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  1. Lost_Case

    Motor Frame Material Make Up

    I am just looking for basic information. I have called around to a few motor manufactures and all have claimed proprietary metal formulations. I had one shop tell me that a motor frame could be built of rolling steel and forming the frame that way versus going through a cast process.
  2. Lost_Case

    Motor Frame Material Make Up

    What type of cast iron material are modern electric motor frames made from? I had an engineer tell me gray iron. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
  3. Lost_Case

    Proper Name for Terminal Box and Supply Chain

    I found a reliable source in Long Island, New York with Relay & Control Inc. They had in their parts listing the exact size I needed!
  4. Lost_Case

    Proper Name for Terminal Box and Supply Chain

    Thank you itsmoked! The original motor manufacturer is out of business but will consult with a metal shop to recreate the specs I need.
  5. Lost_Case

    Proper Name for Terminal Box and Supply Chain

    Now that we have established common names, do any of you have a list of suppliers for these boxes?
  6. Lost_Case

    Proper Name for Terminal Box and Supply Chain

    I loving calling around asking for electric motor parts. Most shops know it as a peckerhead but do not list it as such and that is where getting the correct industrial name is important.
  7. Lost_Case

    Proper Name for Terminal Box and Supply Chain

    I did not locate any of what I am looking for there. Thank you for the suggestion. I did find some other useful things though.
  8. Lost_Case

    Proper Name for Terminal Box and Supply Chain

    Hello, I am looking for the proper name of this electric motor terminal box in the the attached picture. In doing research this box has been referred to as the following: *Peckerhead *Conduit Box *Connector Box *Terminal Box *Thermal Block Box Which one is the proper term? Also can any of...

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