Description
EP-YVF2 VFD Motor
EP-YVF2-160L-4
EP-YVF2-160L-4: 15 kW, Variable speed; 50 Hz base. Ip54 variable-frequency three-phase asynchronous motors with independent ventilation; configured with matched transmission components when required.

Model Duty
Before the drawing is released, EP-YVF2-160L-4 is considered as a variable-frequency operation with independent ventilation selection with efficiency not specified on this selected row. The useful engineering question is how that operating point behaves in conveyors, pumps, fans, mixers and process lines requiring speed control. Record the driven-machine load and output speed first, then check vibration 2.8 mm/s against the actual supply and duty. A motor row becomes meaningful only when those values are attached to the machine it will run.
For purchasing, state whether EP-YVF2-160L-4 is a new OEM selection, an interchange or part of an efficiency retrofit. That context decides which dimensions are fixed and which can change. Keep VFDs, gearboxes, couplings, shafts and pulley systems inside the same scope so the machine does not inherit an interface assumption.
Application Match
When a gearbox is added, EP-YVF2-160L-4 is considered as a variable-frequency operation with independent ventilation selection with noise 91 dB(A). The useful engineering question is how that operating point behaves in conveyors, pumps, fans, mixers and process lines requiring speed control. Record the driven-machine load and output speed first, then check rated output 15 kW against the actual supply and duty. A motor row becomes meaningful only when those values are attached to the machine it will run.
If the machine speed is created through reduction, calculate the complete ratio from motor shaft to driven shaft. A gearbox, sprocket or pulley can change both speed and shaft loading. The drawing should show where VFDs, gearboxes, couplings, shafts and pulley systems connect to EP-YVF2-160L-4 so the machine does not inherit an interface assumption.
Transmission Choice
For maintenance planning, EP-YVF2-160L-4 is considered as a variable-frequency operation with independent ventilation selection with vibration 2.8 mm/s. The useful engineering question is how that operating point behaves in conveyors, pumps, fans, mixers and process lines requiring speed control. Record the driven-machine load and output speed first, then check reference speed Variable speed; 50 Hz base against the actual supply and duty. A motor row becomes meaningful only when those values are attached to the machine it will run.
Efficiency not specified on this selected row is a useful catalog reference, but commissioning should create a site baseline under a known load. Note current, temperature and visible vibration at the same time. If a gearbox or chain stage is part of the drive, record its condition too so the machine does not inherit an interface assumption. For variable-frequency work, the minimum continuous speed and the independent ventilation arrangement deserve explicit review because cooling no longer follows shaft speed in the same way as a self-ventilated fixed-speed motor.
Electrical Behavior
For this model, EP-YVF2-160L-4 is considered as a variable-frequency operation with independent ventilation selection with rated output 15 kW. The useful engineering question is how that operating point behaves in conveyors, pumps, fans, mixers and process lines requiring speed control. Record the driven-machine load and output speed first, then check rated current 30.1 A against the actual supply and duty. A motor row becomes meaningful only when those values are attached to the machine it will run.
Destination country belongs in the technical record. A motor that is mechanically suitable may still sit inside a different efficiency, marking or conformity scope in the United States, European Union, Japan, Brazil, Mexico or another market. Separate that regulatory check from the machine calculation so the machine does not inherit an interface assumption. For variable-frequency work, the minimum continuous speed and the independent ventilation arrangement deserve explicit review because cooling no longer follows shaft speed in the same way as a self-ventilated fixed-speed motor.
Physical Integration
At the documented operating point, EP-YVF2-160L-4 is considered as a variable-frequency operation with independent ventilation selection with reference speed Variable speed; 50 Hz base. The useful engineering question is how that operating point behaves in conveyors, pumps, fans, mixers and process lines requiring speed control. Record the driven-machine load and output speed first, then check efficiency not specified on this selected row against the actual supply and duty. A motor row becomes meaningful only when those values are attached to the machine it will run.
The mechanical review should include VFDs, gearboxes, couplings, shafts and pulley systems. In this model size, do not assume that matching power guarantees a matching shaft or flange. Confirm the drawing, bore, key, shaft engagement and guard space so the machine does not inherit an interface assumption.
Destination Review
On a new machine, EP-YVF2-160L-4 is considered as a variable-frequency operation with independent ventilation selection with rated current 30.1 A. The useful engineering question is how that operating point behaves in conveyors, pumps, fans, mixers and process lines requiring speed control. Record the driven-machine load and output speed first, then check noise 91 dB(A) against the actual supply and duty. A motor row becomes meaningful only when those values are attached to the machine it will run.
