Baldor Electric Company VM3546 Three-Phase Induction Motor

The Baldor VM3546 is a 1 HP, four-pole, three-phase induction motor designed for general-purpose industrial duty. It features a totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) enclosure and a compact 56C frame, enabling reliable operation in a range of equipment while fitting common mounting footprints. Specified for 60 Hz operation, the VM3546 runs at a nominal speed around 1760 RPM under full load (some revisions list 1725 RPM), reflecting standard four-pole performance. It is typically offered for 208-230/460 V three-phase power, aligning with common industrial power distribution. As a member of Baldor's Reliance VM family, VM3546 appears in distributor catalogs as VM3546 (and related variants such as VEM3546), underscoring its role as a general-purpose, continuous-duty motor with standard 56C frame dimensions. This combination of horsepower, frame size, enclosure, and voltage options makes it a practical replacement or upgrade for light-to-moderate machinery such as conveyors, pumps, or fans that require a dependable, constant-speed drive.