Replace a Failed or Obsolete Electric Motor
When a motor fails, is discontinued, or you only have the old one in hand, an independent distributor can still match it. Send a photo of the nameplate and Jealco cross-references a replacement by horsepower, speed, voltage, frame, enclosure and mounting — and exports it if you need it shipped.
Any make
Independent, not tied to one catalog — we cross-reference across brands.
Obsolete & hard-to-find
Discontinued and legacy motors matched to a current equivalent.
Identified from the nameplate
A photo gives us the frame, HP, speed and enclosure to match.
Exporting since 1950
Sourcing and export handled together, worldwide — including 50 Hz and IEC.
Start here: what do you have?
Send whatever you can read. The more of the nameplate, the tighter the match.
| Your situation | Send us | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| You have the motor, nameplate readable | A clear nameplate photo + how it mounts and drives | Identify the exact motor and cross-reference a current equivalent |
| Nameplate missing or unreadable | Photos of the motor and conduit box, frame dimensions, shaft size | Identify the frame and rating and match it by specification |
| Model is discontinued | The old catalog or model number, even if superseded | Cross-reference to a current motor, same make or another |
| It is a gearmotor (motor + reducer) | Both nameplates, or the combined gearmotor nameplate | Match the assembly, or see our gearbox-replacement page |
| Export / different power system | Your voltage, frequency (50 or 60 Hz) and frame standard (NEMA or IEC) | Spec a motor built for your supply and mounting |
What the nameplate tells us
These are the fields that let us match a replacement precisely. Send what you can read — you do not need all of them.
HP / kW & speed
Horsepower or kilowatts, and the RPM (or number of poles).
Voltage, phase & Hz
Voltage, single- or three-phase, and 60 or 50 Hz.
Frame
NEMA frame (e.g., 56, 143T, 256T) or IEC frame (e.g., 90, 112M).
Enclosure
ODP, TEFC, washdown, or explosion-proof / hazardous-location rating.
Mounting
Rigid base (foot), C-face, D-flange, or a combination.
Brand, model & more
Maker and catalog number, plus service factor, insulation class and duty if shown.
Motor types we replace
AC induction
Single- and three-phase, general purpose, ODP and TEFC.
Severe & washdown duty
Washdown, stainless and severe-duty motors for wet or harsh sites.
Explosion-proof / hazardous
Rated for classified hazardous locations.
Inverter & vector duty
For variable-frequency drive and vector control.
Brake & multi-speed
Motors with integral brakes, and two- and multi-speed motors.
Specialty & gearmotors
Crane and hoist, DC, and gearmotor assemblies.
Brands we cross-reference
As an independent distributor we cross-reference across makes and match your nameplate to a current equivalent — from the same manufacturer where one exists, or another when that is the better fit. We also supply Reuland specialty and built-to-order motors directly.
Motor replacement FAQ
Can you replace a discontinued or obsolete motor?
Usually, yes. As an independent distributor we cross-reference across manufacturers, so even when the original is discontinued we can identify a current equivalent that matches the horsepower, speed, frame, enclosure and mounting. Send a nameplate photo and we will find the replacement.
What information do you need to cross-reference a motor?
A photo of the nameplate is the most important thing. Beyond that: horsepower or kW, speed (RPM or poles), voltage, phase and frequency, the frame (NEMA or IEC), the enclosure (ODP, TEFC, washdown or explosion-proof) and the mounting (foot, C-face or D-flange). Service factor, insulation class and duty help confirm the match.
Can you cross-reference between different motor brands?
Yes. Because we are an independent distributor and not tied to one catalog, we can match a discontinued motor from one manufacturer to a current equivalent from another when that is the best available fit. We confirm frame, rating, enclosure and mounting so it drops in.
Can you supply motors for export and other power systems?
Yes. We export worldwide and can spec motors for your voltage and frequency, including 50 Hz supplies and IEC frames. Tell us your supply and mounting standard and we will match it.
Send the nameplate, we will find the motor
A clear photo of the nameplate and how the motor mounts and drives is enough to start. We will confirm the cross-reference, the price and the lead time — and handle export if you need it shipped.
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