Baldor Electric Company CWDM3538 DC Permanent Magnet Motor

The Baldor-Reliance CWDM3538 is a 0.5 HP, 56C-frame, three-phase AC motor designed for washdown-duty and general-purpose industrial use. Common variants are 60 Hz with a TENV enclosure and a C-face/foot mounting, and the CWDM3538 line is associated with the 3512M motor-letter type. In typical configurations, the motor runs at about 1,740 rpm at 60 Hz, with some catalog entries listing around 1,770 rpm for specific variants. A 575 V TEFC variant exists (CWDM3538-5) to accommodate higher-voltage installations. Catalog listings also note white washdown-duty versions within the CWDM3538 family for environments requiring moisture resistance. These motors are used on pumps, fans, conveyors, and other equipment where a compact, duty-rated, three-phase motor is needed in wet or cleaned environments.