
Vertical Motors

Vertical motors are electric motors that are used in a variety of different industrial applications. They are often used in applications where a motor needs to be installed in a tight space, or where a vertical installation is necessary. This type of motor is typically more efficient and reliable than a traditional horizontally mounted motor, as it does not require additional components to enable its operation. Vertical motors are often used in pumps, conveyors, and other machinery that need to be mounted in a vertical configuration. They are also used in applications where there is limited space and the motor needs to be mounted in a vertical orientation, such as in restricted ceiling or floor spaces. Vertical motors also have the added benefit of being more vibration-resistant.
Baldor-Reliance Solid Shaft Vertical P-Base motors are ideally suited for pumping applications. All frames have cast iron construction and features to protect motor components from chemicals, corrosion and abrasives, extending motor life and improving performance. Custom Vertical P-Base motors are available through 2,250 Hp.
NAE Vertical Hollow Shaft Motors are designed for use on mix flow, turbine and propeller pumps. They feature a P-Base style mount and allow the pump head shaft to extend through the motor shaft and connect to an integrally-mounted drive coupling. Because the vertical hollow shaft motors are designed to take high loading in an axial direction, but little in the radial direction, they are exclusively mounted in a vertical position on their flanged base. The Weather Protected Type 1 (WP1) enclosure is specifically designed to minimize water and dust from entering and mesh screens are added to prevent rodents and debris.
Products
Motor starters safely start and stop a motor in industrial applications. They are designed with a contactor, overload and circuit protection. They are used when basic motor control is required, where torque on the motor is not a concern and speed control is not needed. Theadvantages of motor starters include: lower cost, allows for remote operation, allows for monitoring of motor state (with the use of auxiliary contacts) and they are safe and efficient. The disadvantages include: high inrush current that can cause fuses to blow and breakers to trip if the inrush is too high, and the starter will allow a full torque to start the motor which can cause the motor to ramp up to full speed very quickly potentially causing the motor to wear and degrade prematurely.
Soft starters protect motors from inrush current by gently ramping up the motor to full speed. They provide all of the same functions as a traditional motor starter. The advantages of soft starters include: they are less expensive than a VFD when only startup control is needed, they are a smaller system than a VFD where space is a concern and they prevent unwanted torque upon startup, prolonging the life of the motor. The disadvantages include: they are more expensive than a traditional motor starter and they do not allow for full speed control.
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) allow for the slow ramp up of a motor during startup and the slowing down of the motor during shutdown. They also allow for full speed control during the entire run cycle of the motor. VFDs provide the same functions as both the traditional motor starters and soft starters. The advantages of VFDs include: full speed control (start, stop and in-between), more custom control and monitoring, energy savings due to efficient motor usage and less wear and tear on the motors. The disadvantages include: they are more expensive and larger than other motor control options and they generate heat that may require fans or AC units.