Westinghouse 388-P-345B 3 4HP 180VDC Permanent Magnet Electric Motor

Description:

The Westinghouse 388-P-345B Permanent Magnet DC Motor is an industrial direct current motor designed for variable-speed applications requiring high starting torque, precise speed control, and reliable continuous-duty operation. Rated at 3/4 horsepower and 180 VDC, this permanent magnet motor is commonly used in conveyor systems, machine tools, packaging equipment, printing machinery, automation systems, and OEM industrial equipment where adjustable-speed DC drive performance is required. The permanent magnet design eliminates the need for field windings, improving efficiency and simplifying motor control.

Applications:

The Westinghouse 388-P-345B motor is commonly used in industrial automation systems, conveyor equipment, packaging machinery, material handling systems, printing presses, winding equipment, machine tools, and variable-speed production machinery where dependable DC motor performance and speed regulation are required. Permanent magnet DC motors are often paired with SCR or DC drive controllers for adjustable-speed operation and constant torque performance.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Westinghouse
• Part Number: 388-P-345B
• Product Type: Permanent Magnet DC Motor
• Horsepower Rating: 3/4 HP
• Voltage Rating: 180 VDC
• Motor Type: Permanent Magnet DC Motor (PMDC)
• Application Type: Variable Speed Industrial Drive Systems
• Function: Mechanical power conversion and motion control
• Control Method: Compatible with DC/SCR motor drives
• Starting Torque: High Torque Performance
• Speed Control: Adjustable Speed Operation
• System Compatibility: Industrial DC Drive Systems
• Installation Environment: Manufacturing and automation equipment
• Industry Use: Material handling, packaging, printing, and process automation
• Mounting Type: Industrial motor mounting configuration
• Duty Type: Continuous Duty Industrial Service
• Service Application: Replacement and retrofit projects
• Equipment Category: Industrial Electric Motor Assembly

Common Replacements:

• Baldor 3/4 HP 180VDC Permanent Magnet Motor
• WEG 3/4 HP 180VDC PMDC Motor
• TECO-Westinghouse 3/4 HP DC Drive Motor