The WorldWide Electric NT2-36-56CB is a 2 HP single-phase general-purpose electric motor built for dependable performance across a wide range of industrial equipment, with a C-face for direct pump or gearbox coupling. 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 a 2-year WorldWide Electric limited manufacturer's warranty from the date of purchase. 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 | 2.0 HP |
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| Speed Full-load (nameplate) shaft speed. | 3450 RPM |
| Frame NEMA frame size — sets the mounting bolt pattern, shaft height and shaft diameter. | 56HC |
| Voltage | 115-230 V |
| Phase | Single Phase |
| Poles | 2 |
| 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. | China |
| Full load amps Rated running current at full load. | 17.0 A |
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| Locked rotor amps Inrush current drawn at startup, before the motor begins to turn. | 132.4 A |
| NEMA code letter NEMA locked-rotor kVA/HP code letter. | K |
| Efficiency at full load | 81.2% |
| Power factor Ratio of real to apparent power at full load. | 96% |
| Start capacitor | (1)800uF/165V |
| Run capacitor | (1)40uF/250V |
| Rated torque Continuous torque produced at the rated speed and load. | 3.06 ft-lb |
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| Locked rotor torque Starting torque as a percentage of rated torque. | 210% |
| Breakdown torque Maximum torque the motor can produce before it stalls, as a percentage of rated torque. | 220% |
| Slip Percentage the loaded speed falls below synchronous speed. | 4.2% |
| Service factor Permissible continuous overload multiplier, e.g. 1.15 = 15% over rated HP. | 1.15 |
| Shaft material | 1045 Carbon Steel |
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| Bearing (drive end) | 6203 2RS |
| Bearing (opposite drive end) | 6203 2RS |
| Approx. weight | 37.0 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. | IP43 |
| Duty cycle S1 / Continuous means the motor can run indefinitely at rated load. | S1 / Continuous |
| Ambient temperature Surrounding air temperature the rating is based on. | 40°C |
| Max altitude Maximum altitude for the rating, above sea level. | 1000 m |
| Rotation | Bi-Directional |
| Agency approvals | CSA, CE |
| Connection diagram | 115/230V - 6 Lead |
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| Catalog number | NT2-36-56CB |
