Cooling Tower Motors (TEFC and TEAO) are designed for operation in 100% humidity and the most corrosive environments. They are designed to operate in either horizontal or vertical mounting.
WEG’s W22 cast iron platform has an improved cooling system and solid feet for cooler operation and reduced vibration and noise extending the life of the motor.
Features that make a difference:
1.25 service factor
Multiple endbell drain plugs for shaft up, down, or horizontal mounting
Drain plugs in terminal box
Rubber lead separator between terminal box and frame
Internally and extremely epoxy painted
Double sealed bearings
Double impregnation and bake
Class F insulation (Impregnation Resin and magnet wire are Class H)
Standard mounting is F2. F1 mounted motors are identified in the part number (Both configurations are convertible) [Frames 447T and up can easily be converted by simply rotating the terminal box adapter]