12 Hp Motor Appraisal

Craftsman 1/2 HP Capacitor Start A.C. Motor

This is a vintage Craftsman industrial-grade electric motor, specifically a 1/2 horsepower, capacitor start A.C. motor. The unit features a 'Totally Enclosed-Fan Cooled' (TEFC) design for general applications. It is constructed with a heavy-duty cylindrical metal housing finished in a textured black coating, showing significant accumulation of shop dust and minor surface oxidation typical of a workshop environment. The motor retains its original large identification plate which provides comprehensive specifications: Model 113.122230, Cat 1223, 1725 RPM, 115/230 Volts, and a C56 frame size. Notable features include thermally protected circuitry with a manual reset push button and permanently lubricated ball bearings. The label also displays detailed wiring diagrams for low and high voltage connections. Manufactured for Sears, Roebuck and Co. in the USA, this motor likely dates from the late 20th century. The condition appears structurally sound but shows evidence of regular use, such as debris in the crevices and slight peeling of the label edges. It exemplifies robust mid-century American tool manufacturing quality.