Aurora Motors - Vertical Pump Motor Manufacturer

WP1 Enclosures

WP1 inverter-duty vertical pump motors

Available with hollow or solid shafts, Aurora WP1 Vertical Pump Motors (P-Base Type) are rapidly becoming the most recognized motor in the industry. Our robust motor performs under the most strenuous and extreme conditions and is built from the highest quality materials. Innovation and quality have always been among our top priorities and why we have made major strides in all sectors of the VHS market. We can tailor our motors to our customers’ specific requirements, up to 10,000 hp.

Wide product range to meet your needs

Our commitment to continual innovation and growth is reflected in our wide range of available products. In addition to the range of motor configurations below, we have a limited stock of 6-pole, TEFC, and solid shaft models. Plus we offer a range of frame sizes from 213 to 5808 to deliver the power you need.

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Identical drop-in replacements for most recognized brand names

Vertical hollow shaft motors are designed primarily for deep well turbine pump applications. Our motors are high efficiency, high starting torque, quiet running, with low vibration and low temperature rise.

Aurora motors provide long and trouble-free service under challenging conditions with minimum maintenance requirements.

WP1 Motors
  • Premium features include:
  • Cast iron construction
  • Hi-torque, Hi-thrust design (double stack thrust bearings standard in 5800 series)
  • Precision balancing
  • Class ‘F’ insulation
  • Class ‘F’ Temperature Rise @ 1.15
  • Oversized angular contact ball bearing
  • Large oil reservoir (324TP-5809TP)
  • Double VPI treatment
  • Space heaters and RTDs
  • Forged ball-type non-reverse ratchet
  • 6 & 12 leads for starting capability (PWS capable)
  • Thermistors PTC style
  • Product options:
  • Alternate couplings
  • Alternate bases
  • Vertical solid shaft (upon order)
  • Insulated thrust bearings
  • TEFC enclosure
  • Low/Medium/High Voltage
  • 2/4/6/8 pole

RELIABILITY MATTERS.