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Manufactured/Badged by:
Atlas Press Co.
Kalamazoo, MI

True Manufacturer:
Atlas Press Co., Kalamazoo, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Motor
Machine Size:	1/2 HP
Submitted By:	John Waters

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Atlas type KB motor
Date of Manufacturer:	unknown
Serial Number:	138075
Last Updated	2/2/2023 6:07:04 AM

Comments:

I purchased this used from a CL seller near Rochester NY. It is likely not the original paint. Here are the specs in case badge is not legible.

Frame: 118
HP: 1/2 HP
Cycles: 60
RPM: 1740
Type: KB
Volts: 110
Phase: 1
Amps: 7.3

Additionally:

Reversible: Yes
Shafts: 1/2" diameter with flats but no slot for a woodruff key
Capacitor: Yes
Rotation: The motor is shown as wired for counter clockwise rotation as you face the installed pulley.
Bearings: SKF ball bearings

(Admin BAK, 2/2/2023: possibly a Kingston-Conley built motor.)

Photo 1:

Comments: overall
Source: me

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Comments: badge
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Photo 3:

Comments: wiring
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Photo 4:

Comments: screw to lubricate bearing
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