ABB VEFWDM3546T Motor

VEFWDM3546T is a Baldor-ABB washdown motor: a 1 HP, 1,770 RPM, three-phase, 60 Hz induction motor built on a 143TC frame with a Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) enclosure for use in sanitary, washdown‑friendly environments. It is designed for continuous duty (CONT) with a 1.15 service factor and an efficiency of 85.5% at 100% load, making it suitable for reliable operation in food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical processing lines. The nameplate indicates operation at 230/460 V three-phase, with full-load current about 3.2 A at 230 V and 1.6 A at 460 V, and it supports direct-on-line starting. Ambient temperature rating is 40 °C. Weighing roughly 36 lb, the motor carries MFG Item Number VEFWDM3546T. The shaft measures 7/8 in in diameter with a length of 2-1/8 in, consistent with the 143TC frame standard. This washdown motor’s rugged construction and standard 143TC footprint make it a drop‑in choice for conveyors, pumps, and fans in hygienic production environments where frequent cleaning is required.