Franklin Electric Replacement Motors

Franklin Electric replacement motors are the NEMA motors Franklin lists for its own pumps: 188 part numbers from 1/2 to 75 motor HP, ODP and TEFC, single and three phase, at 3600 and 1800 RPM. JM and JP close-coupled motors carry the impeller on the motor shaft and differ in shaft length (JM 4.25 to 5.25 in, JP 7.312 to 8.125 in), so they are matched to the pump by the frame letters on the nameplate. JM motors fit the AG, D Series and FAC close-coupled pumps; JP motors fit the HC and XS Series and AG packing-seal models. VR Series replacement motors are standard 56C, TC and TSC C-face Baldor motors for VR and VRL vertical multistage pumps. The three-phase models are premium efficiency and inverter-duty rated. Voltages run from 115/230 V single phase to 230/460 V and 575 V three phase, with 208-230/460 V JM variants and a 1.15 service factor on most models. We supply U.S. 60 Hz builds and offer engineering-led selection from your old motor nameplate or pump model code before you order. Send a nameplate photo to sales@watermainsupply.com or call 1-888.510.4036.

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Franklin Electric Replacement Motors

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Franklin Electric Replacement Motors

NEMA JM and JP close-coupled pump motors and the C-face TC/TSC motors Franklin lists for VR and VRL vertical multistage pumps — 188 part numbers, 1/2 to 75 motor HP, ODP and TEFC, single and three phase, matched to your pump by frame letters, shaft and nameplate.

188Motor part numbers
1/2–75Motor HP (nameplate)
115–575 V1Ph and 3Ph, 60 Hz
3600 / 1800RPM (2-pole / 4-pole)
1.15Typical service factor

Franklin Electric replacement motors are the drivers Franklin lists against its own pumps: JM-frame and JP-frame close-coupled motors for the AG, D, FAC, HC and XS Series end-suction centrifugal pumps, and NEMA 56C, TC and TSC C-face motors for the VR and VRL Series vertical multistage pumps. They are for maintenance crews, contractors, irrigation and water-system operators who need the motor that bolts straight back onto the pump they already own — same frame, same shaft, same rabbet fit.

We supply U.S. 60 Hz builds in every listed horsepower, voltage, speed and enclosure, and our engineering-led selection starts with your old motor nameplate or the pump model code: we confirm frame letters, shaft extension, voltage and service factor against Franklin’s motor tables before you order. Send the nameplate photo to sales@watermainsupply.com or call 1-888.510.4036. Genuine Franklin Electric equipment, factory-new in original packaging — sold and supported by Watermain Supply, an independent industrial supplier.

Will It Work for Me?

Four checks that decide whether a listed motor is the right replacement for your pump.

Warranty

Franklin’s U.S. Limited Warranty covers new products for 1 year from date of installation or 2 years from date of manufacture, whichever comes first, per the End Suction Centrifugal Owner’s Manual. For equipment Franklin does not manufacture, such as the Baldor, Nidec and WEG motors on these listings, coverage follows the motor maker’s warranty to Franklin. VR Series pump-motor units carry a Limited Warranty of 1 year from the date of original purchase, per the VR Series Owner’s Manual.

Full terms and conditions are in the manufacturer’s manual.

Reliability

Most listed motors carry a 1.15 service factor; small VR motors and the WEG 575 V JP motors carry 1.25. Franklin specifies the VR Series three-phase motors as premium efficiency and inverter-duty rated, and the VR pump end carries its own oversized thrust bearing, so a standard NEMA C-face motor does the job.

Fit

The frame letters rule the job in or out: a JM shaft extension is 4.25 to 5.25 in long, a JP shaft 7.312 to 8.125 in, so the two never swap. Second limit: the VR single-phase TC-frame motors of 3 to 10 HP carry a 1.00 service factor, so they have no overload margin above nameplate HP.

Match It Now

Send the old motor nameplate (frame, HP, volts, phase, RPM, enclosure) or the pump model code and we match it against Franklin’s motor tables.

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Franklin Electric Replacement Motor Lines

Three listings, split by how the motor mounts to the pump. Pick the listing from the frame letters on the old nameplate, then pick the HP, voltage, speed and enclosure variant.

JM Close-Coupled Pump Motor

Short-shaft close-coupled motor

1–60 HPMotor HP
143–326JMFrames
ODP / TEFCEnclosure
57Part numbers

The NEMA JM-frame motor carries the impeller on its extended shaft and bolts the pump casing to its C-face. Franklin’s close-coupled D Series and FAC pumps and most AG Series models are built on JM motors. Baldor and Nidec builds, 3600 RPM across the range plus 1800 RPM TEFC at 1 to 2 HP.

