Reliance Electric Company FM56C AC Induction Motor

Reliance Electric FM56C AC Induction Motor is a 56C-frame, three‑phase general‑purpose motor designed for compact drive duty in industrial equipment, conveyors, and pumps. In typical FM56C configurations, you’ll find about 1/2 horsepower at 60 Hz, with 230/480 V three‑phase operation, and current draws around 1.5 A at 230 V or 0.75 A at 480 V; two‑pole designs run up to about 3,450 rpm, while other pole configurations in the 56C family report around 1,725 rpm. The FM56C family is part of Reliance Electric’s legacy line, now commonly carried under Baldor‑Reliance (ABB) catalogs, and is widely cross‑referenced in distributor listings as FM56C or related 56C‑frame models. Across catalogs and surplus listings, related frame codes such as EA56C, FC56C, and P56C appear, confirming the 56C‑frame family spans multiple voltage options and horsepower points while preserving a common mechanical footprint.