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Motor, Electric

Object number2018.148.3

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1886 - 1945)

Datec. 1909

OriginPittsburgh, PA

OriginPittsburg, PA

MediumMetal; Paint; Fabric; Electrical tape

Credit LineGift of George A. Simmons

DescriptionType AR electric induction motor.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 23 × 33.5 × 29.5 in. (58.4 × 85.1 × 74.9 cm)
MarksOn the hub of the metal side cage is raised text "WESTINHOUSE".

Raised text on either side of top at center "WESTINGHOUSE".

Metal plate on one side of central body has text "WESTINGHOUSE / ELECTRIC & MFG. CO. / PITTSBURG, PA., U.S.A. / Type AR / Induction Motor / Constant Speed / 5 H.P. 220/110 Volts / 25/50 Amps per terminal / 1 Phase 30 Cycles / 1750 R.P.M. at full load / Style No. 147156 / Serial No. 849389 / PATENTED NOV. 26, '95 MAY 4, '97 MAY 11, '97 / SEPT. 14, '97 MAR. 1, '98 SEPT. 14, '09 / 1894 (1-25-11)".
Historical NotesThe Simmons Foundry and Machine Shop was established by Simeon R. Simmons of Monongahela, Pennsylvania in the early 1900s. In 1911, cousins of Simeon, Perry, and Frank Simmons founded the McPherson and Simmons Construction Company which today continues as McPherson, Simmons Brothers & Sons and specializes in the design or renovation of religious and institutional spaces.

Related institution Simmons Foundry and Machine Company

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