Key specs

  • Fit codes JM-1 to JM-4: shaft 0.875 or 1.250 in dia, 4.25 or 5.25 in long
  • Single phase 3–10 HP: 115/208-230 V and 208-230 V
  • Three phase 208-230/460 V, 230/460 V and 575 V
  • Examples: EJMM3212T (5 HP, 182JM, ODP), EJMM3711T (10 HP, 215JM, TEFC)

Best forReplacing a failed motor on AG, D Series or FAC close-coupled pumps with a JM nameplate.

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JP Close-Coupled Pump Motor

Long-shaft close-coupled motor

3–75 HPMotor HP
145–365JPFrames
ODP / TEFCEnclosure
54Part numbers

The NEMA JP-frame motor has the longer shaft extension that packing construction needs; Franklin also builds the HC and XS Series on JP motors with mechanical seals. Baldor builds across the range, Nidec for single-phase TEFC, and WEG W22 motors for 575 V at 1800 RPM.

Key specs

  • Fit codes JP-1 to JP-4: shaft 7.312 or 8.125 in long
  • Single phase 3–10 HP at 115/230 V or 230 V
  • Three phase 230/460 V to 75 HP; 575 V TEFC 25–75 HP at 1800 RPM
  • Examples: EJPM3212T (5 HP, 182JP, ODP), EJPM2551T (75 HP, 365JP, ODP)

Best forHC 7.5 in and 10 in, XS Series and AG packing-seal pumps with a JP nameplate.

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VR Series Replacement Motor

C-face motor for vertical multistage pumps

1/2–75 HPMotor HP
56C / TC / TSCFrames
ODP / TEFCEnclosure
77Part numbers

Standard NEMA C-face Baldor motors listed by Franklin for the VR (3600 RPM) and VRL (1800 RPM) Series. The pump end carries the thrust on its own oversized bearing, so these are standard motors rather than high-thrust designs. Three-phase models are premium efficiency and inverter-duty rated.

Key specs

  • 56C to 3 HP (0.625 in shaft); 182–256TC; 284–365TSC to 75 HP
  • Single phase 115/230 V to 2 HP, 230 V to 10 HP
  • Three phase 230/460 V and 575 V
  • Examples: VEM3559 (3 HP, 56C, TEFC), CEM3711T (10 HP, 215TC, TEFC)

Best forReplacing the motor on a 1VR to 95VR or 1VRL to 95VRL pump without replacing the pump end.

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All Products in This Collection

Product Motor HP Frames Speeds Part numbers
Franklin Electric JM Close-Coupled Pump Motor 1–60 143JM–326JM 3600; 1800 (1–2 HP) 57
Franklin Electric JP Close-Coupled Pump Motor 3–75 145JP–365JP 3600 and 1800 54
Franklin Electric VR Series Replacement Motor 1/2–75 56C, 182–256TC, 284–365TSC 3600 (VR) and 1800 (VRL) 77

JM vs JP vs VR Series Motor

The same horsepower can come in three shaft versions. This is the one thing buyers get wrong: ordering by HP and voltage alone.

Attribute JM close-coupled JP close-coupled VR Series motor
Mounting Pump casing bolts to motor C-face; impeller on motor shaft Pump casing bolts to motor C-face; impeller on motor shaft C-face on VR motor bracket; coupling to pump shaft
Shaft extension (AH) 4.25 in (JM-1, JM-2); 5.25 in (JM-3, JM-4) 7.312 in (JP-1); 8.125 in (JP-2 to JP-4) Standard NEMA C and TC/TSC shaft
Shaft diameter (U) 0.875 in to 215JM; 1.250 in from 254JM 0.875 in to 184JP; 1.250 in from 213JP 0.625 in (56C) to 1.875 in (324–365TSC)
Flange rabbet (AK) 4.5, 8.5 or 12.5 in by fit code 4.5, 8.5 or 12.5 in by fit code 4.5 in (56C); 8.5 in (TC); 10.5 or 12.5 in (TSC)
Motor HP range 1–60 3–75 1/2–75
Frames on listing 143JM–326JM 145JP–365JP 56C, 182–256TC, 284–365TSC
Speeds 3600; 1800 at 1–2 HP TEFC 3600 and 1800 3600 (VR), 1800 (VRL)
Enclosures ODP and TEFC ODP and TEFC ODP and TEFC
Single phase 3–10 HP 3–10 HP 1/2–10 HP
Three-phase voltage 208-230/460 V on most; 230/460 V 230/460 V 230/460 V
575 V 3–50 HP, 3600 RPM TEFC 25–75 HP, 1800 RPM TEFC (WEG) 1–50 HP at 3600; 1/2–15 HP at 1800
Service factor 1.15 typical 1.15; 1.25 on WEG 575 V 1.25 on most to 1 HP; 1.15 above; 1.00 on 1Ph TC 3–10 HP
Premium efficiency / inverter duty Per motor nameplate Per motor nameplate All 3Ph models, per Franklin
Motor makers listed Baldor, Nidec Baldor, Nidec, WEG Baldor
Franklin pumps using it AG (most), D Series, FAC HC 7.5 in, HC 10 in, XS, AG packing 1VR–95VR, 1VRL–95VRL
Part numbers listed 57 54 77

