Emerson Electric started in 1890 in St. Louis with Judge John Wesley Emerson and the Meston brothers, and a new electric motor patent. They first got noticed by producing one of America’s first electric fans in 1892, and by the late 1890s, ceiling fans were a signature product. From there, they expanded into motors for appliances, tools, and industrial machinery, weathered the tough times of the 1930s and World War II, they shifted production to support the war effort. After the war, they diversified through new technologies, acquisitions, and global growth, and became a worldwide leader in automation, controls, and engineering while still holding onto their roots in electric motors. Emerson motors are everywhere. They make tiny fractional-horsepower motors for light duty and big industrial motors with thousands of horsepower for the heavy stuff. Because of that range, their motors are in everything from workshop equipment to large-scale factory systems.

They also make different types of motors for different jobs. Their three-phase motors are the workhorse for most industrial applications, and single-phase motors are used for smaller loads. They also make specialized motors like vertical pump designs, heavy-duty for harsh or hazardous environments, and even DC motors for specific setups. No matter the type, they make them durable, efficient, and ready for tough conditions without slowing production.

Across their catalog, you’ll see horsepower steps like ½ HP, 1 HP, 5 HP, 10 HP, and much higher with different frame sizes, enclosures, and speed ratings to match. Whether it’s a conveyor, pump, compressor, or large industrial system, Emerson has a motor to fit the job and keep production running.