Baldor Reliance EM3218T-8G Three-Phase Induction Motor

The Baldor Reliance EM3218T-8G is a 5 HP, 1750 RPM, three‑phase AC induction motor in a 184T frame designed for continuous‑duty, general‑purpose service in HVAC, pumps, and other industrial equipment. It uses a steel OPSB enclosure with a 16.50 in overall length, operates at 200 V/60 Hz with a current of about 15.3 A, and features four poles for a rated speed of 1,750 RPM (1,800 RPM synchronous). Key electricals include an insulation class H, a duty rating of CONT, efficiency of 89.5% at full load, and a power factor of 80, with a service factor of 1.15. The motor arrives with 3 x 14 AWG flying leads, bearing grease rated for -20 to 300 F, and a shaft diameter of 1.125 in, with a reversible shaft rotation and mounting arrangement F1. It is suitable for direct‑on‑line starting, and is inverter‑ready for modern drive systems (VPWM). The EM3218T‑8G also carries NEMA premium and UR/CSA approvals and is designed for ambient temperatures up to 40 °C, making it a robust choice for belt or pulley driven equipment in industrial facilities.