-declared duration associated with the specified input inrush current.
Electrical power consumed by the product itself in the declared normal operating mode.
Manufacturer-declared electrical power consumption while the product is energized but not actively switching the controlled load.
General operating duty of the electrical load, such as continuous, intermittent or cyclic.
Fraction of a repeating operating period during which the load is energized or actively operating.
Indicates whether a neutral conductor connection is required for the product to perform its intended electrical or electronic functions.
Indicates that connection to protective earth is required for the declared electrical safety or operating conditions.
Indicates whether a supply cable is permanently connected to the product or supplied with it.
Length of the supply cable supplied with the product or permanently connected to it.
Manufacturer-declared standard or type designation of the supply cable fitted to or supplied with the product.
Indicates whether the supply cable can be replaced in accordance with the procedure specified by the manufacturer.
Type or system of mains plug integrated into the product or supplied as part of it.
Conductor connection methods supported by the specified terminals or connection elements.
Minimum conductor cross-section permitted by the connection system within its general conductor-size range.
Maximum conductor cross-section permitted by the connection system within its general conductor-size range.
Tightening torque specified by the manufacturer for a screw or bolted terminal connection.
Continuous rated active output power of the power conversion device.
Manufacturer-declared shaft speed at the rated operating point.
Number of magnetic poles of the motor where applicable.
Manufacturer-declared service factor indicating permissible operation above rated load under specified conditions.
IEC-style motor duty designation such as S1 to S10.
Manufacturer-declared shaft torque at the rated operating point.
Manufacturer-declared power conversion efficiency at the specified operating point.
Declared motor efficiency class such as IE1 to IE5 where applicable.
Locked-rotor current expressed as a multiple of rated current.
Protection and Safety10
Degree of enclosure protection against access to hazardous parts and ingress of solid objects and water, designated by the IP code.
Class of enclosure resistance to external mechanical impacts designated by the IK code.
Class of protection against electric shock determined by the product design and protective connection method.
Indicates that the manufacturer or design specification recommends supplying the load from a dedicated final circuit.
Manufacturer- or design-recommended rated current of the upstream protective device.
Recommended upstream overcurrent or combined protective-device technology for the load.
Recommended instantaneous/time-current characteristic of an upstream circuit breaker where declared.
Indicates that residual-current protection is explicitly required by the product or circuit specification.
Recommended residual-current device sensitivity technology such as AC, A, F or B where explicitly specified.
Manufacturer-declared thermal class of the electrical insulation system or insulation material.
Environmental Conditions6
Minimum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.
Maximum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.
Minimum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.
Maximum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.
Maximum relative air humidity permitted for the declared operating or test condition.
Maximum manufacturer-declared winding temperature rise under rated conditions.
Included Equipment2
Electrical machine technology of the motor itself.
Primary cooling method used by the product during normal operation.
Special Features1
Declared normal shaft rotation direction or reversible capability.
Standards and Compliance7
Indicates whether the CE marking is applied to the product where applicable.
Indicates whether product compliance with applicable RoHS restrictions on hazardous substances has been declared.
Indicates whether the manufacturer declares compliance of the product with applicable REACH Regulation requirements.
Indicates whether the product falls within the scope of WEEE requirements for waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Manufacturer-declared compliance with IEC 60034-1 rating and performance requirements for rotating electrical machines.
Manufacturer-declared compliance with IEC 60034-30-1 efficiency classifications for line-operated AC motors where applicable.
Indicates that the product is subject to applicable EU ecodesign requirements.