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Horsepower: The motive energy required to raise 550# one foot in one second, friction disregarded.

Brake Horsepower (BHP): The measure of an engine’s horsepower without the loss in power caused by the gearbox, generator, differential, water pump, and other auxiliary components. Horsepower delivered to the rear w . . . View Full Definition

Fractional-Horsepower Motor: A motor usually built in a frame smaller than that having a continuous rating of one horsepower, open construction, at 1700 -1800 rpm. Within NEMA frame sizes FHP encompasses the 42, 48 and . . . View Full Definition

Horsepower (HP): A measure of power calculated by multiplying torque times speed and dividing by a constant based on the unit of measure used. At the same torque, or pull on the belt, a reduction of speed re . . . View Full Definition

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Full-Load Torque: That torque of a motor necessary to produce its rated horsepower at full-load speed, sometimes referred to as running torque.

Multi-Speed Motors: A motor wound in such a way that varying connections at the starter can change the speed to a predetermined speed. The most common multi-speed motor is a two speed although three- and four-s . . . View Full Definition

U Frame: A previously used NEMA designation indicating frame size and dimension (prior to 1965 the standard frame sizes per horsepower rating).

Watt: A unit of power. Named after James Watt for his contributions to the development of the steam engine.

Voltage: Voltage is an electrical charge, or potential difference, between two points, one being of higher relative voltage than the other is. A 1.5-volt 'C' battery has 1.5 volts of difference betwe . . . View Full Definition