Industrial Electric Motors
Twelve manufacturer lines, sourced to fit the application rather than the agreement. General purpose through medium voltage, NEMA and IEC, with cross-referencing from the nameplate when the original is discontinued.
Why buy a motor through an independent distributor
We are not obliged to sell you one manufacturer's catalog. That is the whole point.
Twelve lines, one call
If the right answer is a WEG rather than the Baldor you asked for, we can say so and quote it.
Cross-referencing
Send the nameplate. We identify the current equivalent, including legacy Reliance Electric and other discontinued lines.
Export as standard
IEC metric frames, non-US voltages and frequencies, and the export documentation handled in-house since 1950.
Specified, not guessed
We ask for duty cycle, enclosure and drive type before quoting, because those decide whether a motor lasts.
Start here
What you are trying to do, and where to look for it.
| If you need… | Look at |
|---|---|
| A direct replacement for a motor already installed | Send the nameplate — HP, RPM, frame, voltage, enclosure. Any brand below, or a cross to an equivalent. |
| Maximum energy efficiency | NEMA Premium / IE3 as the baseline; IE4 and IE5 where the duty cycle justifies it. See the efficiency table below. |
| A motor running on a VFD | Inverter-duty models built to NEMA MG-1 Part 31 insulation levels — WEG, Leeson, Lincoln. |
| Wet or washdown service | Stainless or epoxy washdown duty — Leeson, WEG, ABB Baldor-Reliance, U.S. Motors. |
| A hazardous or classified area | Explosion-proof and hazardous-duty models — Siemens, WEG, Toshiba, Nidec, Brook Crompton. |
| Hard, abrasive or shock duty | Crusher duty, quarry duty and IEEE 841 severe duty — Lincoln, Toshiba, WEG, TECO-Westinghouse. |
| Pump or vertical service | Vertical HOLLOSHAFT and vertical solid-shaft — U.S. Motors, Nidec, TECO-Westinghouse. |
| Medium voltage | Medium- and high-voltage induction and synchronous — Siemens, Toshiba, TECO-Westinghouse, Nidec, Lincoln. |
| Farm or agricultural duty | Farm-duty models — ABB Baldor-Reliance, Leeson, WEG, Century. |
| A discontinued or legacy motor | Cross-referencing from the nameplate, including Reliance Electric and other legacy lines. |
Efficiency classes, in plain terms
Efficiency is the single specification most often written into a motor purchase and least often explained. Here is what the codes mean.
An electric motor turns electrical power into shaft power, and loses the difference as heat. The efficiency class tells you how much is lost. The international scale is set by IEC 60034-30-1 and runs IE1 through IE5; North America uses NEMA's own names for broadly the same thing.
| Class | Name | North American equivalent | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|
IE1
|
Standard Efficiency | — | Largely superseded for new general-purpose installations in North America and Europe. |
IE2
|
High Efficiency | NEMA Energy Efficient | Still specified in some export markets and for certain definite-purpose duty. |
IE3
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Premium Efficiency | NEMA Premium | The practical baseline for new general-purpose industrial motors in North America. |
IE4
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Super Premium Efficiency | Above NEMA Premium | Worth the cost where the motor runs long hours; often permanent magnet or synchronous reluctance. |
IE5
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Ultra Premium Efficiency | Above NEMA Premium | Specialist duty, typically permanent magnet. Availability varies by frame and output. |
Class availability varies by frame size, output and enclosure. We confirm what is actually buildable in your specification rather than quoting a class in the abstract.
Inverter duty and VFDs
If a motor will be driven by a variable frequency drive, the efficiency class is not the only thing that matters. A VFD switches voltage thousands of times a second, and the resulting spikes stress winding insulation far harder than line power does. Motors built for it use insulation systems rated to NEMA MG-1 Part 31. Long motor cables, higher voltages and sustained low-speed running all make this worse, and low speed also reduces the airflow a shaft-mounted fan produces, so cooling has to be considered separately.
Putting a standard motor on a drive is one of the more common causes of premature winding failure we are asked to replace. If there is a drive in the system, say so when you ask for a quote.
Replacing a motor? Send a photo of the nameplate — we cross-reference by HP, speed, frame and enclosure and match a current equivalent, even when the original is discontinued.
Motor replacement & cross-reference →Motor lines we source
Twelve manufacturers. Send a nameplate or a specification and we will tell you which of them fits.
ABB & Baldor-Reliance
Jealco sources ABB and Baldor-Reliance motors. Baldor is now part of ABB, and the Baldor-Reliance name is still requested by name on nameplates. Whether yours reads Baldor, Baldor-Reliance, or ABB, we can source the motor or identify a direct replacement.
