Electric Motors
Explosion Proof
Explosion Proof motors are designed for use in hazardous environments having certain explosive gases or materials present. When choosing an Explosion Proof motor, it is important to select a motor that is approved for use in the specific class and group that defines the hazardous environment the motor will run in.
ESR Motor Systems stocks a variety of Explosion Proof motors. We have access to Explosion Proof motors from most of the motor manufacturers we represent.
Featured Manufacturers:

Siemens XP100 Explosion Proof motors are suitable for use in Class I, Groups C & D, Class II, Groups F & G, Division 1 hazardous areas. Siemens also offers a single label explosion proof motor good for Class 1, Group D, Division 1 hazardous areas. These motors range from 1 to 300 horsepower and feature 4:1 constant torque and 20:1 variable torque VFD operation.
ESR keeps a variety of Siemens explosion proof motors in stock


Toshiba's Explosion Proof motors are approved for Class I, Division 1, Group D, Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, and G hazardous areas. Toshiba Explosion Proof motors are available from 3/4 to 350 horsepower. They are an ideal choice for your toughest hazardous environments and applications.
ESR keeps a variety of Toshiba Explosion Proof motors in stock.


Marathon Electric Explosion Proof motors are approved for Class I and II, Groups C, D, F & G hazardous areas. These motors range from 3/4 to 350 horsepower and most motors feature 10:1 constant torque capability.
ESR has quick access to explosion proof motors at a Marathon warehouse located just 30 minutes away.


Nidec/US Motors offers offers dual label Explosion Proof motors up to 200 horsepower and single label Explosion Proof motors up to 100 horsepower. They also offer Explosion Proof close-coupled pump motors and single phase motors.


Baldor offers both single and three phase explosion proof motors. These motors are approved for Class I, Group D and Class I, Group C & D and Class II, Group F & G. They range in horsepower from 1/4 to 300 horsepower.
ESR has quick access to Baldor Explosion Proof motors at a nearby warehouse.


Leeson's line of Explosion Proof motors are approved for Class I, Groups C & D and Class II, Groups F & G hazardous locations. Both single and three phase motors are available and horsepowers range from 1/3 to 250.
ESR has quick access to explosion proof motors at Leeson's warehouse located less than 30 minutes away.

Literature
Specifications
- Phase: Single Phase, Three Phase
- Horsepower: 1/3 - 350
- Voltage: 115/208-230, 208-230/460, 230/460, 460, 575
- Enclosure: TEFC
- Material: Rolled Steel, Cast Iron
- Efficiency: Premium Efficient
- Cycle: 50Hz, 60Hz
Applications
- Petrochemical & Gas
- Grain & Feed Mills
- Pharmaceuticals
- Pumps
- Fans
- Compressors
- Conveyors
- Material Handling
- UL & CSA Listed Hazardous Locations