BALDORC-Face 3-Phase General Purpose AC Motors

BALDOR VM3538 C-Face 3-Phase General Purpose AC Motor

The BALDOR General Purpose Motor: C-Face Mount is a TEFC, 3-phase AC motor with a C-Face mounting configuration. It delivers 1/2 hp at 1,774 RPM (60 Hz) and operates on 460V AC with a full load current of…

SKU 3G-OTH-56797

Also listed as: VM 3538 · VM-3538

Brand

BALDOR

Item

VM3538 C-Face 3-Phase General Purpose AC Motor

Part Number

VM3538

Local availability & support

Payment: Invoicing in USD. Bank transfer (SWIFT) and corporate PO accepted.

Compliance & shipping

Hazardous material: Not classified as hazardous
California Prop 65 warning: No warning recorded
Licence required: No licence required
Safety Data Sheet: Not available
Special shipping: Ships under standard freight

Technical Specifications

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Manufacturer Part Number

VM3538 

Type

Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled, 1/2 hp, 1,774 RPM 

Phase

Three Phase The type of power source available. Motors are either single-phase (1 PH) or three-phase (3 PH). 

Frequency

60 Hz 

Standards

CSA; RoHS Compliant; UR 

Duty Cycle

Continuous 

Frame Size

56C

Application

General Purpose 

Bearing Type

Ball 

Catalog Page

19

Frame Family

NEMA 56 

Motor Design

Three-Phase 

Shaft Length

1-7/8 in 

Mounting Type

C-Face 

Usable @ 208V

Usable at 208V Usable @ 208V The motor's ability to operate at a supplied voltage of 208V. Not all high-voltage motors are capable of 208V operation. 

Frame Material

Steel 

Overall Length

11-3/8 in 

Shaft Diameter

5/8 in 

Inverter Rating

Not Inverter Rated Inverter Rating This describes a motor's ability to be speed-controlled by an inverter or variable frequency drive (VFD) 

Motor Enclosure

TEFC 

Insulation Class

B Insulation Class The maximum temperature the motor's insulation can withstand without degrading. 

Number of Speeds

1 Number of Speeds The number of operating speeds a motor offers. 

Country of Origin

USA (subject to change) 

Length Less Shaft

9-1/2 in 

Mounting Position

Vertical 

NEMA Design Class

B

Nominal Efficiency

75.5 % Nominal Efficiency The average efficiency expectation from a standardized group of motors or a particular motor design. 

Motor Enclosure Type

Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled 

Motor Shaft Rotation

CW/CCW 

Nameplate RPM @ 50 Hz

1,480/1,485/1,470/1,475 RPM Nameplate RPM @ 50 Hz The motor's nominal operating speed under rated load, represented in RPM (revolutions per minute). 

Nameplate RPM @ 60 Hz

1,774 RPM Nameplate RPM @ 60 Hz The motor's nominal operating speed under rated load, represented in RPM (revolutions per minute). 

Full Load Amps @ 60 Hz

0.80/1.6/1.7 A Full Load Current @ 60 Hz The maximum amount of current that a motor is designed to draw when operating at full capacity. 

Output Shaft (Dia x L)

5/8 in x 1-7/8 in 

Motor Thermal Protection

None 

Full Load Current @ 60 Hz

0.80/1.6/1.7 A 

Nameplate Voltage @ 50 Hz

380V AC; 400V AC; 415V AC 

Nameplate Voltage @ 60 Hz

460V AC 

Nameplate Horsepower @ 60 Hz

1/2 hp Nameplate Horsepower @ 60 Hz The motor's output power. It is normally listed as HP or Output Wattage on the motor's nameplate. 

Ambient Temperature - Maximum

40 °C Ambient Temperature - Maximum The highest environmental temperature a motor will operate in without losing performance or function. 

Nameplate Service Factor @ 60 Hz

1.25 

Technical Documents

(1)

Technical Document 1

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Product Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BALDOR VM3538 general purpose motor used for?

The BALDOR VM3538 is a 1/2 hp, 1,774 RPM C-Face mount motor used in industrial applications such as pumps, fans, conveyors, and machine tools. Its TEFC enclosure protects against dust and moisture, making it suitable for factory floors and light processing environments.

What are the specifications of the BALDOR VM3538 motor?

The BALDOR VM3538 is a 1/2 hp, 1,774 RPM, 460V AC, 3-phase motor with a TEFC enclosure and C-Face mount. Full load current is 0.80/1.6/1.7 A at 60 Hz. The manufacturer part number is VM3538. It is designed for continuous duty in industrial equipment.

Where to buy the BALDOR VM3538 motor worldwide?

3G Electric supplies the BALDOR VM3538 motor worldwide. As a global industrial distributor, we handle full logistics, customs clearance, and delivery to your site. Contact us for availability and lead time. We source genuine BALDOR components for industrial customers.

How to select the right BALDOR C-Face motor for an application?

To select the right BALDOR C-Face motor, match the horsepower, RPM, voltage, and enclosure to your load. For the VM3538, verify 460V AC, 1/2 hp, and 1,774 RPM suit your pump or fan curve. Ensure the C-Face flange aligns with your driven equipment. Consult a motor selection guide for duty cycle and ambient conditions.

Used in

Common applications for BALDOR

Pump systems — Baldor C-face motors (e.g., SKU 24TT69, 2 hp, 1,750 RPM) for direct-coupled centrifugal pumps in water treatment.

Conveyor drives — Baldor rigid base TEFC motors (e.g., SKU 39E481, 5 hp, 1,160 RPM) for continuous-duty bulk material handling.

Fan and blower units — Baldor ODP motors (e.g., SKU 29AH72, 7 1/2 hp, 1,800 RPM) for HVAC and process air movement.

Compressor packages — Baldor C-face with rigid base motors (e.g., SKU 58NU49, 20 hp, 3,520 RPM) for high-speed reciprocating compressors.

Food and beverage processing — Baldor TEFC motors (e.g., SKU 58NV79, 1/2 hp, 1,774 RPM) for washdown environments requiring enclosure protection.

Material handling — Baldor C-face/rigid base motors (e.g., SKU 58NU44, 2 hp, 1,760 RPM) for packaging and sorting equipment.

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3G Electric supplies BALDOR c-face 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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