1.5 HP 56C Frame Washdown Electric Motors

Washdown motors are electric motors specifically designed for food safety applications so can drive mechanical energy to other mechanisms without environmental complications. These motors rely on the properties of opposing magnetic fields and electric currents to propel the electromagnetic coil, generating mechanical energy called torque. Converted electric energy can be transmitted from stored via generator, or battery component (AC or Alternating Current) or directly transmitted to the motors themselve (DC or Direct Current) — each type have their own unique advantages and disadvantages. AC motors can produce more torque when higher currents are transmitted through the coil, but DC motors are more energy efficient overall.

Washdown motors are able to withstand high pressure and high temperature washing, are completely sealed, and have additional measures to prevent moisture from building up within the motor. "C" designation indicates that the electric motor is face mounting, equipped with threaded mounting holes. NEMA standard frame numbers are designated by the distance from center of shaft to center bottom of mount. The two digit 56 designation measures 3.5" from center of shaft to center bottom of mount, multiplied by 16 — this measurement equals 56.

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