WEGC-Face with Rigid Base 3-Phase General Purpose AC Motors

WEG 00518ET3E184TC-W22 C-Face with Rigid Base 3-Phase General

The WEG General Purpose Motor is a C-Face with Rigid Base 3-Phase AC motor, model 00518ET3E184TC-W22 (SKU 3G-OTH-55486). It features a TEFC enclosure, 5 hp, 1,755 RPM at 60 Hz, and dual voltage 230/460V AC with full…

SKU 3G-OTH-55486

Also listed as: 00518ET3E184TCW22 · 00518ET3E184TC W22

Brand

WEG

Item

00518ET3E184TC-W22 C-Face with Rigid Base 3-Phase General

Part Number

00518ET3E184TC-W22

Local availability & support — Singapore

Local office: 20 Woodlands Link #09-05, Singapore 738733
Phone: +65 8878 8355
Delivery: Same-day or next-business-day delivery within Singapore for in-stock items; 7–14 days for factory-order parts from Europe.
Payment: Invoicing in SGD. PayNow, bank transfer, and corporate PO accepted.
Ships to: Singapore

Compliance & shipping

Hazardous material: Not classified as hazardous
California Prop 65 warning: No warning recorded
Licence required: No licence required
Safety Data Sheet: Not available
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Technical Specifications

WEG

Manufacturer Part Number

00518ET3E184TC-W22 

Type

Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled, 5 hp 

230/460V 

Phase

Three Phase The type of power source available. Motors are either single-phase (1 PH) or three-phase (3 PH). 

UNSPSC

26101612

Weight

105 lb 

CC Number

CC029A

Frequency

60 Hz 

RPM Range

1,701-1,800 

Standards

CE; CSA; NOM; UL 

Frame Size

184TC 

Mfr. Model

00518ET3E184TC-W22 

Application

General Purpose 

Bearing Type

Ball 

Catalog Page

19

Frame Family

NEMA 180 

Motor Design

Three-Phase 

Product Type

General Purpose Motor 

Shaft Design

Keyed 

Shaft Length

2-3/4 in 

Mounting Type

Rigid Base; C-Face 

Usable @ 200V

Not Usable at 200V Usable @ 200V This describes a motor's ability to operate at a supplied voltage of 200V. Not all high-voltage motors are capable of 200V operation. 

Usable @ 208V

Usable at 208V Usable @ 208V The motor's ability to operate at a supplied voltage of 208V. Not all high-voltage motors are capable of 208V operation. 

Frame Material

Cast Iron 

Overall Length

15-7/8 in 

Shaft Diameter

1-1/8 in 

Inverter Rating

Inverter Rated Inverter Rating This describes a motor's ability to be speed-controlled by an inverter or variable frequency drive (VFD) 

Motor Enclosure

TEFC 

Shipping Weight

95 lbs 

Sub Application

Air Compressor; Fan/Blower 

Insulation Class

F Insulation Class The maximum temperature the motor's insulation can withstand without degrading. 

Number of Speeds

1 Number of Speeds The number of operating speeds a motor offers. 

Country of Origin

Varies (subject to change) 

Length Less Shaft

13-1/8 in 

Mounting Position

All Angle 

NEMA Design Class

B

Nominal Efficiency

89.5 % Nominal Efficiency The average efficiency expectation from a standardized group of motors or a particular motor design. 

Motor Enclosure Type

Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled 

Motor Shaft Rotation

CW/CCW 

Nameplate RPM @ 50 Hz

2,890 RPM Nameplate RPM @ 50 Hz The motor's nominal operating speed under rated load, represented in RPM (revolutions per minute). 

Nameplate RPM @ 60 Hz

1,755 RPM Nameplate RPM @ 60 Hz The motor's nominal operating speed under rated load, represented in RPM (revolutions per minute). 

Full Load Amps @ 50 Hz

6.13; 6.14; 6.42; 7.35; 7.44; 7.74 A Full Load Current @ 50 Hz The maximum amount of current that a motor is designed to draw when operating at full capacity. 

Full Load Amps @ 60 Hz

12.9/6.45 A Full Load Current @ 60 Hz The maximum amount of current that a motor is designed to draw when operating at full capacity. 

Manufacturers Warranty

3 yr 

Output Shaft (Dia x L)

1-1/8 in x 2-3/4 in 

Motor Thermal Protection

None 

Compliance & Restrictions

Environmentally Preferable Product 

Full Load Current @ 50 Hz

The maximum amount of current that a motor is designed to draw when operating at full capacity. 

Full Load Current @ 60 Hz

The maximum amount of current that a motor is designed to draw when operating at full capacity. 

Nameplate Voltage @ 50 Hz

208/230/460V AC Nameplate Voltage @ 50 Hz The electrical power that must be supplied to a motor to ensure it operates correctly. The available power supply must match the selected motor exactly. 

Nameplate Voltage @ 60 Hz

230/460V AC Nameplate Voltage @ 60 Hz The electrical power that must be supplied to a motor to ensure it operates correctly. The available power supply must match the selected motor exactly. 

Nameplate Horsepower @ 50 Hz

4 hp; 5 

Nameplate Horsepower @ 60 Hz

5 hp Nameplate Horsepower @ 60 Hz The motor's output power. It is normally listed as HP or Output Wattage on the motor's nameplate. 

Ambient Temperature - Maximum

40 °C Ambient Temperature - Maximum The highest environmental temperature a motor will operate in without losing performance or function. 

Nameplate Service Factor @ 50 Hz

1.15 

Nameplate Service Factor @ 60 Hz

1.25 

Technical Documents

(1)

Technical Document 1

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Product Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the WEG 00518ET3E184TC-W22 general purpose motor used for?

This WEG C-Face with Rigid Base motor is used in industrial applications such as pumps, fans, compressors, and conveyors. Its TEFC enclosure protects against dust and moisture, making it suitable for harsh environments. The 5 hp, 1,755 RPM output at 60 Hz drives equipment requiring constant speed.

What are the specifications of the WEG 00518ET3E184TC-W22 motor?

The WEG motor is a 5 hp, 3-phase TEFC unit with C-Face and rigid base mounting. It operates at 1,755 RPM at 60 Hz, with dual voltage 230/460V AC and full load current of 12.9/6.45 A. The model number is 00518ET3E184TC-W22, and it is designed for general purpose industrial use.

Where to buy the WEG 00518ET3E184TC-W22 motor worldwide?

You can source the WEG 00518ET3E184TC-W22 motor through 3G Electric, a global industrial equipment distributor. We handle full logistics, customs clearance, and delivery to worldwide destinations. Contact us for availability and lead time; we supply genuine WEG motors to industrial buyers globally.

How to select the right WEG general purpose motor for an application?

Select a WEG motor by matching horsepower, RPM, voltage, and enclosure to your load. For this 5 hp, 1,755 RPM, 230/460V AC TEFC model, ensure the mounting type (C-Face with rigid base) fits your equipment. Verify full load current (12.9/6.45 A) and ambient conditions. Consult a WEG datasheet for torque curves.

Used in

Common applications for WEG

Water treatment — WEG TEFC general purpose motors drive pumps and mixers in continuous-duty applications.

HVAC systems — WEG ODP motors power fans and blowers in air handling units.

Material handling — WEG C-face motors with rigid base couple directly to gearboxes on conveyors.

Oil and gas — WEG IEC metric motors used on skid-mounted equipment requiring metric mounting.

Food and beverage — WEG TEFC motors with washdown duty options for processing lines.

Industrial automation — WEG CFW series VFDs with CAB-RS-3M cable for remote keypad mounting.

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