Sources: Close-Coupled AG Series Catalog (motor fit codes and JM/JP motor tables), Close-Coupled HC 7.5 in and XS Series Catalogs, VR Series Catalog (motor specifications). Fit-code shaft figures are Franklin’s; confirm AK, U and AH on your pump before ordering.

Quick rule. Read the letters after the frame number. JM goes back on a JM pump, JP on a JP pump, and a C, TC or TSC nameplate on a VR or VRL pump means the VR Series motor listing. Then match HP, voltage, phase, RPM and enclosure.

Replacement Motor Selection Guide

Start from the pump you own, then narrow by site conditions. We confirm the final part number against the Franklin motor table or submittal.

Application Typical need Recommended listing Notes
AG Series close-coupled pump Same HP, 3600 or 1800 RPM JM motor (JP for packing-seal models) The AG model code gives HP, enclosure (D/T), speed (2P/4P) and phase (1/3/5)
D Series or FAC close-coupled pump Motor failure, pump end sound JM motor D Series pump end kits fit 143–184JM, 213–215JM and 254–256JM ranges
HC 7.5 in or HC 10 in Series Larger-flow close-coupled duty JP motor HC motors use JP-2 and JP-3 fit codes, 8.125 in shaft
XS Series 1800 RPM large-flow duty JP motor, 1800 RPM JP motors are used on both mechanical and packing seal XS versions
VR vertical multistage (2-pole) 3600 RPM motor VR Series motor Frame follows the pump end code: PE56 = 56C, PE18 = 180TC, PE21 = 210TC
VRL vertical multistage (4-pole) 1800 RPM motor VR Series motor, 1800 RPM variants 1/2 to 15 HP listed at 1800 RPM
Outdoor, wet, dusty or wash-down area Sealed frame TEFC variant Totally enclosed, fan cooled
Clean, dry pump room Open ventilation ODP variant Open drip-proof; match the old enclosure unless the site has changed
Variable speed drive Inverter-duty motor VR Series 3Ph motor Franklin rates VR 3Ph motors inverter duty; confirm JM/JP nameplates with us
208 V three-phase building supply 208 V rated winding JM 208-230/460 V variants For VR motors we confirm the 208 V rating in Franklin’s motor data
575 V three-phase supply 575 V three phase JM 3600 TEFC, JP 1800 TEFC, VR TEFC 575 V is TEFC only across all three listings
New pump end kit, no motor Motor to suit the kit Frame range printed on the kit listing Motor HP and service factor must cover the pump across its curve

How to Match a Replacement Motor

A replacement motor is matched, not sized from scratch: the pump already sets the frame, shaft and speed.

1. Read the old motor nameplate

Record the full frame designation including letters (for example 213JM, 184JP, 215TC), motor HP, voltage and phase, RPM, enclosure (ODP or TEFC), service factor (S.F.), full-load amps (FLA) and the motor maker’s catalog number. The frame number sets the bolt pattern and rabbet; the letters set the shaft. A 184JM and a 184JP share a frame size and HP rating range but have different shaft extensions.

2. If the nameplate is unreadable, decode the pump

Franklin model codes carry the motor. On an AG Series pump such as A2256NM-10D2P3, the tail reads 10 HP, D = ODP, 2P = 3600 RPM, 3 = three phase. On a VR Series pump the motor code reads frame letter, speed, efficiency/enclosure and voltage: J6E3 is 10 HP 210TC-family (215TC), 6 = 3600 RPM, E = premium TEFC, 3 = 230/460 V. The pump end code (PE56, PE18, PE21 and so on) confirms the frame.

