The WEG 00158ES1RFD56H-S is a 1.5 HP single-phase general-purpose electric motor built for dependable performance across a wide range of industrial equipment. It can be wired to run in either direction (CW or CCW).
Replacing an existing motor? A versatile choice for pumps, fans, conveyors, compressors, and general industrial equipment. Match the frame, shaft, mounting, and voltage to your old motor — contact us with the nameplate and we'll confirm the right replacement before you buy.
Backed by an 18-month WEG limited manufacturer's warranty from the invoice date. We package every motor carefully so it arrives ready to install, and we stand behind every sale. Questions about fit or specs? Get in touch.
| Horsepower | 1.5 HP |
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| Speed Full-load (nameplate) shaft speed. | 1745 RPM |
| Frame NEMA frame size — sets the mounting bolt pattern, shaft height and shaft diameter. | 56H |
| Voltage | 115-230 V |
| Phase | Single Phase |
| Poles | 4 |
| Enclosure Motor housing type, e.g. TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) or ODP (Open Drip Proof). | TEFC |
| Country of origin Where this motor is manufactured, per the manufacturer / supplier documentation. | Mexico/Brazil |
| Full load amps (low voltage) Rated running current on the low-voltage connection. | 15.0 A |
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| Full load amps (high voltage) Rated running current on the high-voltage connection. | 7.48 A |
| Locked rotor amps Inrush current drawn at startup, before the motor begins to turn. | 120/59.8 A |
| No-load current Current drawn spinning freely with no load on the shaft. | 8.60/4.30 A |
| Locked rotor code (LRC) kVA-per-horsepower code letter that indicates starting inrush. | 8.0x(Code L) |
| NEMA code letter NEMA locked-rotor kVA/HP code letter. | L |
| Efficiency at full load | 77.0% |
| Power factor Ratio of real to apparent power at full load. | 83% |
| Rated torque Continuous torque produced at the rated speed and load. | 4.51 ft-lb |
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| Locked rotor torque Starting torque as a percentage of rated torque. | 250% |
| Breakdown torque Maximum torque the motor can produce before it stalls, as a percentage of rated torque. | 270% |
| Slip Percentage the loaded speed falls below synchronous speed. | 3.06% |
| Service factor Permissible continuous overload multiplier, e.g. 1.15 = 15% over rated HP. | 1.15 |
| NEMA design NEMA design letter (A/B/C/D) describing the torque and starting-current profile. | L |
| Locked rotor time How long the motor can safely remain stalled at startup current. | 14s (cold) 8s (hot) |
| Lubricant / grease | Mobil Polyrex EM |
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| Approx. weight | 43.0 lb |
| Max belt traction Maximum radial belt pull the shaft and bearings are rated for. | 95.0 lb |
| Max belt compression Maximum axial load the motor is rated for. | 144.0 lb |
| Insulation class Winding insulation temperature rating (A/B/F/H). | F |
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| Protection degree IP rating for ingress of dust and water. | IP55 |
| Duty cycle S1 / Continuous means the motor can run indefinitely at rated load. | Cont.(S1) |
| Ambient temperature Surrounding air temperature the rating is based on. | -20°C to +40°C |
| Max altitude Maximum altitude for the rating, above sea level. | 1000 m |
| Noise level | 54.0 dB(A) |
| Rotation | Both (CW and CCW) |
| Catalog number | 00158ES1RFD56H-S |
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| Product code | 14796859 |
