Electric Motor Voltage Types

Selecting the correct motor voltage ensures reliable performance, safety, and compatibility with your facility’s electrical system.
Electric motors are available in a range of single-phase, three-phase low voltage, and medium-voltage configurations — each designed for specific loads, distances, and industrial environments.

This guide outlines each voltage category, explains common use cases, and connects you directly to our stocked models across multiple horsepower, enclosure, and mounting types.

Single-Phase Motors (120 V / 240 V)

Single-phase electric motors are ideal for residential, commercial, and light industrial applications where three-phase power isn’t available.

They typically power smaller equipment such as fans, pumps, compressors, and conveyors.

Specification Range / Detail

Voltage 120 V or 240 V AC

Horsepower Range Fractional – 5 HP

Speed Options 1200 / 1800 / 3600 RPM

Enclosures ODP, TEFC

Mounting Types Foot / C-Face / Rigid Base

Common Brands US Electric, Worldwide Electric

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Three-Phase Low-Voltage Motors (208 – 575 V)

Three-phase low-voltage motors are the workhorses of industrial equipment — balancing efficiency, torque, and reliability.

They’re used in manufacturing, material handling, HVAC systems, and processing facilities where three-phase power is standard.

Specification Range / Detail

Voltage Options 208 V, 230 V, 460 V, 575 V

Horsepower Range 1 – 500 HP

Speed Options 900 / 1200 / 1800 / 3600 RPM

Enclosures ODP, TEFC, TEXP

Mounting Types Foot, C-Face, Vertical

Common Brands Brook Crompton, US Electric, Worldwide Electric

Canadian facilities frequently use 575 V systems for longer cable runs and higher efficiency, while 460 V remains the North American standard for heavy-duty industrial use.

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Medium-Voltage Motors (2300 – 6600 V)

Medium-voltage motors are engineered for large-scale industrial systems, delivering thousands of horsepower at optimized current draw.

They’re used in refineries, paper mills, mines, and power-generation facilities that require long-distance distribution or high-load startup control.

Specification Range / Detail

Voltage Range 2300 V – 6600 V

Horsepower Range 200 – 5000 HP+

Designs Custom TEFC / WPI / Explosion-Proof

Mounting Types Horizontal Foot, Vertical Flange

Control Compatibility VFD / Soft-Start Systems

Brands Brook Crompton, WEG, U.S. Electric

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How to Select the Correct Voltage

Choosing the right voltage depends on power availability, distance from supply, and load type.

Facility Supply 120/240 V → Single-phase; 208/460/575 V → Three-phase

Motor Size Below 5 HP → Single-phase; Above 5 HP → Three-phase

Cable Distance Long runs → Higher voltage (460 V or 575 V)

Industrial Load Compressors, Pumps, Conveyors → Three-phase

Heavy Infrastructure Refineries, Utilities → Medium Voltage

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Need guidance selecting the proper voltage configuration for your application?
Our specialists can help determine motor size, supply compatibility, and enclosure type for your project.

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