Overview
The Bodine Electric KCI-23 AC motor is a fractional horsepower industrial motor engineered for general-purpose automation and control applications. Operating at 115V with a rated speed of 1550RPM and delivering 1/450HP output, this motor is built for reliable operation in diverse industrial settings. Bodine Electric designs and manufactures over 1,300 standard products and thousands of custom motor and gearmotor solutions, making the KCI-23 series a trusted choice for maintenance teams, integrators, and OEMs seeking compact, efficient electric motor solutions.
Key Features
- Single-phase AC operation at 115V, 60Hz standard
- High-speed motor with 1550RPM nominal speed
- Fractional horsepower rating (1/450HP) suitable for light to moderate duty applications
- General-purpose design compatible with standard industrial mounting and coupling systems
- Bodine Electric brand heritage ensures quality construction and field-proven reliability
Technical Specifications
The following specifications apply to this Bodine Electric KCI-23 unit:
- Input Voltage: 115V AC
- Frequency: 60Hz (standard North American)
- Phase: Single-phase (1-phase)
- Speed (No-Load): 1550RPM
- Horsepower Output: 1/450HP
- Motor Type: AC induction motor
- Series: KCI-23
Typical Applications
The KCI-23 motor serves well in the following industrial and commercial environments:
- Industrial automation control equipment and machinery
- Auxiliary drive systems and material handling equipment
- OEM factory automation equipment requiring fractional horsepower drive
- Compressor and pump motor replacement applications
- Conveyor system auxiliary drives and controls
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard industrial electric motor mounting footprints and coupling systems
- 115V AC single-phase industrial control circuits
- General-purpose machinery and equipment designed for fractional horsepower AC motors
- Industrial automation systems and auxiliary drive applications
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator or equipment documentation before ordering. The KCI-23 series may replace other Bodine fractional horsepower AC motors in equivalent voltage/speed/HP ratings. Consult manufacturer documentation or contact your distributor for cross-reference compatibility.
Works With
- Standard industrial 115V AC control systems
- Manual motor starters and soft-start controllers
- Thermal overload protection devices (OL relays)
- Capacitor-start or permanent-split-capacitor (PSC) motor circuit configurations
- Standard industrial coupling and pulley systems
