MOTOR ENCLOSURE

Motor Enclosures
An enclosure protects a motor from contaminants in
the environment in which it is operating. In addition,
the type of enclosure affects the cooling of the motor.
Enclosures are categorized as either open or totally
enclosed, and there are different types of enclosures
within each category.
Types of Induction Motor Enclosure
1. Open Drip Proof (ODP)
2. Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC)
3. Totally Enclosed Non-Ventilated (TENV)
4. Totally Enclosed Blower Cooled (TEBC)
5. Totally Enclosed Air Over (TEAO)
6. Totally Enclosed Wash Down (TEWD)
7. Explosion Proof Enclosures (XP)
Important role of Enclosure

The enclosure of the motor must protect the windings,

bearings, and other mechanical parts from moisture,
chemicals, mechanical damage and abrasion from dirt.
1. Open Drip Proof (ODP)

Cooling air flows inside motor directly from the outside

using fans built inside the motor. Water dripping at up to
a 15 degree angle from vertical will not enter the motor.
Suitable for most indoor or protected areas which have
relatively clean environments.
- indoor applications in relatively clean, dry locations.
2. Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC)

This enclosure type has an external fan which blows air

across the motor frame's external cooling fins. The air
inside the motor recirculates and is cooled by heat
transfer through the frame.
- pumps
- fans
- compressors
3. Totally Enclosed Non-Ventilated (TENV)

Similar to TEFC but the motor is designed with a low

enough temperature rise so that an external fan is not
required for cooling, or duty is limited so the motor
does not overheat.
- Textile
- Automotive
- Foundry
- Paper mills
4. Totally Enclosed Blower Cooled (TEBC)

Totally enclosed motor constructed with a fan on the

opposite end of motor shaft designed to blow cooling air
over the motor. The fan is powered separately from the
motor to provide constant air flow whether the motor is
running or stopped.
- Farm Duty Motors
- Rock Crusher Motors
- Pool Pump Motors
5. Totally Enclosed Air Over (TEAO)

This enclosure is similar to TEFC but does not

have its own cooling fan, rather it sits in an
airstream such as in a ventilating duct. Most often,
this motor is powering a direct-coupled fan and is
mounted right in the air duct that it is blowing air
through.
- Refrigeration Duty
- Air Conditioner
- Condenser Fan
6. Totally Enclosed Wash Down (TEWD)

Wash down motors are designed to withstand high

pressure wash-downs or other high humidity or wet
environments. Can be used in extremely moist or
chemical environments, but are not designed for
hazardous locations.
- food processing and packaging
- pharmaceuticals
7. Explosion Proof Enclosures (XP)

Explosion-proof motors are intended for use in

hazardous locations, which are classified according to
the nature of the hazard.
- atmospheres containing gases or hazardous dusts
- chemical plants
- in oil industry
- in gas works
- in wood and plastic processing industry or in agriculture
 TEFC XP

Explosion Proof similar design and appearance with the TEFC type
but for XP enclosures are made from cast iron material to stand from
hazardous impacts.
Explosion Proof are classified in specific categories (Class,
Group, and Division) depending upon the application and
environment.

Class 1 indicates combustible gases or vapors.

Class 2 indicates combustible or electrically conductive dust.

Class 3 indicates easily ignitable fibers or flyings.