I M P E R I A L E L E C T R I C : A K I N E T E K C O M PA N Y

Gearless AC Synchronous
Permanent Magnet Machines

Compact size, powerful acceleration and Benefits

• High efficiency
superior ride comfort • Reduced power consumption
With over 100 years of experience in electromechanical devices, Imperial Electric is now • Quieter operation
providing Gearless AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Machines to the elevator market.
• Less cogging
Imperial Electric gearless AC machines are compact — minimizing space requirements by • Smoother start up
eliminating the traction machine gearbox while efficiently delivering torque-optimizing
• Compact design
power for powerful acceleration and smooth, superior ride comfort.
• Reduced low speed vibration
Unlike traditional induction motors that lose efficiency at lower speeds, Imperial Electric
• Improved electrical precision at
gearless AC machines provide unusually capable low speed, high torque operation — and
very low speed
consume up to 40% less power than traditional asynchronous motors. Imperial Electric
gearless AC machines are also noticeably quieter than the competition and are nearly • Nearly maintenance free
maintenance-free.
Features
Imperial Electric machines are known for durability and reliability. Imperial Electric gearless • AC synchronous permanent magnet
AC machines use rugged cast iron frames protecting a totally enclosed, self-cooling motor. design
Machine brake and sheave assemblies are removable and replaceable — features that will • Machine, traction sheave, brake and
provide cost savings over long years of service. encoder provided
Imperial Electric provides gearless AC machines in three frame sizes — serving car • Totally enclosed, self-cooling motor —
capacity ranges from 1,250 to 6,500 pounds at speeds from 100 to 1,400 fpm (feet per no fan needed
minute). Frame 470 has the capacity to lift 1,375 to 2,500 pounds at speeds up to 500 fpm with • Electronically activated double-action
2:1 roping. Frame 520 has the capacity to lift 2,000 to 3,000 pounds up to 600 fpm with 1:1 brake solenoid available
roping or 2,200 to 5,500 pounds up to 600 fpm with 2:1 roping. Frame 800 has the capacity to
• Brushless — no brushes to maintain
lift 2,000 to 3,500 pounds up to 1,400 fpm with 1:1 roping or 4,000 to 7,000 pounds up to 700
fpm with 2:1 roping. • Sub base with secondary sheave
options
With the introduction of gearless AC machines to complement industry-leading, gearless DC
• Heavy duty components
machines, Imperial Electric boasts the most comprehensive gearless machine line in the
and construction
elevator industry.

Learn how Imperial Electric gearless AC machines can benefit your next project. Call your
Imperial Electric Sales Representative today.

Imperial Electric is a member of Jordan Industries’ Kinetek group of companies.

The Driving Force in Motion.

Corporate Office
1503 Exeter Rd
Akron, OH 44306
Phone: (330) 734-3600
Fax: (330) 734-3601
Email: sales@imperialelectric.com
Web: www.imperialelectric.com
East Coast Office
Phone: (908) 575-7950
Models available: 472, 475, 522, 525, 802, 805, and 808 Fax: (908) 575-7958
GEARLESS AC MACHINES: MODEL 472 | 475

Frame 470 2:1 duty table

FPM 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
Freq. (Hz) 14.6 19.4 24.3 29.1 34 38.8 43.6 48.5
RPM 72.5 96.4 121 146 170 194 218 243
Capacity (Lbs.) HP Amps HP Amps HP Amps HP Amps HP Amps HP Amps HP Amps HP Amps
1350 4.4 16 5.8 16 7.3 16 8.8 16 10 16 12 16 13 16 15 16
1500 4.8 18 6.4 18 8 18 9.7 18 11 18 13 18 15 18 16 18
2000 6.4 24 8.5 24 11 24 13 24 15 24 17 24 19 24 22 24
2500 8 30 11 30 13 30 16 30 19 30 22 30 24 30 27 30
Model 472 Model 475 Call for other ratings

Applications Sizes and ratings

• Machine and machine room-less Asian and European markets
• Harsh environments • Frame WYT1 (similar to Frame 470)

• Model 472 sheave shaft loads up to 6,600 lbs. • 400 kg to 1,000 kg car capacity @ 1 m/s Frame 470 has the capacity to lift
to 1.75 m/s 1,375 to 2,500 pounds @ 100 to
• Model 475 sheave shaft loads up to 11,000 lbs.
• Roping 2:1 500 fpm with 2:1 roping.

