WEG Farm Duty Electric Motor, 1/2HP, W56 Frame Size, 115/230V

WEG Farm Duty Electric Motor, 1/2HP, W56 Frame Size, 115/230V

This WEG Farm Duty rolled-steel TEFC motor delivers reliable 1/2 HP power for demanding farm and general-purpose equipment, pairing strong starting capability with a rugged IP55 enclosure for dusty, dirty, and washdown-prone environments. With dual-voltage 115/230V operation, reversible rotation (CW/CCW), continuous-duty rating, and a 1.15 service factor, it’s a dependable choice for belts, augers, small pumps, fans, and other steady-running applications.

Country of Origin
Brazil

Key Features / Specifications

• Brand / Line: WEG Farm Duty (W01 platform), rolled steel construction
• Output: 0.5 HP (0.37 kW)
• Frame Size: W56 (NEMA)
• Catalog Number (manufacturer): .5018ES1RFDW56-S (Product 12884005)
• Phase: Single-phase
• Frequency: 60 Hz
• Poles: 4
• Rated Speed: 1730 rpm
• Slip: 3.89%
• Rated Voltage: 115/230 V
• Rated Current: 8.00/4.00 A
• Locked-Rotor Amps (LRA): 45.6/22.8 A
• LRC: 5.7x (Code M)
• No-Load Current: 6.60/3.30 A
• Rated Torque: 1.52 ft.lb
• Locked Rotor Torque: 320%
• Breakdown Torque: 270%
• Locked Rotor Time: 18s (cold), 10s (hot)
• Moment of Inertia (J): 0.0479 sq.ft.lb
• NEMA Design: N
• Insulation Class: F
• Service Factor: 1.15
• Temperature Rise: 80 K
• Duty Cycle: Continuous (S1)
• Starting Method: Direct On Line (DOL)
• Ambient Temperature: -20°C to +40°C
• Altitude Rating: Up to 1000 m.a.s.l.
• Enclosure / Cooling: IC411 – TEFC
• Degree of Protection: IP55
• Mounting: F-1 (foot-mounted)
• Rotation: Both (CW and CCW), viewed from shaft end
• Noise Level: 52.0 dB(A) (measured at 1m; tolerance +3 dB)
• Approx. Weight: 21.5 lb
• Efficiency (50% / 75% / 100% load): 52.0% / 59.0% / 64.0%
• Power Factor (50% / 75% / 100% load): 0.44 / 0.54 / 0.63
• Construction details: rolled steel frame; dip & bake polyester impregnation; SAE 1040/45 carbon steel shaft; industrial polymer fan cover; plastic fan; rubber automatic drain; single grounding lug; carbon-steel hardware; DE V’Ring seal; manual-reset overload protector (phenolic)
• Finish: RAL 3003 207N (ISO 12944 – C2)

Ideal For

• Farm and agricultural equipment needing a rugged TEFC motor (dust/dirty environments)
• Belt-driven applications like small augers, fans, blowers, and light-duty pumps
• Continuous-run equipment where IP55 protection and a 1.15 service factor are important
• Replacements requiring a W56 frame, 4-pole ~1730 RPM motor, and 115/230V single-phase power
• Installations needing reversible rotation (CW/CCW) and foot-mounted F-1 configuration