{"product_id":"worldwide-wpevhs-500hp-460v-1800rpm-vertical-hollow-shaft-motor-5008p-db","title":"Worldwide WPEVHS Vertical Hollow Shaft Motor - 500 HP, 460V, 1800 RPM, WPI Enclosure, Premium Efficiency (Double Thrust Bearing) | 5008P Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide Electric WPEVHS-series 500 HP vertical hollow shaft motor\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium-efficiency, inverter-duty motor engineered specifically for driving vertical turbine pumps in deep-well water, irrigation, municipal water supply, mining dewatering, and industrial cooling-tower applications. Built with a weather-protected Type I (WPI) enclosure, rodent screen protection, and double thrust bearings on units 100 HP and up, this motor is the workhorse of Colorado's agricultural and municipal well industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis unit includes Worldwide's double thrust bearing design\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineered specifically for deeper well applications where axial thrust loads from the pump column exceed what a standard single-bearing design can handle. If your pump setting depth exceeds roughly 500 feet or your manufacturer specifies high thrust loading, this is the correct motor choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included with this motor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery WPEVHS motor ships complete with the components most pump installers order separately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard coupling (MC5006\/8P-2.1875) — a $514.13 value included with your motor at no extra cost\u003c\/strong\u003e — factory-matched to your motor's hollow shaft and ready to drop onto the pump drive shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120V space heaters\u003c\/strong\u003e — keep windings dry during off-season shutdowns, critical for seasonal irrigation and standby pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.15 service factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — headroom for voltage variations and intermittent overloads that are common on utility-fed well sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass F insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e — handles continuous 24\/7 duty with high ambient temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite epoxy paint\u003c\/strong\u003e — cooler surface temperature, UV resistant for outdoor pump-house installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpike-resistant inverter-grade wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e (NEMA MG-1 Part 31) — ready for VFD operation out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase size options:\u003c\/strong\u003e This motor is available with 2 base casting sizes (20\", 24.5\"). The correct base size depends on your pump column and discharge head mating flange. Select the size matching your pump assembly in the dropdown above. If you're not sure which base you need, check your pump manufacturer spec sheet or call us at (303) 939-8643 — we can help you confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorsepower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e500 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1800 RPM (4-pole)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e460V, 3-phase, 60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Load Amps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e544.0 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Load Efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e96.2% (Premium Efficiency, NEMA MG1 compliant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEMA Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5008P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWPI (Weather Protected Type I) with rodent screen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eClass F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVertical P Base (hollow shaft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Coupling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMC5006\/8P-2.1875 — a $514.13 value included with your motor at no extra cost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4449 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinding RTDs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIncluded (125-500 HP standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrust Bearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDouble thrust bearing design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInverter Duty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes, 10:1 variable torque with spike-resistant wiring (NEMA MG-1 Part 31)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Heaters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e120V heaters installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMunicipal water supply wells\u003c\/strong\u003e — Front Range water districts, small-town public water systems, industrial supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgricultural irrigation wells\u003c\/strong\u003e — center pivots, flood irrigation, drip system headers across Colorado's Eastern Plains and the San Luis Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep-well industrial process water\u003c\/strong\u003e — food processing, cooling tower makeup, boiler feed supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMine dewatering\u003c\/strong\u003e — gold, silver, molybdenum, and aggregate operations needing continuous pit-bottom pumping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial HVAC cooling tower pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e — large-building condenser water systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire pump driver motors\u003c\/strong\u003e — where UL\/FM listing is not required (check with your AHJ first)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReplacement for these competitor motors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WPEVHS series is a direct hydraulic and mechanical replacement for vertical hollow shaft motors from other major manufacturers. If you're replacing an existing motor, match the HP, RPM, frame, and base size — the coupling and pump shaft connection will be the same. Common equivalent models:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. Motors (Nidec)\u003c\/strong\u003e — HOLLOSHAFT, HOLLOSHAFT High Thrust, HSP series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaldor-Reliance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Vertical Hollow Shaft (VHS) series, RPM AC vertical motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWEG\u003c\/strong\u003e — W22 Vertical Hollow Shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTECO-Westinghouse\u003c\/strong\u003e — MAX-E3 vertical hollow shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGE \/ ABB\u003c\/strong\u003e — vertical pump motors, legacy designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you know the existing motor's manufacturer model number, we can cross-reference it to the correct WPEVHS equivalent — just call \u003ca href=\"tel:13039398643\"\u003e(303) 939-8643\u003c\/a\u003e or email us with your nameplate photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColorado altitude sizing — critical for well motors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVertical turbine pump motors run continuously 24\/7 during irrigation season or in municipal service, making altitude derating more important than for intermittent-duty motors. At Colorado elevations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEastern Plains (3,500–5,000 ft):\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard motor ratings apply for most applications with minor derating on peak summer days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenver Metro \/ Front Range (~5,280 ft):\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan on roughly 3-4% continuous capacity derating — size one HP step up from calculated pump load for continuous-duty applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMountain West installations (above 7,000 ft):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-10% derating is typical; size two steps up and verify enclosure ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSan Luis Valley agricultural wells (7,500+ ft):\u003c\/strong\u003e Always size conservatively — we've rebuilt too many undersized motors from this region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide's 1.15 service factor gives you some built-in margin, but don't rely on service factor as your primary altitude buffer. \u003cstrong\u003eCall us with your elevation and pump specs — we'll size it right the first time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOptional upgrades available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate coupling sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — if your pump drive shaft doesn't match the standard MC5006\/8P-2.1875, we stock multiple bore sizes from 3\/4\" through 2-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate base sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10\", 12\", 16.5\", 20\", and 24.5\" base castings available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinding RTDs\u003c\/strong\u003e — factory-installed temperature monitors (standard on 125-500 HP, optional below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing RTDs\u003c\/strong\u003e — thrust and guide bearing temperature monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace heaters\u003c\/strong\u003e — 120V installed standard; 240V available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy contractors choose Colorado Electric Motors Depot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree motor sizing for Colorado altitudes\u003c\/strong\u003e — we size 50+ well motors per year across the Front Range, Eastern Plains, San Luis Valley, and Western Slope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame-day shipping on stocked units\u003c\/strong\u003e from nationwide distribution centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoupling cross-reference help\u003c\/strong\u003e — send us your existing coupling part number and we'll match it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVFD pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e — need to pair this motor with a drive? We stock Worldwide WDN750E VFDs (inverter-duty rated) that work perfectly with WPEVHS motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorado local knowledge\u003c\/strong\u003e — we know the pump installers, well drillers, and inspectors across the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping note: Motors 150 HP and larger are palletized and ship via freight carrier with lift-gate service. 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