• 400 mm sheave size

• 8 mm or 10 mm ropes

Frame 470 19.49 [495]

dimensional diagrams
Model 472/475 shown

Weight

• Model 472: 902 lbs. (410 kg)

30.12
• Model 475: 1,012 lbs. (460 kg) [765]
15.75 24.80
[400] [630]

11.81
[300]

9.84 [250] for Model 472 and 22.83 [580]

11.42 [290] for Model 475
26.38 [670]
13.70 [348] for Model 472 and
16.16 [410.5] for Model 475
GEARLESS AC MACHINES: MODEL 522 | 525

Frame 520 2:1 duty table

FPM 200 350 400 500 600
Freq. (Hz) 18.2 30.2 35.1 44.1 54
RPM 91 159 182 227 273
Capacity (Lbs.) HP Amps HP Amps HP Amps HP Amps HP Amps
2200 9 15.5 15.7 25.2 17.8 29.6 22.4 37.5 26.8 44.8
2750 11.5 19.8 19.8 33.2 22.8 38 28.4 46.6 34.2 54.5
3500 14.9 25.5 26 43.9 29.8 49.1 37.1 61.4 44.6 72.5
4400 18.5 31.3 32.2 54.5 36.9 60.1 46.1 74 55.4 90.5
5500 23.2 39.1 40.6 68.1 46.4 75 58 92.5 69.6 113
Model 522 Model 525 Call for other ratings

Frame 520 1:1 duty table

FPM 300 400 500 600
Freq. (Hz) 9.5 12.7 15.9 19.1 Frame 520 has the capacity to lift
RPM 57 76 96 115 2,000 to 3,000 pounds at speeds to
Capacity (Lbs.) HP Amps HP Amps HP Amps HP Amps 600 fpm with 1:1 roping or 2,200 to
2000 12.1 30.0 16.2 30.0 20.2 30.0 24.2 30 5,500 pounds at speeds to 600 fpm
2500 15.2 38.0 20.2 38.0 25.3 38.0 30.3 38.0 with 2:1 roping.
3000 18.2 45.0 24.2 45.0 30.3 45.0 36.4 45.0
Model 525 Call for other ratings

Applications Sizes and ratings

• Replacement for geared machines Asian and European markets
• Harsh environments • Frame WYT2 (similar to Frame 520)

• Model 522 sheave shaft loads up to 17,600 lbs. • 800 kg to 2,500 kg car capacity @ 1 m/s to 3 m/s

• Model 525 sheave shaft loads up to 22,000 lbs. • Roping 2:1

• 420 mm and 530 mm sheave sizes
• 8 mm or 10 mm ropes

24.80 [630.0]

Frame 520
dimensional diagrams
Model 522/525 shown

Weight

• Model 522: 2,596 lbs. (1,180 kg) 20.00

36.73 [933.0]
[508.0]
• Model 525: 3,630 lbs. (1,650 kg)
24.02 [610.0]

12.99
[330.0]

3.15 [80.0] 3.15 [80.0] 5.31 [135.0] 1.57 [40.0] 5.31 [135.0]
25.79 [655.0]
10.94 [278.0] 10.43 [265.0] 5.91 13.19 [335.0]
Ø1.02 [26.0] 26.38 [670.0]
[150.0] 6-HOLES
34.45 [875.0]
29.53 [750.0]
Model 522
3.15 [80.0] 3.15 35.43 [900.0]
[80.0]
8.19 [208.0]
18.70 [475.0] 1.02
Ø
11.61 [295.0] 9.25 [235.0] [26.0] 4-HOLES
28.54 [725.0]
GEARLESS AC MACHINES: MODEL 802 | 805 | 808