- General-purpose ODP and TEFC
- Super-E premium-efficient
- Farm-duty and agricultural
- Severe duty (IEEE 841) and washdown
- Close-coupled pump motors
- Low- and high-voltage IEC and NEMA
- Synchronous and permanent magnet
- Brake, smoke extraction, roller table
- High ambient temperature motors
Siemens
Jealco sources Siemens motors. Siemens motors are sold under the SIMOTICS brand, spanning NEMA general-purpose and severe-duty, IEC metric, and low- and medium-voltage models for heavy industry.
- SIMOTICS GP general purpose (NEMA)
- SIMOTICS SD severe duty (IEEE 841)
- SIMOTICS low and high voltage
- Explosion proof
- Servo and motion control
- Definite purpose and high torque
- Synchronous and asynchronous
- IEC metric frames
WEG
Jealco sources WEG motors. One of the world's largest motor manufacturers, best known in North America for the W22 cast-iron NEMA line, plus a deep range of duty-specific and IEC metric models.
- W22 general purpose and severe duty
- Crusher duty and IEEE 841
- Explosion proof
- Washdown duty
- Inverter duty
- Farm duty
- Fractional and pump motors
- Synchronous and DC
- Servo and stepper
- NEMA Premium and IE2 efficiency
Leeson
Jealco sources Leeson motors. Widely specified for general-purpose, agricultural and stainless washdown motors, especially in fractional and integral horsepower sizes. If your nameplate reads Leeson or Regal, we can source it.
- General purpose
- Farm duty
- Explosion proof
- Washdown duty
- Brake motors
- Compressor and pump motors
- DC motors
- Gearmotors
- Inverter duty
- IEC metric
U.S. Motors
Jealco sources U.S. Motors motors. U.S. MOTORS covers pump, fan and process duty across water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, including the vertical HOLLOSHAFT line.
- General purpose
- Vertical HOLLOSHAFT
- Pump motors
- Fan and blower
- Hostile duty
- Corrosion-resistant
- IEEE 841
- Explosion proof
- Washdown duty
- Fire pump motors
Nidec
Jealco sources Nidec motors. Nidec Motor Corporation manufactures across residential, commercial and industrial duty, including medium- and high-voltage and switched reluctance machines.
- General purpose
- Vertical HOLLOSHAFT
- Pump and fan
- Hostile duty and corrosion-resistant
- Explosion proof
- Washdown duty
- Fire pump
- Brake motors
- Medium and high voltage
- Servo and switched reluctance
Toshiba
Jealco sources Toshiba motors. Toshiba motors are specified for demanding process duty across oil and gas, mining, HVAC, water and wastewater, including interior permanent magnet models.
- EQP Global Series
- General purpose
- Severe duty
- Explosion proof
- Brake motors
- Gear motors
- Interior permanent magnet (IPM)
- Vertical P-base
- Quarry duty
- Medium voltage
TECO-Westinghouse
Jealco sources TECO-Westinghouse motors. A broad industrial range including wound rotor, synchronous and two-speed PAM machines alongside standard NEMA duty classes.
- General purpose
- Severe duty
- IEEE 841
- Explosion proof
- Vertical hollow and solid shaft
- Medium voltage
- World Series induction
- Synchronous
- DC motors
- PAM two-speed
- Wound rotor
Lincoln Electric
Jealco sources Lincoln Electric motors. Lincoln motors are specified where duty is hard on the machine — crushers, elevators, automotive lines — and include encapsulated windings for dirty or wet environments.
- General purpose
- Inverter and vector duty
- Crusher duty
- Automotive duty
- Elevator duty
- Severe duty
- Farm and ag duty
- Medium voltage
- Encapsulated Multiguard
Brook Crompton
Jealco sources Brook Crompton motors. A UK-rooted line covering both NEMA and IEC frames, with marine, stainless and ECM models alongside standard industrial duty.
- General purpose (NEMA & IEC)
- Explosion proof
- Brake motors
- HVAC motors
- Marine motors
- Single phase
- Two-speed
- Stainless steel and ECM
- VFD compatible
Century
Jealco sources Century motors. Century covers the commercial and light-industrial end — HVAC, refrigeration, pool and spa, burner and circulator duty, including ECM and PSC types.
- General purpose
- HVAC/R motors
- Pool and spa
- Electronically commutated (ECM)
- Permanent split capacitor (PSC)
- Farm duty
- Jet and circulator pump
- Oil burner and furnace
- Blower and fan
Emerson
Jealco sources Emerson motors. Emerson's motor business is now part of Nidec under the U.S. MOTORS brand. Emerson-nameplated motors can still be sourced or crossed to a current equivalent.
- General purpose
- Integral horsepower
- Servo motors
- Fan and condenser
- VFD compatible
- Explosion proof and hazardous duty
- HVAC motors
- Replacement motors
Electric motor FAQ
Does Jealco carry Baldor motors?
