ROSTA Motorbases

Self-tensioning Motor Mounts for all Friction Belt Drives

slippage-free belt protecting maintenance-free

ROSTA
 Customer Benefits of the ROSTA

Offers short-term slippage

MB 27
by the start-up of large inertias,
avoiding excessive tension
on belt-carcass!

Offers fast belt changing,

no need of complex
readjustment of the pulleys!

Fully maintenance-free tensioning system,

MB 38 no need of periodical compensation
of belt elongation!
Motorbases

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Motorbases in Friction Belt Drives

MB 50
Prevents from slack accruement,
avoids heat generating slippage of the belts
and averts from premature belt failure!

Offers ideal belt tension,

constant transmission of nominal torque,
less energy consumption,
can lead to threefold belt lifetime!
MB 70

Noiseless power transmission,

all time ideally tightened belt sets!

MB 100

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 Selection table of ROSTA Motorbases
according to the motor frame sizes
IEC NEMA

Type of
Motor P [kW] P [kW] Motor P [HP] P [HP] Details Standard Design
Motorbase
Frame 1000 min1 1500 min1 Frame 1200 min1 1800 min1
Size 6-pole motor 4-pole motor Size 6-pole motor 4-pole motor

90S 0.75 1.1 143T 0.75 1

90L 1.1 1.5 145T 1 1.5 / 2

MB27
Pages
MB 27120
100L 1.5 2.2 / 3 182T 1.5 3 5.65.7

112M 2.2 4 184T 2 5

132S 3 5.5 213T 3 7.5

132M 4 / 5.5 7.5 215T 5 10

MB38
Pages
MB 38300
5.65.7
160M 7.5 11 254T 7.5 15
160L 11 15 256T 10 20

132S 3 5.5 213T 3 7.5

MB 50160
132M 4/5.5 7.5 215T 5 10

MB50
160M 7.5 11 254T 7.5 15 MB 50200 or
160L 11 15 256T 10 20 MB 50270-1 Gen 15

180M 18.5 284T 15 25 MB 50270 or Pages

180L 15 22 286T 20 30 MB 50270-2 Gen 15 5.85.11
MB 50 Gen 15
324T 25 40 MB 50400 or
200L 18.5 / 22 30
326T 30 50 MB 50400 Gen 15

225S 37 364T 40 60 MB 50500 or

225M 30 45 365T 50 75 MB 50500 Gen 15

250M 37 55 404T 60 100 MB 70400

280S 45 75 405T 75 100 / 125

MB 70550
280M 55 90 444T 100 125 / 150
MB70

Pages
5.125.13
315S 75 110 445T 125 / 150 150 / 200 MB 70650

315M 90 / 110 132160 447T 150200 200250

315L 110160 160200 449T 200300 250300
MB 70800

315M 90 / 110 132160 447T 150200 200250

315L 110160 160200 449T 200300 250300
MB100

Pages
355S 132160 200250 MB 100750
5.145.15
355M 200250 250 586/7 250350 300350
Motorbases

355L 200250 250

ROSTA Motorbases up to 560 kW (760HP) upon request. Please contact ROSTA with your application details.

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Test forces for ideal belt tensioning Test force table by initial V-belt installation
The ROSTA Motorbase is offering with its mechanical (standard values for the most common types of V-belts)
pretensioning device the ideal calibration of the rele- Width Height Diam. of smaller Initial operation Operational
vant belt tension, based on the test force recommenda- V-belt type
[in] [in] pulley [in] test-force FI** [lb] test-force FO** [lb]
tions of the belt suppliers. These recommended test XPZ, SPZ 0.39 0.31 2.20 - 2.80 4.5 3.6
forces for the most common V-belt sizes are mentioned 2.95 - 3.54 4.9 4.0
in the test force table on the right. 3.74 - 4.92 5.6 4.5
4.92 6.3 5.0
XPA, SPA 0.51 0.39 3.15 - 3.94 6.3 5.0
4.17 - 5.51 8.5 6.8
0.63 inch belt deflection
5.91 - 7.87 10.1 8.1
7.87 11.2 9.0
XPB, SPB 0.63 0.51 4.41 - 6.30 11.2 9.0
6.69 - 8.82 13.9 11.2
9.29 - 13.98 17.3 13.8
13.98 18.2 14.6
XPC, SPC 0.87 0.71 8.82 - 9.84 19.6 15.6
10.43 - 13.98 25.9 20.7
14.76 32.4 25.9
per 39.37 inch centre distance
Z 0.39 0.24 2.20 - 3.94 1.1 - 1.7

