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BALDOR General Purpose Motor: Rigid Base Mount, Open Drip Proof, 5 hp, 208-230/460V AC - Rigid Base 3-Phase General Purpose AC Motors
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BALDOR General Purpose Motor: Rigid Base Mount, Open Drip Proof, 5 hp, 208-230/460V AC

The BALDOR General Purpose Motor is a Rigid Base 3-Phase AC Motor with an Open Drip Proof (ODP) enclosure. It delivers 5 hp at 1,750 RPM and operates on 208-230/460V AC with a full load current of 13.2/6.6 A (MPN…

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General Purpose Motor: Rigid Base Mount, Open Drip Proof, 5 hp, 208-230/460V AC
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Rigid Base 3-Phase General Purpose AC Motors
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Technical Specifications

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Manufacturer Part Number
EM3218T
Type
Open Drip Proof, 5 hp, 1,750 RPM
AC
208-230/460V
Motor Enclosure
ODP
Nameplate RPM @ 60 Hz
1,750 RPM
Full Load Current @ 60 Hz
13.2/6.6 A
Nameplate Voltage @ 60 Hz
208-230/460V AC

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Product Description

The BALDOR General Purpose Motor is a Rigid Base 3-Phase AC Motor with an Open Drip Proof (ODP) enclosure. It delivers 5 hp at 1,750 RPM and operates on 208-230/460V AC with a full load current of 13.2/6.6 A (MPN EM3218T).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BALDOR EM3218T general purpose motor used for?

The BALDOR EM3218T is a 5 hp, 1,750 RPM rigid base 3-phase AC motor with an Open Drip Proof (ODP) enclosure. It is designed for industrial applications such as pumps, fans, conveyors, and compressors where drips or falling liquids may be present but not hose-down conditions.

What are the specifications of the BALDOR EM3218T motor?

The BALDOR EM3218T is a 5 hp, 1,750 RPM rigid base 3-phase motor with an ODP enclosure. It operates on 208-230/460V AC at 60 Hz, with a full load current of 13.2/6.6 A. The manufacturer part number is EM3218T, and the brand is BALDOR.

Where to buy the BALDOR EM3218T motor worldwide?

3G Electric supplies the BALDOR EM3218T motor worldwide. As a global industrial equipment distributor, we handle full logistics, customs clearance, and delivery to your location. Contact us for availability and lead time; we source and deliver this motor to any country.

How to select the right BALDOR general purpose motor for an application?

To select the right BALDOR motor, match the horsepower, RPM, voltage, and enclosure to your load requirements. For the EM3218T, verify your power supply is 208-230/460V AC and your application needs 5 hp at 1,750 RPM. The ODP enclosure suits clean, dry indoor environments with occasional drips.

Used in

Common applications for BALDOR
Pump drives — BALDOR TEFC rigid base motors (e.g., M3542-5) for centrifugal and positive displacement pumps in water treatment
Conveyor systems — BALDOR ODP motors (e.g., EM2531T) for material handling in warehouses and manufacturing lines
Fan and blower applications — BALDOR C-face motors (e.g., VEBM3611T-D) for HVAC and industrial ventilation
Compressor units — BALDOR TEFC motors (e.g., EJMM3710T) for reciprocating and rotary screw compressors
Machine tool spindles — BALDOR high-speed ODP motors (e.g., EM31111) for lathes and milling machines
Agitators and mixers — BALDOR rigid base motors (e.g., EM4100T) for chemical processing and food production

BALDOR Products

3G Electric supplies BALDOR rigid base 3-phase general purpose ac motors. We supply genuine products with in-stock availability on common SKUs, technical documentation, commissioning support, and warranty service — worldwide.

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