A nameplate summarises what the motor can do under rated conditions. The table below uses the values of our 7.5 kW 1,500 rpm cast-iron model to show what each field means.

FieldExample valueWhat it tells you
Type132M-4Frame 132, core length M, 4 poles
kW / HP7.5 kW / 10 HPMechanical power available at the shaft
rpm1,460Actual speed at rated load
V and connection400/690 V Δ/YDelta on a 400 V supply, star on a 690 V supply
A14.3 A (400 V)Current at rated load; basis for the overload setting
cos φ0.84Power factor
IE / efficiencyIE3, 90.4%Efficiency class and rated efficiency
IP / Ins. Cl.IP55 / FDegree of protection and insulation class
S1, HzS1, 50 HzContinuous duty and rated frequency

On our 75 kW and larger models the nameplate also shows the service factor (SF 1.15). Read the data together: the same kW at a different speed means a different torque and often a different frame. When replacing a motor, a nameplate photo together with the serial number is the quickest way to match it.