A 0.51 0.31 3.15 - 5.51 2.2 - 3.4

B 0.67 0.39 4.92 - 7.87 4.5 - 6.7

Exception
For screen applications the belt only tighten enough that C 0.87 0.47 7.87 - 15.75 9.0 - 13.5
they do not slip during start-up and operation. D 1.26 0.75 13.98 - 23.62 15.7 - 23.6

** Test force for V-belts. By ideal belt tensioning a deflection of 0.63 inch per 39.37 inch pul-
ley center distance shall occur. (By shorter or longer span, the value 0.63 inch has to be in-
terpolated.)

Usual positioning of the ROSTA Motorbase

These recommendations are based on practical experience, a test run will show the ideal adjustment.

Screen drive applications

Overhead Configuration Along-Side Configuration Foot-Mounting Configuration, Feeder
Extended off-set and larger Motorbase
ca.15 Motor ca. +15 to +45 size recommended.
Motor ca. 15 to 45
ca.45

ca.15
ca.30

Pump drive applications Crusher applications

Overhead Configuration Along-Side Configuration Variable Loads
Motor plate off-set, towards the pretensioning device. Motor plate off-set, towards the pretensioning device.

ca.30
Motorbases

ca.15

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 Motorbases
Type MB 27
Type MB 38

9.06 7.28

A B

Offset 2.36
* K

0.39

3.96
2.68
MB 27120

0.16
0.98 0.43

0.98
1.18 6.30 (1.18) 1.97 6.46 (1.18)

8.66 10.71

12.20 12.20

A B

Offset 1.97
* K

0.47

6.38
4.72

0.53
1.38

MB 38300

0.24
0.79
1.97 9.84 (1.97) 2.17 10.43 (2.17)

15.28 16.24

IEC (mm) NEMA (inch)

Weight
Art. No. Type Motor Frame Motor Frame
A B K A B K [lb]
Size Size

90S 140 100 10.5 143T 5.51 4.02 0.41

90L 140 125 10.5 145T 5.51 5.00 0.41
02200201 MB27120 17.6
100L 160 140 10.5 182T 7.48 4.49 0.41

112M 190 140 10.5 184T 7.48 5.51 0.41

132S 216 140 M10 213T 8.50 5.51 M10

132M 216 178 M10 215T 8.50 7.01 M10
02000301 MB38300 57.3
160M 254 210 13 254T 10.00 8.27 0.51
160L 254 254 13 256T 10.00 10.00 0.51

Details regarding special designs, see pages 5.165.17.

* Ithes themotor
resulting tension-travel of the motorbase not effectual, we recommend to position
plate in off-set configuration, offering enlarged compensation travel.

1 Motor plate
2 Side supports 1 1

3 Pretensioning device
4 Rubber suspension element 3 4
3 4
with brackets 2
Motorbases

2
(MB 27: 2 brackets /
MB 38: 3 brackets)

MB 27120 MB 38300
Steel parts blue painted Steel parts galvanized

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Mounting instructions for MB 27 and MB 38
1 Determine of the ideal motorbase position

MB 27 MB 38
longest tensioning
travel, ideal position
of the MB

sufficient travel of
the MB

alter position of
pretensioning device in this position, insuffi
cient travel is given
( contact ROSTA )

2 Support fixations 3 Alignment of pulleys 4 Loosen of the shaft screw

MB 27: and motor fixation (element axis)
4 slotted holes 0.430.98inch 4 screws according relevant motor MB 27: M16 and MB 38: M20
MB 38: size
4 slotted holes 0.531.38inch

5 Insert and tension the belts, control belt test force 6 Tighten of the shaft screw
Tensioning of the belts according to belt suppliers recommended test force (element axis), start of operation
(table on page 5.5). MB 27: M16 (locking torque 155 lb ft)
MB 27: by means of MB 38: by means of MB 38: M20 (locking torque 302 lb ft)
threaded bushing M10 threaded shaft M161.5

Motorbases

Retension:
Generally retensioning is not necessary, however, we recommend to inspect the belt tension
after a few days of operation (after running-in of the belts).