3. Confirm the shaft and flange

If the old motor is gone, measure the pump: the rabbet (AK) the motor spigots into, and the shaft bore or coupling. Compare with Franklin’s fit codes below.

Fit code Flange rabbet AK (in) Shaft dia U (in) Shaft length AH (in) Frames
JM-1 4.5 0.875 4.25 143, 145, 182, 184
JM-2 8.5 0.875 4.25 213, 215
JM-3 8.5 1.250 5.25 254, 256
JM-4 12.5 1.250 5.25 284, 286, 324, 326, 364, 365
JP-1 4.5 0.875 7.312 143, 145, 182, 184
JP-2 8.5 1.250 8.125 213, 215, 254, 256
JP-3 12.5 1.250 8.125 284, 286, 324, 326
JP-4 12.5 see note 8.125 364, 365

Source: Close-Coupled AG Series Catalog, Motor Fit Codes with Dimensions. The fit-code table lists 1.250 in for JP-4 while the JP motor tables list 1.625 in for 364JP and 365JP motors; we confirm on the motor drawing. Some AG catalog rows show a different AK on individual motors, so the check on your pump governs.

4. Match voltage, phase and speed

Where two voltages are shown (230/460 V), the first is the factory wiring; voltage is changed on the motor terminal board. The VR Series manual limits supply deviation to 6% of the motor rating. A 208 V building supply needs a motor rated for 208 V; many JM listings are marked 208-230/460 V for exactly that reason.

Worked example

An AG Series A2256NM-10D2P3 pump has lost its motor. The code gives 10 HP, ODP, 3600 RPM, three phase. The AG catalog order table lists this pump with a 213JM motor, fit code JM-2. In the JM listing, the 10 HP 213JM ODP 3600 RPM three-phase motor is EJMM3312T, 208-230/460 V, FLA 26-24/12 A. Shaft check: JM-2 is 0.875 in diameter and 4.25 in long on an 8.5 in rabbet. We confirm against the AG catalog before the order is placed.

Load check on a VR motor: a CEM3711T (10 HP, 215TC, TEFC) is rated 23.2/11.6 A FLA and 27/13.5 A service-factor amps. A measured 12.5 A at 460 V is above FLA (11.6 A) but inside the 1.15 service factor (13.5 A), so the motor is working into its service factor; we would review the duty point against the pump curve.

Part-number cross-reference: one HP, three shafts

Many listed motors share a Baldor catalog number stem; the prefix marks the shaft. Order by the full number on your nameplate.

HP / enclosure (3Ph, 3600 RPM) VR Series (TC/TSC) JM listing JP listing
5 HP ODP CEM3212T, 182TC EJMM3212T, 182JM EJPM3212T, 182JP
7-1/2 HP ODP CEM3219T, 184TC EJMM3219T, 184JM EJPM3219T, 184JP
15 HP ODP CEM3314T, 215TC EJMM3314T, 215JM EJPM3314T, 215JP
25 HP ODP CEM2516T, 256TC EJMM2516T, 256JM EJPM2516T, 256JP
5 HP TEFC CEM3613T, 184TC EJMM3613T, 184JM EJPM3613T, 184JP
10 HP TEFC CEM3711T, 215TC EJMM3711T, 215JM EJPM3711T, 215JP
40 HP TEFC CEM4109T, 324TSC EJMM4109T, 286JM EJPM4109T, 324JP
50 HP TEFC CEM4114T, 326TSC EJMM4114T, 324JM EJPM4114T, 326JP

What to send us

A clear photo of the motor nameplate, a photo of the pump nameplate or model code, supply voltage and phase, whether the motor is indoors or outdoors, and whether it runs on a VFD. Email sales@watermainsupply.com or call 1-888.510.4036.

Motor Ratings: Full-Load Amps and Service Factor

Documented Franklin figures for three-phase ODP motors at 3600 RPM, 230/460 V (JM values shown as 208-230/460 V where listed). Nameplate figures on the supplied motor govern.

