Nameplate Data
Nameplate data is the identification and rating information displayed by the manufacturer on an equipment plate or label.
What this term means in maintenance
Nameplate data is the identification and rating information displayed by the manufacturer on an equipment plate or label.
Common nameplate information
It may include:
- Manufacturer
- Model
- Serial number
- Rated power
- Voltage
- Current
- Speed
- Pressure
- Capacity
- Protection class
- Manufacturing date
- Certification marks
Practical example
A motor nameplate shows manufacturer, model, serial number, power, voltage, current, speed, insulation class, and enclosure rating.
Why it matters
Nameplate data supports identification, replacement, spares, technical review, and warranty.
Data capture
Photos can preserve the source while structured fields make the information searchable.
Common mistake
Relying only on worn or inaccessible nameplates can delay repair when information was never captured earlier.
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Glossary FAQs
- What is nameplate data?
Manufacturer identification and rating information displayed on equipment.
- What fields are commonly recorded for Nameplate Data?
Manufacturer, model, serial number, power, voltage, speed, pressure, capacity, and protection rating.
- Should nameplate photos be stored?
Yes, together with structured searchable fields.