Frame 800 2:1 duty table

FPM 300 400 500 600 700
Freq. (Hz) 32.3 43.1 53.9 64.6 75.4
RPM 88.2 117.5 146.9 176.3 205.7
Capacity (Lbs.) HP Amps HP Amps HP Amps HP Amps HP Amps
3000 19.3 76.0 25.7 76.0 32.1 76.0 38.5 76.0 44.9 76.0
3500 22.5 89.0 30.0 89.0 37.4 89.0 44.9 89.0 52.4 89.0
4000 25.7 102.0 34.2 102.0 42.8 102.0 51.4 102.0 59.9 102.0
4500 28.9 104.0 38.5 104.0 47.1 104.0 57.8 104.0 67.4 104.0
5000 32.1 116.0 42.8 116.0 53.5 116.0 64.2 116.0 74.9 116.0
5500 35.3 147.0 47.1 147.0 58.8 147.0 70.6 147.0 82.4 147.0
6000 38.5 160.0 51.4 160.0 64.2 160.0 77.0 160.0 89.9 160.0
6500 41.7 173.0 55.6 173.0 69.5 173.0 83.5 173.0 97.4 173.0
7000 44.9 187.0 59.9 187.0 74.9 187.0 89.9 187.0 104.9 187.0
Frame 800 has the capacity to lift 2,000 to
Model 802 Model 805 Model 808 Call for other ratings
3,500 pounds at speeds to 1,400 fpm with 1:1
roping or 4,000 to 7,000 pounds at speeds to
Frame 800 1:1 duty table 700 fpm with 2:1 roping.

FPM 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1200 1400

Capacity HP Rpm Amps HP Rpm Amps HP Rpm Amps HP Rpm Amps HP Rpm Amps HP Rpm Amps HP Rpm Amps HP Rpm Amps
2000 20.2 73.5 49.0 24.3 88.1 49.0 28.3 102.8 49.0 32.3 117.5 88.0 36.4 132.2 88.0 40.4 146.9 88.0 48.5 176.3 88.0 56.6 205.7 88.0
2500 26.9 73.5 61.0 30.3 88.1 61.0 35.4 102.8 61.0 40.4 117.5 110.0 45.5 132.2 110.0 50.5 146.9 110.0 60.6 176.3 110.0 70.7 205.7 110.0
3000 30.3 84.9 63.0 36.4 101.9 63.0 42.8 118.8 114.0 48.5 135.8 114.0 54.6 152.8 114.0 60.6 169.8 114.0 72.8 203.7 114.0
3500 26.9 73.5 176.0 42.4 88.1 176.0 49.5 102.8 176.0 56.6 117.5 176.0 63.7 132.2 176.0 70.7 146.9 176.0 84.9 176.3 176.0 99.0 205.7 176.0
4000 40.4 84.9 174.0 48.5 101.9 174.0 56.6 118.8 174.0 64.7 135.8 174.0 72.8 152.8 174.0 80.8 169.8 174.0 97.0 203.7 174.0
4500 42.4 84.9 183.0 50.9 101.9 183.0 59.4 118.8 183.0 67.9 135.8 183.0 76.4 152.8 183.0 84.9 169.8 183.0 101.9 203.7 183.0
Model 805 Model 808 Call for other ratings

Applications Sheave and rope size

• Mid-rise through high-rise • Sheaves: 22.5 and 26-inches
• Harsh environments • Rope: 1/2 or 5/8 inch diameter
• Frame 800 sheave shaft loads up to 40,000 lbs.

Frame 800 45.125 43.5

dimensional diagrams 11.75

23.5 Frame

23.406
Model 805 shown
CL FRAME

Weight

• Model 805: 5,000 lbs. (2,273 kg) 4.875

53.66 [1362.9]
26"
Sheave
Pitch Dia.

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1503 Exeter Rd
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Phone: (330) 734-3600
Fax: (330) 734-3601
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38.00 [965.2]
East Coast Office
Phone: (908) 575-7950
Fax: (908) 575-7958
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