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NEMA Frame Motors — 0.37kW to 7.5kW, Frame 56 to 215T
HankeMotor stocks NEMA-frame three-phase and single-phase motors from 0.37kW to 7.5kW, across NEMA Frame 56 (small motors) through to Frame 215T (7.5kW). If you're replacing or upgrading a motor on American or Canadian-made equipment — pressure washers, irrigation pumps, grain augers, commercial mixers — you need a NEMA-frame motor. An IEC (Australian standard) motor will not bolt on directly.
NEMA Frame vs IEC Frame — What Is the Difference?
Australia uses IEC metric frames as the default standard. Equipment manufactured in the United States and Canada uses NEMA imperial frames with different mounting bolt patterns and shaft diameters.
NEMA Frame 56 (small motors)
Shaft: 5/8" (15.87mm)
Mount: NEMA C-flange, square 4-bolt
Bolt pattern: 2.625" × 2.625" (66.7mm)
IEC Frame 90 (equivalent power)
Shaft: 24mm
Mount: IEC B3 foot / B5 / B14 flange
Bolt circle: 100mm
NEMA Frame Sizes We Stock — Matched to Power
Frame 56
0.37–2.2kW · 5/8" shaft · single or three phase
Frame 145T
1.5kW · 7/8" shaft · three phase
Frame 182T
2.2kW · 1-1/8" shaft · three phase
Frame 184T
3.7kW · 1-1/8" shaft · three phase
Frame 213T
5.5kW · 1-3/8" shaft · three phase
Frame 215T
7.5kW · 1-3/8" shaft · three phase, our largest
All motors: TEFC, IP55, Class F insulation, 1-year warranty. Frame 56 covers both single-phase and three-phase; Frame 145T and above are three-phase only.
Not All "Frame 56" Motors Here Are NEMA — Check Before Ordering
A small number of Frame 56 motors in this range use a British flange mount instead of NEMA C-flange. The shaft diameter (16mm) is close enough to NEMA's 5/8" (15.87mm) to look identical at a glance, but the bolt pattern is different and the two are not interchangeable. Check the product title for "NEMA flange" vs "British flange" before ordering, or send us your equipment's mounting dimensions to confirm.
Common Applications
American-brand pressure washers: most US commercial washers use a 56C direct-drive or close-coupled mount
Irrigation pumps (US OEM): centrifugal pumps from North American manufacturers specify NEMA frame
Commercial food mixers: US/Canadian kitchen equipment (Hobart, Globe) use NEMA 56C motors
Grain augers and conveyors: agricultural equipment imported from North America, larger frames for higher-power drives
Industrial pumps and compressors: Frame 145T–215T covers 1.5–7.5kW drive replacements
Not the right motor if:
Your equipment has an IEC metric frame (most Australian and European brands). IEC Frame 90 has a 24mm shaft and a different bolt circle — a NEMA motor will not fit without an adapter plate. If you are unsure, send us the mounting dimensions and shaft diameter from the original motor nameplate.
Not sure which frame you need? Call 0401 634 280 or email hankemotors@gmail.com
Send us your equipment's nameplate details and we'll match the right frame.
NEMA Flange Motor FAQ
What is a NEMA C-type flange and how does it differ from IEC B5/B14?
A NEMA C-type flange is a square 4-bolt mounting pattern used on American and Canadian industrial equipment. It has a 2.625" × 2.625" bolt circle with a 5/8" (15.87mm) shaft. IEC B5 and B14 flanges are metric circular bolt patterns — 100mm bolt circle for Frame 90 — with a 24mm shaft. The two standards are not interchangeable without an adapter plate.
Can this motor run on Australian 240V single phase supply?
No — this is a three-phase motor. It requires a three-phase 415V supply, or a single-phase 240V VFD to convert domestic power to three-phase output. If you need to run it from a standard 240V single-phase circuit, pair it with one of HankeMotor's 0.75kW or 1.5kW Fulinn VFD inverter drives, available separately.
How do I know if my equipment needs a NEMA Frame 56 motor?
Check the original motor nameplate or equipment manual for the frame number. If it says "Frame 56", "56C", or "NEMA 56", this motor is a direct replacement. You can also measure the shaft diameter — NEMA 56 uses a 5/8" (15.87mm) shaft, while IEC Frame 90 uses 24mm. Note: a small number of Frame 56 motors in our range use a British flange mount with a similar 16mm shaft but a different bolt pattern — check "NEMA flange" vs "British flange" on the product listing, don't rely on shaft size alone.
Is this motor compatible with a variable speed drive (VFD)?
Yes. This TEFC three-phase motor is VSD/VFD compatible. For operation below 30 Hz for extended periods, ensure the motor is not overloaded — the fan cooling efficiency reduces at low speed. For low-speed continuous duty, consider a motor with forced external ventilation or derate the load to 70–80% at speeds below 25 Hz.
What is the dual voltage 240V/415V setting?
This motor has 6 terminal leads in the terminal box, allowing connection in star (Y) for 415V three-phase, or delta (△) for 240V three-phase. Most Australian three-phase supplies run at 415V, so standard installation uses the star connection. The delta connection is used when running from a single-phase VFD outputting 240V three-phase.