Mil-Spec Quality for the
Military and Industry.

Meet the World’s Toughest Motors.

Ward Leonard motors have to endure the rigors of battle; constant wear in high intensity industrial applications; and marathon 24/7 use, over the course of decades. The U.S. Navy relies on us for shockproof AC induction motors for a broad range of applications, and our experience with air-cooled Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) AC motors is unmatched. Nodular cast-iron construction; NAVSEA-spec welding and corrosion resistance; Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) insulation; low noise; these are just some of the hallmarks of the over 5,000 Mil Spec motors in our portfolio. Heavy industries like oil and gas drilling know us as the specialists for top drives, rotary tables, draw works and mud pumps. Our DoD expertise with VFD motors makes the difference, especially since most oil patch problems stem from VFD issues. We know how to get optimum performance from VFD. You’ll see a military approach to reliability in our seal design for bearings in harsh environments: unlike other vertical motors, Ward Leonard uses both inboard and outboard seals on the drive and non-drive side.

  • Fractional to 2000 HP
  • NEMA 48-505 frame sizes
  • AC and DC motor designs
  • Manufactured to NEMA, IEEE, MTBA, MIL-M-17059, MIL-M-17060, MIL-P-17840 standards.

Motors WL400

The Ward Leonard WL400 inverter-rated AC induction motor is designed and manufactured specifically for use in oil patch applications. Based upon rugged motor designs currently found in the U.S. naval fleet, the WL400 is built under documented in-process quality procedures that ensure product reliability under the most severe operating conditions.


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Motors WL550

The Ward Leonard WL550 inverter-rated AC induction motor is designed and manufactured specifically for use in oil patch applications. Based upon rugged motor designs currently found in the U.S. naval fleet, the WL550 is built under documented in-process quality procedures that ensure product reliability under the most severe operating conditions.


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Motors WL600

The Ward Leonard WL600 inverter-rated AC induction motor is designed and manufactured specifically for use in oil patch applications. Based upon rugged motor designs currently found in the U.S. naval fleet, the WL600 is built under documented in-process quality procedures that ensure product reliability under the most severe operating conditions.


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Motors WL1150

The Ward Leonard WL1150 inverter-rated AC induction motor is designed and manufactured specifically for use in oil patch applications. Based upon rugged motor designs currently found in the U.S. naval fleet, the WL1150 is built under documented in-process quality procedures that ensure product reliability under the most severe operating conditions.


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Motors WL1500

The Ward Leonard WL1500 inverter rated AC induction motor is designed and manufactured specifically for use in oil patch applications. Based upon rugged motor designs currently found in the U.S. naval fleet, the WL1500 is built under documented in-process quality procedures that ensure product reliability under the most severe operating conditions.


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