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 ROSTA
Motorbases
Type MB 50
Motorbase
Selection of base dimension:
Type MB 50

according to relevant
motor frame size
E

BB
P AA

T
U
M N B F
3.15 1.38 W

V
L A

Rubber suspension element

NEMA Overall Dimensions in inches

Art. No. Type
Motor Frame 1200 RPM 1800 RPM
AA BB A B C E F L M N P T U V W
Size HP HP
Motorbase Frame 1000 min1 1500 min1 3000 min1
213T 3 7.5 5.51 Type8.50 size kW kW kW AA BB
11020016 MB 50160 13.98 8.86 8.07 1.69 2.56 19.29 6.10 10.71 7.48 7.28 5.91 13.19 10.43
215T 5 10 7.01 8.50
MB 50 x 160 D 132S 3 5.5 5.5 7.5 140 216
254T 7.5 15 8.27 10.0 D 132M 4 5.5 7.5 178 216
11020017 MB 50200 17.91 12.80 8.07 1.77 2.56 19.29 6.10 10.71 7.48 7.28 5.91 17.13 14.37
256T 10 20 10.00MB 50
10.0
x 200 D 160M 7.5 11 11 15 210 254
D 160L 11 15 18.5 254 254
284T 15 25 9.49 10.98
11020018 MB 50270 MB 50 x 270 17.91 12.80
D 180M 8.07 2.83
2.56 19.29
18.5 6.10 2210.71 7.48 7.28
241 5.91 17.13
279 14.37
286T 20 30 10.98 10.98 D 180L 15 22 279 279

324T 25 40 10.50MB 12.52

50 x 400 D 200L 18.5 22 30 30 37 305 318
11020019 MB 50400 50 x 500 21.85 16.73
D 225S 8.07 2.83 2.56 19.29 6.10 10.71 7.48 7.28 5.91 21.06
356 18.31
326T 30 50 12.00MB 12.52 D 225M

30
37
45 45
286
311 356
364T 40 60 11.26 14.02
11020020 MB 50500 23.81 18.70 8.07 2.83 2.56 19.29 6.10 10.71 7.48 7.28 5.91 23.03 20.28
365T 50 75 12.24 14.02

Details regarding special designs, see pages 5.165.17.

All ROSTA Motorbases MB 50 will be supplied with mOverall otor plate installed in
off-set configuration. According to the final positioning
(Details
Dimensions
ofseethe
pages base, the oper-
99 101 Assembling Kits)
MB 50 ASSEMBLING KITS
ating a ngle of the belts and the required tensioning travel,
Motorbasethe motor plate can MOTORBASE KIT NO.
Dimensions in mm ARTICLE NO. QUANTITY
Type A B C E * TYPE F L (AT LEFT)M N P T U
be altered in centered position on top of the element axis (recommendable by
1.490
PLATE 155 272 11500021 1 PC150
screen drive applications). Relevant threaded fixation holes are existent in plate.
MB 50 x 160 355 225 204 43 65 190 185
Motorbases

