Baldor Reliance EM31116 Three Phase Electric Motor

EM31116 is Baldor‑Reliance’s 1 HP open‑drip‑proof (ODP) three‑phase general‑purpose motor in a 56‑frame steel enclosure with a rigid base. It operates at 60 Hz with a nominal speed around 1,770 rpm (1 HP @ 60 Hz; 1800 rpm synchronous) and supports dual voltage operation at 230 V or 460 V (3‑phase), drawing roughly 3.2 A at 230 V or 1.6 A at 460 V. Designed for continuous duty, it lists an efficiency of 85.5% at 100% load and an ambient temperature rating up to 40 C. The motor uses Polyrex EM grease for bearings (-20°F to +300°F) and has no auxiliary box or blower. Its agency approvals include CURUSEEV, reflecting compliance with safety standards for industrial use. The catalog entry also notes a ship weight of 29 lb and a UPC of 781568732700. These details, tied to Baldor’s EM31116 listing, confirm a robust, general‑purpose motor suitable for a wide range of industrial drives in environments requiring reliable, low‑maintenance operation.