Description
The Baldor CM3538 is a 1/2 horsepower, 1725 RPM, three-phase electric motor designed for general-purpose industrial and commercial applications. Featuring a 56C frame, Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) enclosure, and a C-face mounting configuration, this motor delivers dependable performance for small pumps, fans, blowers, gear reducers, machine tools, and other light-duty equipment requiring reliable operation.
Built with a compact frame and C-face mounting design, the CM3538 is suitable for both new installations and replacement applications requiring a reliable three-phase, 60 Hz motor. Its TEFC enclosure helps protect internal components from dirt, dust, and moisture, making it well suited for industrial and commercial environments where durability, compact size, and dependable performance are important.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Baldor-Reliance
- Model: CM3538
- Horsepower: 1/2 HP
- Speed: 1725 RPM
- Phase: 3 Phase
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Frame Size: 56C
- Motor Type: 3416M
- Enclosure: TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled)
- Mounting Arrangement: F1
- Mounting Type: C-Face
- Duty Rating: Continuous Duty
- Rotation: Reversible
- Number of Poles: 4
Typical Applications
The Baldor CM3538 is commonly used in:
- Small pumps
- Fans and blowers
- Gear reducers
- Machine tools
- Material handling equipment
- Packaging machinery
- Commercial equipment
- Light industrial machinery
- General-purpose applications
Benefits
- Compact 56C frame design
- C-face mounting for direct-coupled equipment
- TEFC enclosure helps protect against dirt, dust, and moisture
- Reliable 1725 RPM operation for light industrial applications
- Three-phase design for dependable performance
- Reversible rotation for installation flexibility
- Designed for continuous-duty service
- Suitable for industrial and commercial environments
- Ideal for replacement or OEM applications
- Dependable performance for pumps, fans, blowers, and gear reducers