Motor HP VR Series motor, FLA (A) JM motor, FLA (A) JP motor, FLA (A) S.F. (VR / JP)
3 VEM31158, 56C: 7.6/3.8 EJMM3158T, 145JM: 8.0-7.6/3.8 EJPM3158T, 145JP: 7.6/3.8 1.15
5 CEM3212T, 182TC: 12/6 EJMM3212T, 182JM: 12.4-11.8/5.9 EJPM3212T, 182JP: 12/6 1.15
7-1/2 CEM3219T, 184TC: 17.2/8.6 EJMM3219T, 184JM: 18.4-17.4/8.7 EJPM3219T, 184JP: 17.2/8.6 1.15
10 CEM3312T, 213TC: 24/12 EJMM3312T, 213JM: 26-24/12 ODP at 1800 RPM on listing (EJPM3313T) 1.15
15 CEM3314T, 215TC: 35/17.5 EJMM3314T, 215JM: 37.4-35.4/17.7 EJPM3314T, 215JP: 35/17.5 1.15
20 CEM2514T, 256TC: 47/23.5 EJMM2514T, 254JM: 50-47/23.5 EJPM2514T, 254JP: 47/23.5 1.15
25 CEM2516T, 256TC: 56/28 EJMM2516T, 256JM: 62-56/28 EJPM2516T, 256JP: 56/28 1.15
30 TEFC only on listing EJMM2534T, 284JM: 74-66/33 EJPM2534T, 284JP: 66/33 1.15
40 TEFC only on listing EJMM2538T, 286JM: 99-90/45 EJPM2538T, 286JP: 90/45 1.15
50 EM2542T-M13B, 324TSC: per nameplate EJMM2542T, 324JM: 116/58 EJPM2542T, 324JP: 116/58 1.15

Sources: Close-Coupled AG Series Catalog (JM and JP motor specifications), Close-Coupled HC 7.5 in Series Catalog (JP service factor), VR Series Catalog (VR motor specifications, Baldor data). FLA shown as low-voltage/high-voltage.

Service factor by listing

Motor group Service factor Example What it means on site
VR 1/2–1 HP 56C, 3600 RPM 1.25 VL3509: 11.8/5.9 A FLA, 14/7 A SFA 25% continuous load margin
VR 1Ph 1-1/2–3 HP 56C 1.15 PCL3519M: 12.5 A FLA, 14.6 A SFA 15% margin
VR 1Ph TC frame, 3–10 HP 1.00 CL3711T: 40 A FLA No margin above nameplate HP
VR 3Ph, 1-1/2 HP and up 1.15 CEM4114T: 112/56 A FLA, 128/64 A SFA 15% margin
JP Baldor and Nidec 1.15 EJPM3711T: 23.6/11.8 A FLA, 27/13.5 A SFA 15% margin
JP WEG 575 V 1.25 575 V TEFC W22 models 25% margin

JP service factors from the Close-Coupled HC 7.5 in Series Catalog; VR figures from the VR Series Catalog. JM motor tables in the AG catalog list FLA without S.F.; we confirm from the nameplate data. Request the manufacturer motor data sheet for your exact part number.

Why These Motors Work on a Pump

What the design does, and why it matters when the motor goes back on the pump.

Close-Coupled C-Face

On JM and JP motors the pump casing bolts directly to the motor face and the impeller rides on the motor shaft. No coupling, no baseplate, no alignment job after the swap.

Standard Fit Codes

Franklin groups frames into fit codes (JM-1 to JM-4, JP-1 to JP-4) with a set rabbet, shaft diameter and shaft length, so one pump end kit covers a range of motor frames.

Thrust Carried by the Pump

The VR pump end has its own oversized thrust bearing. The motor only turns the shaft, so a standard NEMA C-face motor replaces it with no high-thrust special order.

Premium Efficiency

Franklin specifies all VR Series three-phase motors as premium efficiency, which lowers running cost on booster and process pumps that run long hours.

Inverter-Duty Rated

VR Series three-phase motors are inverter-duty rated for variable speed control, including constant-pressure boosting from a VFD panel.

Service Factor Margin

A 1.15 service factor on most listed motors lets the pump run out on its curve without tripping, provided amps stay within the nameplate service-factor amps.

Dual-Voltage Windings

230/460 V and 208-230/460 V motors re-wire on the terminal board, so one part number serves several building supplies.

ODP or TEFC

Open drip-proof for clean, dry pump rooms; totally enclosed fan-cooled for outdoor, dusty or wash-down locations. Every listing offers both.

Related Pump End Kits, Parts and Drives

Rebuilding the pump at the same time as the motor swap, or adding speed control? These fit the same frames.

AG Series Pump End Kit

JM and JP frame ranges from 143–145JM to 284–326JM; no motor.

D Series Pump End Kit

Fits 143–184JM to 284–324JM motors.

