Baldor Electric Company VBM3542-D Brake Motor

Baldor Electric Company VBM3542-D brake motor is a 0.75 HP, three-phase brake motor from Baldor’s D-Series built for general unit-handling and industrial duty. It accepts 60 Hz three-phase power at either 208-230 V or 460 V, delivering approximately 1,725 rpm on 208-230 V and about 1,765 rpm on 460 V; the motor uses a 56C frame and is TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) with a C-face, footless mounting for easy installation. The integrated brake provides controlled stopping and hold, with a frame protection rating IP44 and insulation class IC411, and it weighs roughly 19 kg. Shaft diameter is 5/8 in, and service factor is typically 1.15 in Baldor’s data; part designations attached to the different voltage variants include 3428M for the 208-230 V variant and 3514M for the 460 V variant. This motor is commonly used in unit-handling equipment, conveyors, hoists, elevators, and similar machinery where reliable braking and compact, continuous-duty performance are required.