MB 50 x 200 455 325 204 45 65 2.490

RIGHT SS155 272 11500001
190 185 1 PC150
For possibly required additional tensioning travel of theMB motor
50 x 270
plate,455 the adjust-
325 204 MB
72 50x160
65 LEFT SS 155
490 272 11500002
190 185 1 PC150
ing block of the pretensioning device can be set in theMBsecond
50 x 400 hole-position
555 425 of 204 72 65 3. 490
PRETENSION
155 UNIT272 61050024
190 185 1 PC150
the friction plate (3). MB 50 x 500 605 475 204 72 65 4.490
ELEMENT 155 272 900210856
190 185 1 PC150
5. BRACKETS 61070006 2 PCS
* The base plates have two rows of bracket fixation-holes, in order to allow center and off-set mounting on the ROSTA spring device = dimension E.
1. PLATE 11500022 1 PC
98 2. RIGHT SS 11500001 1 PC
LEFT SS 11500002 1 PC
MB 50x200 3. PRETENSION UNIT 61050024 1 PC
1 Motor plate
4. ELEMENT 900210357 1 PC
2 Side supports 5. BRACKETS 61070006 2 PCS
3 Pretensioning device (MB 50160; MB 50200 and MB 50x270: 1 device / 1. PLATE 11500023 1 PC
MB50400 and MB 50500: 2 devices) 2. RIGHT SS 11500001 1 PC
LEFT SS 11500002 1 PC
4 Rubber suspension element with axial-guide bearings and brackets
MB 50x270 3. PRETENSION UNIT 61050024 1 PC
(depending on size = 25 brackets) 4. ELEMENT 900210357 1 PC
5 Brackets (depending on size = 25 brackets) 5. BRACKETS 61070006 3 PCS
1. PLATE 11500024 1 PC
2. RIGHT SS 11500001 1 PC
1 LEFT SS 11500002 1 PC
MB 50x400 3. PRETENSION UNIT 61050024 2 PCS
4. ELEMENT 900210358 1 PC
Motorbases

3 5. BRACKETS 61070006 4 PCS

5 4
1. PLATE 11500025 1 PC
2. RIGHT SS 11500001 1 PC
2 LEFT SS 11500002 1 PC
MB 50x500 3. PRETENSION UNIT 61050024 2 PCS
4. ELEMENT 02020503 1 PC
5. BRACKETS 61070006 5 PCS

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Mounting instructions for MB 50
1 Determine of the ideal motorbase position

Operation area above

Motor plate standing ~ 30 inclined

Operation area below

Motor plate standing ~ horizontal

longest tensioning travel, ideal position of the MB

sufficient travel of the MB
in this position, insufficient travel is given
(contact ROSTA )

2 Support fixations 3 Alignment of pulleys 4 Loosen of the shaft screw

4 slotted holes 0.872.13 inch and motor fixation (element axis) and of the screws
4 screws according relevant motor on friction plate(s)
size M20 and M16

5 Insert and tension the belts, control belt test force 6 Tighten of the shaft and
Tensioning of the belts according to belt suppliers recommended test force fixing screws on friction plate(s),
(table on page 5.5). start of operation
Operation area below: Operation area above: M20 (locking torque 302 lb ft),
adjust with M201.5 screw adjust with M201.5 screw M16 (locking torque 155 lb ft)
(for tightening = screw block upwards) (for tightening = screw block downwards)

Motorbases

Retension :
Generally retensioning is not necessary, however, we recommend to inspect the belt tension
after a few days of operation (after running-in of the belts).

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 Motorbases
Type MB 50
Gen 15

AB

A BB

Offset E K B

0.59

8.07
5.91
0.87
2.13

0.39
2.95 / 5.94 12.99 / 10.71 I/J G/H I/J

19.09 D

11.61

20.79

IEC NEMA
Art. No. Type Motor Motor
A B K A B K AB BB D E G H I J
Frame Size Frame Size

160M 10.00 8.27 0.55 254T 10.00 8.27 0.55

11 020 012 MB 50270-1 Gen 15 12.60 12.40 19.41 0.98 9.25 12.80 4.33 2.56
160L 10.00 10.00 0.55 256T 10.00 10.00 0.55

180M 10.98 9.49 0.55 284T 10.98 9.49 0.55

11 020 013 MB 50270-2 Gen 15 13.78 13.78 18.23 2.83 9.25 12.80 4.33 2.56
180L 10.98 10.98 0.55 286T 10.98 10.98 0.55

324T 12.52 10.51 0.71

11 020 014 MB 50400 Gen 15 200L 12.52 12.01 0.71 15.94 15.35 22.17 2.17 13.19 16.73 4.33 2.56
326T 12.52 12.01 0.71

225S 14.02 11.26 0.71 364T 14.02 11.26 0.71

11 020 015 MB 50500 Gen 15 18.31 16.54 25.31 2.83 15.16 18.70 4.33 2.56
225M 14.02 12.24 0.71 365T 14.02 12.24 0.71

*
All ROSTA Motorbases MB 50 will be supplied with
motor plate installed in off-set configuration. According
For possibly required higher
inclination of the motorplate,
to the final positioning of the base, the operating a ngle of the rotary plate(s) can be
the belts and the required tensioning travel, the motor removed and remounted
plate can be altered in centered position on top of the 45rotated.
element axis. Relevant threaded fixation holes are existent
in plate.

