Baldor Electric Company MVM3457D AC Induction Motor

The Baldor MVM3457D is a compact, dual‑voltage, three‑phase AC induction motor rated at 0.25 kW (1/3 hp) with a smooth 3,450 rpm at 60 Hz. It accepts 230/460 VAC, enabling flexible installation across equipment powered from common North American line voltages, and it uses a Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) design for reliable operation in dusty or mildly dirty environments. This motor is built on an IEC frame and is intended as an IEC B5 flange‑mount replacement for components such as pumps, fans, conveyors, gear reducers, and machine tools, making it a versatile choice for retrofit projects or new drives with strict mounting compatibility. Catalogs commonly list the MVM3457D with a 230/460 V dual‑voltage, three‑phase, 60 Hz, 3,450 rpm rating, confirming its role as a light‑duty, energy‑efficient IEC motor in the Baldor line, and distributor pages from sources like Kirby Risk and PumpCatalog reflect its 0.25 kW rating and IEC‑frame, TEFC construction. In practical terms, this model offers a small footprint and straightforward geometry suitable for compact equipment where a reliable Baldor motor is required for pumps, fans, conveyors, machine tools, or gear reducers.