NORD UNIVERSAL premium efficiency motors

NORD has introduced its UNIVERSAL premium efficiency motor, with 20 models in the range extending from 0.12 to 45 kW power.

The NORD UNIVERSAL motor is certified to CE, UL, CSA, CCC, ISI and EAC and meets appropriate minimum efficiency levels to ensure suitability for markets that include Europe, US, Canada, Russia, China, India and others. The motor is also certified to Bureau Veritas for marine and offshore applications. The three-phase NORD UNIVERSAL motor can be used with four standard voltage supplies noted on the motor nameplate: 380 V, 50 Hz; 400 V, 50 H; 415 V, 50 Hz; and 460 V, 60 Hz additionally; however, it can also be used at 440 V, 60 Hz and 480 V, 60 Hz.

Available in 4-pole configuration, the robust motors suit IEC frame sizes from 63 to 225, and are available in B3 foot, B5 flange or B14 face mounting and to suit the US market it can be supplied as NEMA C-face and NEMA foot mount. The motor can also be directly mounted to NORD gearboxes providing a compact and more efficient drive solution.

As standard the motor is protected to IP55, is totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) and has Class F insulation.

Other options available for the NORD UNIVERSAL motor include quick connectors, single or double protection canopies, space heater, spring applied brake and forced ventilation. If required, the motor enclosures can also be provided with an IP66 rating, which means they are dust tight and protected against heavy seas or powerful jets of water.