1 Motor plate 1
2 Side supports
3 Pretensioning device
(MB 50270-1 and MB 50270-2:
4
1 device / MB 50400 and 3
Motorbases

MB 50500: 2 devices)
4 Rubber suspension element with cardanic 2
bushings and brackets
(depending on size = 35 brackets)

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Mounting instructions for MB 50 Gen 15
1 Determine of the ideal
2
motorbase position

Operation area above

Motor plate standing ~ 30 inclined

Operation area below

Motor plate standing ~ horizontal Do not use
1 compressed-air power
tools for tensioning!

ideal position of the MB,

longest tensioning travel
2
sufficient tensioning travel
contact ROSTA

2 Support fixations 3 Alignment of pulleys 4 Loosen of the shaft bolt

4 slotted holes 0,87 2,13 inch and motor fixation (element axis)
4 bolts according relevant motor size 30 mm (114") wrench

5 Insert and tension the belts, control belt test force 6 Tighten of the shaft bolt,
Tensioning of the belts according to belt suppliers recommended test force. start of operation
Adjust tension with a 30 mm(114") wrench (uniformly if 2 pretensioning devices 30 mm(114") wrench
are supplied). The belt tension can easily be monitored according to the Locking torque 410 Nm
reference mark on the angle scale. (302 lb ft)
Operation area below Operation area above

Motorbases

Retension :
Generally retensioning is not necessary, however, we recommend to inspect the belt tension
after a few days of operation according the sticker on the side supports.

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 Motorbases
Type MB 70

AB BB

A B

Offset E
* K only MB70x800

0.79

14.37
10.43
2.13

0.59
13.78 0.87

1.97 21.65 2.07 C

25.59 D

IEC (mm) NEMA (inch) (inch)

Weight
Art. No. Type Motor Motor
A B K A B K AB BB C D E [lb]
Frame Size Frame Size
02 200 710 MB 70400 250M 406 349 22 404T 15.98 12.24 0.87 20.08 16.14 20.20 25.32 1.97 313.10
280S 457 368 22 405T 15.98 13.74 0.87
02 200 711 MB 70550 22.05 22.24 26.10 31.22 1.97 372.58
280M 457 419 22 444T 17.99 14.49 0.87
02 200 712 MB 70650 315S 508 406 26 445T 17.99 16.50 0.87 24.80 25.98 30.04 35.16 2.76 421.08
315M 508 457 28 447T 17.99 20.0 0.87
02 200 713 MB 70800 24.80 31.69 35.94 41.06 2.76 476.20
315L 508 508 28 449T 17.99 25.0 0.87

Details regarding special designs, see pages 5.165.17.

We will be glad to calculate your specific system, please ask for our relevant questionnaire.

* All ROSTA Motorbases MB 70 will be supplied with

plate installed in centered configuration on
motor

For possibly required additional tensioning travel of the
motor plate, the fork head of the pretensioning device
top of the element axis. According to the final positioning can be set in one of the eleven hole positions of the fric-
of the base, the operating angle of the belts and the re tion plate (3).
quired tensioning travel, the motor plate can be altered in
off-set position. Relevant threaded fixation holes are
existent in plate.
1

1 Motor plate
3
2 Side supports
3 Pretensioning devices = 2 devices 4
4 Rubber suspension element with
Motorbases

axial guide bearings

2

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Mounting instructions for MB 70
1 Determine of the ideal
motorbase position 2
1
longest tensioning
travel, ideal position
of the MB
sufficient travel of
the MB
in this position, Do not use
insufficient travel 1 compressed-air power
is given (contact tools for tensioning!
ROSTA )

