The rated output of the motor is 15 kw i e.
Electric motor nameplate details.
Motor nameplate is normally located on all produced electric motors.
Figure 1 typical induction motor nameplate information.
The drive shaft bearing is located close to where the drive shaft extends out of the motor.
The rated output of the asynchronous motor.
The motor is able to supply a shaft output of at least 15 kw if connected to the mains supply as indicated.
Understanding nameplate information can be hard sometimes but is essential.
In north america the national electric manufacturers association nema sets motor standards including what should go on the nameplate nema standard mg 1 10 40.
In most countries it is a requirement for manufacturers to display all information on the motor s nameplate but often this is not the case.
The motor has three phases and is for a mains supply with a frequency of 50 hz.
Iec standards the motor standards can be grouped into two major categories.
The difference between these two is the location in the motor.
Understanding motor nameplate information nema vs.
Manufacturer s type and frame designation nema defines standard frame sizes.
The frame size provides a standard for details such as the location of mounting holes a height of the shaft above the mounting plate etc.
This name plate shows a frame size 326t.
Nema and iec and its derivatives.
The nameplate for a two pole 15 kw motor may have the following important data.