Yes. Baldor is now part of ABB, and Jealco sources ABB and Baldor-Reliance motors — general-purpose, farm-duty, severe-duty (IEEE 841), and Super-E premium-efficient models included. Whether your nameplate reads Baldor, Baldor-Reliance, or ABB, send us the catalog number and we'll confirm availability, or identify a direct replacement. As an independent distributor, we can also cross to an equivalent motor from another brand we carry.
What's the difference between Baldor and ABB motors?
They're the same lineage. ABB acquired Baldor Electric in 2011, and motors formerly branded Baldor-Reliance are now sold under ABB — though many still carry the Baldor-Reliance name on the nameplate. Specifications, mounting dimensions, and catalog numbers were carried forward, so a Baldor part number still identifies the correct motor.
Is Jealco a WEG motor distributor?
Yes. As an independent distributor, Jealco sources WEG electric motors — including the W22 NEMA general-purpose and severe-duty lines, plus farm-duty, washdown, explosion-proof, inverter-duty, and IEC metric models. Send us the model or catalog number and we'll confirm availability, or cross to an equivalent motor from another line we carry.
Does Jealco supply Siemens motors?
Yes. Jealco sources Siemens SIMOTICS motors — NEMA general-purpose and severe-duty (IEEE 841), IEC metric, and low- and medium-voltage models. As an independent distributor, we can also cross a Siemens catalog number to an equivalent motor if it better fits your application.
Does Jealco carry Leeson motors?
Yes. Leeson is now a Regal Rexnord brand, and Jealco sources Leeson motors — general-purpose, farm-duty, washdown, DC, and IEC metric models, especially in fractional and integral horsepower sizes. Send us the nameplate data and we'll confirm availability or identify a replacement.
What do the IE efficiency classes mean?
IE classes are set by IEC 60034-30-1 and run from IE1 Standard Efficiency up to IE5 Ultra Premium Efficiency, with IE2 High, IE3 Premium and IE4 Super Premium in between. A higher class means less energy lost as heat for the same shaft output. In North American terms, IE3 corresponds to NEMA Premium and IE2 to NEMA Energy Efficient. Tell us the class your specification calls for and we will confirm what is available in the frame and output you need.
What is an inverter-duty motor, and do I need one?
An inverter-duty motor is built to survive being driven by a variable frequency drive. A VFD switches voltage very rapidly, and those spikes stress winding insulation far harder than line power does; inverter-duty motors use insulation systems rated for it, commonly to NEMA MG-1 Part 31. You need one if the motor will run on a VFD, particularly at long cable lengths, higher voltages, or sustained low speeds where cooling drops off. Running a standard motor on a drive is a common cause of premature winding failure.
Can Jealco supply high-efficiency or premium-efficiency motors?
Yes. Premium efficiency — NEMA Premium, equivalent to IE3 — is the normal baseline across the lines we carry, and IE4 and IE5 models are available in selected frames and outputs where the duty cycle justifies the cost. Send us the horsepower, speed, voltage, enclosure and the efficiency class your specification requires, and we will tell you what is available rather than quoting a class we cannot actually supply.
Do you supply medium-voltage motors?
Yes. Medium- and high-voltage induction and synchronous motors are available through Siemens, Toshiba, TECO-Westinghouse, Nidec and Lincoln Electric. These are normally built to order, so lead time matters more than stock — send us the full specification early and we will come back with availability and a delivery estimate.
Which electric motor brands does Jealco distribute?
Jealco sources motors from ABB and Baldor-Reliance, WEG, Siemens, Leeson, Toshiba, Nidec / U.S. Motors, Brook Crompton, and TECO-Westinghouse, among others. As an independent distributor we're not tied to a single line, so we match you to the right motor by application, efficiency, frame, and enclosure — or cross a discontinued model to a current equivalent.
Can Jealco supply a replacement for a discontinued or hard-to-find motor?
Yes. As an independent distributor with a broad supplier network, Jealco regularly sources replacements and direct crosses for older or discontinued motors, including Baldor-Reliance, Reliance Electric, and other legacy lines. Send us the nameplate data — HP, RPM, frame, voltage, and enclosure — and we'll identify a match.
Do you export electric motors?
Yes. Export has been Jealco's core business since 1950 and we ship to customers worldwide. We handle the export documentation, and we can supply IEC metric frames and the voltage and frequency combinations your market runs on rather than only North American NEMA configurations.
Related reading
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How to reduce the energy an industrial motor consumes — the practical companion to the efficiency classes above.
Motors for Hazardous Locations
Choosing explosion-proof and hazardous-duty motors, and what the area classification actually requires.
AC vs DC Industrial Motors
Which one suits which job, and why the answer is usually AC with a drive rather than DC.
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Horsepower, speed, frame, voltage, enclosure — and tell us whether there is a drive on it. We will come back with what fits, not just what we can sell.
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