2 Support fixations 3 Alignment of pulleys 4 Loosen of the center screws

4 slotted holes 0.872.13 inch and motor fixation (element axis) and of the screws
4 screws according relevant motor size on friction plates
M30 and M16

5 Insert and tension the belts, control belt test force 6 Tighten of the center and fixing
Tensioning of the belts according to belt suppliers recommended test force screws (friction plates), start of
(table on page 5.5). Readjustment of the pretensioning
operation
Adjust tension device to required tension travel M30 (locking torque 1033 lb ft)
with screws M20 1. Tighten center screws and screws on friction plates M16 (locking torque 155 lb ft)
2. Loosen M12 hex-screws of fork head, select new
position, assure new position of fork head again
3. Loosen the shaft and fixing screws again
4. Continue the tensioning with screws M20

Motorbases

Retension :
Generally retensioning is not necessary, however, we recommend to inspect the belt tension
after a few days of operation (after running-in of the belts).

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 Motorbases
Type MB 100

29.13 34.06

A B

0.79

17.72
12.20
* 2.76

0.98
1.26

2.56 22.44 (2.56) 7.87 22.44

36.22 38.19

IEC (mm) NEMA (inch)

Weight
Art. No. Type Motor Frame Motor Frame
A B K A B K [lb]
Size Size

315M 508 457 28 447T 17.99 20.0 0.83

315L 508 508 28 449T 17.99 25.0 0.83
02 200 900 MB 100750 355S 610 500 28 1080
new
355M 610 560 28 586/7 22.99 22.05 1.18
355L 610 630 28

Details regarding special designs, see pages 5.165.17.

We will be glad to calculate your specific system, please ask for our relevant questionnaire.

* Finto
or possibly required longer tensioning travel of the motor L-supports, the pretensioning device (3) shall be bolted
the front holes of the fork-head on the rubber suspension element.

1 Motor L-supports
2 Side supports 1
4
3 Pretensioning device
4 Rubber suspension
element 2
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Mounting instructions for MB 100
1 Determine of the ideal motorbase position

longest tensioning travel, ideal position of the MB

sufficient travel of the MB
in this position, insufficient travel is given
(contact ROSTA )

2 Support fixation 3 Alignment of pulleys and motor fixation

4 slotted holes 1.262.76 inch 4 screws according relevant motor size

4 Insert and tension the belts, control belt test force

Tensioning of the belts according to belt suppliers recommended test force (table on page 5.5).
Adjust tension with 1.81 inch hook wrench

Do not use
compressed-air power
1
tools for tensioning!

2
1 2
Motorbases

Retension :
Generally retensioning is not necessary, however, we recommend to inspect the belt tension
after a few days of operation (after running-in of the belts).

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 ROSTA Motorbases in customized design
for special applications Fan drive in heat exchanger with vertically
installed motor on MB 50, special
The MB 50 had been equipped with an additional
bronze glide bearing to assure the axial position
of the motor on the elastic ROSTA element.

Installation of cooling compressors in

busses on MB 45 special, equipped with
heat-resistant elastic inserts Rubmix 40
In this specific application, the ROSTA Motorbase is fulfilling
two main functions: keeps the belt tightened between Diesel-
engine and cooling compressor, does prevent the transmission
of compressor vibrations into the bus chassis.
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 Drive motor of slurry-pump
(centrifugal pump) installed
on MB 50270 special
The ROSTA Motorbase is assuring the continuous
and slippage-free transmission of the required
drive torque to maintain the high column of slurry
material in mining fluid-transport systems.

Heavy-Duty belt and chain tensioners

made out of Motorbase components
The ROSTA Motorbase elements are offering
extremely high torques to tension heaviest chains
and oversized belt drives.

Motorbases

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 Unlimited possibilities!
A few examples:

ROSTA
Motorbases

ROSTA USA Corp.

1425 Kalamazoo Street
South Haven, MI 49090
Toll-free: 888-506-1634
Phone: 269-841-5448
T2014.872

Fax: 269-924-0952
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