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General Electric Co Motor Business Group  · Electronic Components

K256

Motor, Alternating Current

Part NumberK256
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Co Motor Business Group
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote

Specifications

Federal Item NameMOTOR,ALTERNATING CURRENT
Federal Supply Class6105 — Motors, Electrical
Cooling MethodFAN COOLED
Frame Size Designation56C
Terminal Type And Quantity9 WIRE LEAD
Shaft Diameter0.625 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE END
Duty CycleCONTINUOUS
Winding TypeINDUCTION-SQUIRREL CAGE
Shaft Rotation DirectionCLOCKWISE OR COUNTERCLOCKWISE SINGLE END
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit4 THREADED HOLE(S)
Power Rating1.000 HORSEPOWER OUTPUT
Mounting Facility Circle Diameter5.875 INCHES
Shaft End CharacteristicA9 SINGLE STYLE SINGLE END
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Frequently asked

Is K256 available?
We can source K256 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is K256 by General Electric Co Motor Business Group obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If K256 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like K256?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for K256?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.