ABB 7BVBM3538-S Unit Handling Motor - CE/CSA
Part Number: 7BVBM3538-S
Quick Summary
ABB 7BVBM3538-S Unit Handling motor provides a compact 0.5 HP drive for conveyors, sorters, and material-handling lines. It is designed to integrate with common 208-230/460 V, 3-phase systems while occupying a minimal footprint. The motor addresses common pain points like installation complexity, space constraints, and cross-border sourcing by offering a robust US-origin build with fast availability. Certifications include CE, CSA, UR, and WEEE, ensuring regulatory alignment across global plants. With a TEFC enclosure, 56C frame, C-face mounting, and a 1.15 service factor, it delivers reliable performance in continuous duty. This combination supports efficient uptime, straightforward maintenance, and favorable total cost of ownership for automation projects.
Product Information
Extended Description
7BVBM3538-S ABB: Unit Handling 0.5 Hp 208 V (VBM3538-S)
Configuration Only
No
Country of Origin
United States (US)
Lead Time
0 day
Made To Order
No
Product Sales Status
Active
Quote Only
No
Stocked At Warehouses
EGAUT001EXPU
Warranty Return
Product under warranty must be returned
Configuration Only
No
Country of Origin
United States (US)
Lead Time
0 day
Made To Order
No
Product Sales Status
Active
Quote Only
No
Stocked At Warehouses
GBINS001EXPU
Warranty Return
Product under warranty must be returned
Country of Origin
United States (US)
Lead Time
0 day
Made To Order
No
Product Sales Status
Active
Quote Only
No
Stocked At Warehouses
SGIND004EXPU
Warranty Return
Product under warranty must be returned
Country of Origin
United States (US)
Lead Time
0 day
Made To Order
No
Product Sales Status
Active
Quote Only
No
Stocked At Warehouses
USABB014EXPU
Warranty Return
Product under warranty must be returned
ABB Type Designation
.5/.37 KWHP,1775RPM,3PH,60HZ,56C,35
Ambient Temperature
40 °C
Bearing
6205, Ball
Bearing NDE
6205
Brake Present
Yes
Brand / Label
Baldor-Reliance
Catalog Number
VBM3538-S
Certification Agency
CE | CSA | UR | WEEE
Country of Origin
United States (US)
Customs Tariff Number
85015100
Design
B
Dimension Diagram
35LYX055: Dimension Sheet
Drive End Flange Type
C-Face
ETIM 7
EC001851 - Electric motor
Efficiency Level
Not Regulated / Exempt | Undefined Efficiency
Electrical Data
Enclosure Type
TEFC
Frame Material
Steel
Frame Size
56
Frequency (f)
60 Hz
Global Commercial Alias
VBM3538-S
Gross Volume
3496.049 inÂł
Gross Weight
41 lb
Horsepower Rating UL/CSA
0.500 Hp
IDEA Granular Category Code (IGCC)
1325 >> General purpose motor AC
Insulation Class
F
Invoice Description
.5/.37 KWHP,1775RPM,3PH,60HZ,56C,3514M,T
Made To Order
No
Medium Description
Unit Handling, 0.5 HP, 1800 RPM, Frame Size 56C, C-Face Mounting, 3 Phase, TEFC Enclosure, 208-230/460 V, 60 Hz (VBM3538-S)
Minimum Order Quantity
1 piece
Motor Base Type
Footless
Motor Frame Size
56C
Mounting Orientation
Horizontal
Mounting Position
F3
NEMA Design Code
B
Number of Phases
3
Number of Poles
4P
Number of Poles (High)
4
Number of Speeds
Single Speed
Order Multiple
1 piece
Output Power
0.5 Hp
Power Factor
62 %
Product Name
Unit Handling
Product Net Depth / Length
19.375 in
Product Net Height
13.123 in
Product Net Weight
41 lb
Product Net Width
13.75 in
Product Type
Undefined
Quote Only
No
Rated Current (In)
1.9 A | 1.8 A | 0.9 A
Rated Efficiency
78.20 %
Rated Speed
1770 r/min
Replaced Product ID (OLD)
7B35X055G069G2
Selling Unit of Measure
piece
Service Factor
1.15
Service Factor Percentage
1.15 %
Shaft Diameter
0.63 in
Short Description
0.5 HP, 1800 RPM, Frame Size 56C, C-Face, 3 PH, TEFC, 208-230/460 V
Standards
NEMA
Starting of Motor
Direct On Line
Stocked At (Warehouses)
China | Alabama, United States | Alaska, United States
Synchronous Speed (vsyn)
1800 r/min
Type of Duty
Continuous
UNSPSC
26101112
Voltage Rating
208 V | 230 V | 460 V
WEEE Category
4. Large Equipment (Any External Dimension More Than 50 cm)
Feature → Business Impact → Application: 0.5 HP, 3-phase, 60 Hz, 208-230/460 V configuration provides flexible power compatibility across regional plants, enabling straightforward installation on existing lines and machinery without costly transformers. This translates to reduced wiring complexity and faster commissioning for unit-handling systems such as conveyors and feeders. Feature → Business Impact → Application: TEFC enclosure and 56C frame deliver rugged protection on shop floors, minimizing environmental ingress and maintenance downtime while supporting long service life in continuous operation. This is ideal for material-handling applications where reliability and low total cost of ownership are critical. Feature → Business Impact → Application: C-Face mounting and horizontal orientation simplify mechanical integration with gearboxes and pulleys, reducing alignment time and enabling compact layouts in tight automation cells. This supports quick upgrades or retrofits in sorting lines and bagging stations. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Brake present enables safe controlled stops in packaging, order fulfillment, and sorting operations, improving operator safety and process control in high-speed lines. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 1.15 service factor and rated efficiency around 78% deliver energy efficiency and headroom for load variations, reducing energy costs and improving overall equipment uptime. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 56C frame, 19.375 in length, 13.75 in width, 13.123 in height, and 0.63 in shaft diameter provide a predictable footprint and straightforward mounting within existing automation racks, ensuring compatibility with standard drive-end flanges and couplings. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 0.5 HP design with DOL starting supports rapid line startup while maintaining controllable performance when paired with VFDs for soft-start scenarios; ideal for conveyors, lift systems, and material-transfer stations. Feature → Business Impact → Application: US-origin manufacturing and CE/CSA/UR/WEEE certifications reduce supply-chain risk, expedite procurement, and help satisfy plant-wide compliance requirements across multi-site operations.
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