Baldor Electric Company EM3538 AC Induction Motor

Baldor EM3538 is a 0.5 horsepower, three‑phase induction motor from Baldor Reliance’s general‑purpose line. Encased in a 56‑frame Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) package, it accepts dual voltage at 230/460 V AC and runs on 60 Hz power, delivering about 1,735 rpm on a 4‑pole configuration. The design favors space‑conscious installations with a rigid base mounting option, making it a common choice for compact, reliable drive needs in conveyors, pumps, and fans. Cataloged across multiple distributors as a 56‑frame, TEFC, 1/2 HP, 3‑phase motor with 230/460 V operation at 60 Hz, the EM3538 is widely regarded for its standard electrical characteristics and broad compatibility with typical plant power systems. In practice, it appears under several variant identifiers (including VEM3538 and M3538) across official and distributor listings, all sharing the same core specs: 56 frame, 230/460 V, 60 Hz, 3‑phase, and 1/2 HP, with a nameplate RPM near 1735 rpm. This alignment across sources helps ensure consistent performance for everyday industrial tasks where a compact Baldor motor is favored for dependable operation.