For purchasing, state whether EP-YVF2-160L-4 is a new OEM selection, an interchange or part of an efficiency retrofit. That context decides which dimensions are fixed and which can change. Keep VFDs, gearboxes, couplings, shafts and pulley systems inside the same scope before a replacement is ordered from memory.
Startup Checks
In a replacement project, EP-YVF2-160L-4 is considered as a variable-frequency operation with independent ventilation selection with efficiency not specified on this selected row. The useful engineering question is how that operating point behaves in conveyors, pumps, fans, mixers and process lines requiring speed control. Record the driven-machine load and output speed first, then check vibration 2.8 mm/s against the actual supply and duty. A motor row becomes meaningful only when those values are attached to the machine it will run.
If the machine speed is created through reduction, calculate the complete ratio from motor shaft to driven shaft. A gearbox, sprocket or pulley can change both speed and shaft loading. The drawing should show where VFDs, gearboxes, couplings, shafts and pulley systems connect to EP-YVF2-160L-4 before a replacement is ordered from memory.
Service Clues
When the drive is assembled, EP-YVF2-160L-4 is considered as a variable-frequency operation with independent ventilation selection with noise 91 dB(A). The useful engineering question is how that operating point behaves in conveyors, pumps, fans, mixers and process lines requiring speed control. Record the driven-machine load and output speed first, then check rated output 15 kW against the actual supply and duty. A motor row becomes meaningful only when those values are attached to the machine it will run.
Rated current 30.1 a is a useful catalog reference, but commissioning should create a site baseline under a known load. Note current, temperature and visible vibration at the same time. If a gearbox or chain stage is part of the drive, record its condition too before a replacement is ordered from memory.
Retrofit Notes
During technical review, EP-YVF2-160L-4 is considered as a variable-frequency operation with independent ventilation selection with vibration 2.8 mm/s. The useful engineering question is how that operating point behaves in conveyors, pumps, fans, mixers and process lines requiring speed control. Record the driven-machine load and output speed first, then check reference speed Variable speed; 50 Hz base against the actual supply and duty. A motor row becomes meaningful only when those values are attached to the machine it will run.
Destination country belongs in the technical record. A motor that is mechanically suitable may still sit inside a different efficiency, marking or conformity scope in the United States, European Union, Japan, Brazil, Mexico or another market. Separate that regulatory check from the machine calculation before a replacement is ordered from memory.
RFQ Detail
For an OEM buyer, EP-YVF2-160L-4 is considered as a variable-frequency operation with independent ventilation selection with rated output 15 kW. The useful engineering question is how that operating point behaves in conveyors, pumps, fans, mixers and process lines requiring speed control. Record the driven-machine load and output speed first, then check rated current 30.1 A against the actual supply and duty. A motor row becomes meaningful only when those values are attached to the machine it will run.
The mechanical review should include VFDs, gearboxes, couplings, shafts and pulley systems. In this model size, do not assume that matching power guarantees a matching shaft or flange. Confirm the drawing, bore, key, shaft engagement and guard space before a replacement is ordered from memory.
Technical Parameters
The table below carries the documented data for this selected variant. Fields not documented for the row are not filled with approximate values.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | EP-YVF2-160L-4 |
| Series | EP-YVF2 Variable-Frequency Motors |
| Rated Output | 15 kW |
| Rated / Reference Speed | Variable speed; 50 Hz base |
| Rated Current | 30.1 A |
| Vibration | 2.8 mm/s |
| Noise | 91 dB(A) |
| Additional Catalog Detail | 95.5 N·m torque; 20 kVA VFD; 80 W/1400 r/min fan; 5–50 Hz constant-torque range |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rated output of EP-YVF2-160L-4?
15 kW
What speed is listed for EP-YVF2-160L-4?
Variable speed; 50 Hz base
Which transmission parts can be reviewed with it?
Typical paired components include VFDs, gearboxes, couplings, shafts and pulley systems. Final compatibility is checked from the machine drawing and duty.
Can this motor be used in any country?
No universal claim is made. Destination efficiency, marking and conformity requirements must be checked for the exact configuration.
What should I send for a replacement?
Send nameplate data plus shaft diameter and extension, key, foot or flange pattern, frame or shaft height, envelope and the driven connection.
What commissioning data is useful?
Record current, temperature, noise and vibration under a known load. The selected row lists 30.1 A, 91 dB(A) and 2.8 mm/s where documented, providing reference values for comparison rather than replacing a site baseline.
Quote EP-YVF2-160L-4
Send the driven-machine duty, required output speed or gearbox ratio, supply, mounting, environment and destination country. Include any gearbox, coupling, chain, sprocket or pulley in the scope so the interfaces can be reviewed together.

