U.S. MOTORSRigid Base 3-Phase General Purpose AC Motors

U.S. MOTORS Motor: Rigid Base Mount, Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled, 20 hp, 460V AC

The U.S. MOTORS GB38 is a Rigid Base 3-Phase General Purpose AC Motor with a TEFC enclosure. It delivers 20 hp at 1,800 RPM on 460V AC, drawing a full load current of 23.7 A at 60 Hz.

SKU 3G-OTH-82195

Also listed as: GB 38 · GB-38

Brand

U.S. MOTORS

Item

Motor: Rigid Base Mount, Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled, 20 hp, 460V AC

Local availability & support

Delivery: Worldwide DHL shipping from Singapore; 7–14 business days door-to-door for most destinations.
Payment: Invoicing in USD. Bank transfer (SWIFT) and corporate PO accepted.

Technical Specifications

U.S. MOTORS

Manufacturer Part Number

GB38 

Type

Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled, 20 hp, 1,800 RPM 

460V 

MOTORS Motor

Rigid Base Mount 

Motor Enclosure

TEFC 

Nameplate RPM @ 60 Hz

1,800 RPM 

Full Load Current @ 60 Hz

23.7 A 

Nameplate Voltage @ 60 Hz

460V AC 

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Product Description

The U.S. MOTORS GB38 is a Rigid Base 3-Phase General Purpose AC Motor with a TEFC enclosure. It delivers 20 hp at 1,800 RPM on 460V AC, drawing a full load current of 23.7 A at 60 Hz.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the U.S. MOTORS GB38 motor used for?

The U.S. MOTORS GB38 is a 20 hp, 1,800 RPM, 460V AC three-phase general purpose AC motor with a TEFC enclosure. It is used in industrial applications such as pumps, fans, conveyors, and compressors where a rigid base mount and protection from dust and moisture are required.

What are the specifications of the U.S. MOTORS GB38 motor?

The U.S. MOTORS GB38 is a rigid base mount, totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) motor. It delivers 20 hp at 1,800 RPM on 460V AC, with a full load current of 23.7 A at 60 Hz. The manufacturer part number is GB38.

Where to buy the U.S. MOTORS GB38 motor worldwide?

3G Electric supplies the U.S. MOTORS GB38 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.

How to select the right U.S. MOTORS motor for an application?

To select the right U.S. MOTORS motor, match the horsepower, RPM, voltage, and enclosure to your load requirements. For the GB38, ensure your application needs 20 hp at 1,800 RPM on 460V AC with a TEFC enclosure for dusty or damp environments. Consult a motor selection guide for duty cycle and mounting.

Used in

Common applications for U.S. MOTORS

Pumping systems — U.S. MOTORS A40P1CS (40 hp, 460 V, 3,570 RPM) for centrifugal water pumps in industrial facilities.

HVAC fans — U.S. MOTORS A7P4C (7.5 hp, 460 V, 885 RPM) for large air-handling unit fan drives.

Conveyor drives — U.S. MOTORS A25P1CS (25 hp, 460 V, 3,565 RPM) for material-handling belt conveyors.

Compressor applications — U.S. MOTORS A30P3C (30 hp, 460 V, 1,190 RPM) for rotary screw air compressors.

Machine tool spindles — U.S. MOTORS HD3P1H (3 hp, 200 V, 3,535 RPM) for high-speed milling machine spindles.

Elevator traction — U.S. MOTORS elevator motors (specialized line) for hydraulic or traction elevator systems.

U.S. MOTORS Products

3G Electric supplies U.S. MOTORS 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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