HC Series Pump End Kit

Fits 213–256JP to 284–326JP motors.

XS Series Pump End Kit

Fits 213–256JP to 364–365JP motors.

FAC Pump End Kit

Close-coupled FAC end for JM motors.

Industrial Centrifugal Mechanical Seal

Replace the seal whenever the motor comes off a close-coupled pump.

VR Series Mechanical Seal Kit

Cartridge seal for VR and VRL pumps.

X-Drive CEN VFD Panel

Variable speed for centrifugal pumps; pairs with inverter-duty motors.

VR Vertical Multistage Pumps

Complete 1VR to 95VR and VRL pump-motor units.

Pump Ends and Stacks

VR pump ends and replacement stacks, no motor.

Every motor, pump end and part on these pages is genuine Franklin Electric equipment, factory-new in original packaging. Browse Franklin Electric repair parts and accessories and Franklin Electric control boxes and drives.

Why Buy Franklin Replacement Motors from Watermain Supply

Engineering-Led Sizing

We match the motor to your pump from the nameplate or model code: frame letters, shaft, voltage, speed and service factor, checked against Franklin’s motor tables.

Multi-Brand Perspective

We work across pump and motor brands. If Franklin Electric is not the right fit, we will say so and quote the one that is.

Account Terms Available

Net-30 for qualified contractor, property-management and municipal accounts.

Parts & Aftermarket

Motors, pump end kits, seals and repair kits on one quote, so the rebuild is done in one visit.

Correct U.S. 60 Hz Build

The right frame, voltage and phase for a U.S. 60 Hz supply, including 208 V and 575 V variants where Franklin lists them.

Houston-Based, Gulf Coast Focus

Based in Houston, serving the Gulf Coast, with one order for pump, motor, controls and parts.

Franklin Replacement Motor FAQ

Straight answers to the questions we get most on motor replacements.

What is the difference between a JM and a JP motor?

Both are NEMA close-coupled pump motors with the impeller mounted on the motor shaft. The JP shaft extension is longer: 7.312 to 8.125 in against 4.25 to 5.25 in for JM, per Franklin’s fit-code table. They are not interchangeable, so match the letters on the old nameplate.

Can I put a standard TC motor on a close-coupled pump?

A close-coupled pump needs the JM or JP shaft it was built for, because the impeller mounts on the motor shaft. TC and TSC motors are for coupled pumps such as the VR Series, where the pump has its own shaft and thrust bearing.

What warranty comes with a Franklin replacement motor?

Franklin’s U.S. Limited Warranty runs 1 year from installation or 2 years from manufacture, whichever comes first, per the End Suction Centrifugal Owner’s Manual. For motors Franklin does not build, such as Baldor, Nidec and WEG, coverage follows the motor maker’s warranty to Franklin. Full terms and conditions are in the manufacturer’s manual.

How do I find the right motor if the nameplate is gone?

Use the pump model code. On an AG Series pump the tail gives HP, enclosure, speed and phase; on a VR Series pump the motor code and pump end code (PE56, PE18, PE21) give the frame. Send us the pump code and we match it to the Franklin motor table.

Should I choose ODP or TEFC?

ODP suits clean, dry indoor pump rooms. TEFC suits outdoor, dusty, humid or wash-down locations. Match the old enclosure unless the site conditions have changed. All 575 V motors on these listings are TEFC.

Will a VR Series motor run on a VFD?

Yes. Franklin specifies all VR Series three-phase motors as premium efficiency and inverter-duty rated. For JM and JP motors we confirm the inverter rating from the motor maker’s data for your part number.

Can I run a 230/460 V motor on 208 V?

Only if the nameplate includes 208 V. Many JM motors are listed as 208-230/460 V for that reason. The VR Series manual limits supply voltage deviation to 6% of the motor rating.

Do I need a new seal when I replace the motor?

On a close-coupled pump the seal rides on the motor shaft, so replacing the mechanical seal at the same time is good practice. Check the shaft and seal faces whenever the pump is opened.

How long does a replacement motor take to arrive?

Lead time depends on the part number and the motor maker’s current availability. We confirm lead time with the quote.

Ready to Replace Your Pump Motor?

Send the motor or pump nameplate and we will confirm the Franklin Electric part number, frame and voltage before you order.

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Technical data on this page is taken from Franklin Electric U.S. 60 Hz product literature and is subject to change by the manufacturer. Confirm against the current installation manual and pump curve before specifying.
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