The Grundfos MLE Motors IE5 Permanent-Magnet Motor with Integrated VFD (MLE Motors) is part of the Grundfos MLE range, engineered in Compact integrated motor + VFD assembly. Drive: Integrated permanent-magnet motor with onboard variable frequency drive. Used in Replacement E-motor for CRE and similar applications.
Specifications
| Construction | Compact integrated motor + VFD assembly |
| Motor | Integrated permanent-magnet motor with onboard variable frequency drive |
| Brand | Grundfos |
| Model | MLE Motors |
| Country of Origin | Denmark / USA (varies by model) |
Materials of Construction
Aluminum or cast iron frame, IE5 permanent magnet rotor, onboard FCC drive
Typical Applications
- Replacement E-motor for CRE
- CRIE
- CRNE
- CME
- MTRE pumps; standalone variable-speed motor
Industries & Applications
The Grundfos MLE Motors is widely deployed across these industries and use cases:
- Replacement motor for e-pump series
- Upgrading older cr/cm pumps to variable speed
- Ie5 efficiency upgrade
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What materials of construction are available for the MLE Motors?
- Aluminum or cast iron frame, IE5 permanent magnet rotor, onboard FCC drive
- What applications is the Grundfos MLE Motors suitable for?
- Replacement E-motor for CRE, CRIE, CRNE, CME, MTRE pumps; standalone variable-speed motor
- Is the Grundfos MLE Motors available with stock or quick-ship lead times?
- Many configurations ship from stock through Grundfos USA. Contact ForeverPure Place for current lead time on your specific configuration.
- How do I get a quote for the Grundfos MLE Motors?
- Use the Request Quote button on this page, call our sales team, or email sales@foreverpureplace.com with model, voltage, materials, seal type and quantity.
Need help selecting the right MLE Motors configuration, NEMA motor, materials or seal type? Contact our pump engineering team for sizing assistance, pricing and lead times.
Accessories for This Pump
Commonly specified alongside Grundfos E-pumps. Send us your pump nameplate and we will confirm the correct part for your exact build and voltage before you order.
- RPI Inlet Pressure Sensor
Inlet pressure protection with low-suction shutdown. 
VFS Flow & Temperature Sensor
Flow and temperature feedback to the pump’s onboard controller.- RPS Pressure Sensor
Discharge pressure feedback for constant-pressure booster control.
Building-automation connectivity
This pump accepts a Grundfos CIM interface card (or an external CIU box) to report to a BMS or PLC. All eight are the same card with a different protocol — choose the one your building system speaks:
CIM/CIU 100 GENIbus · CIM/CIU 150 PROFIBUS DP · CIM/CIU 200 Modbus RTU · CIM/CIU 250 Modbus TCP · CIM/CIU 300 BACnet MS/TP · CIM/CIU 500 EtherNet/IP · CIM/CIU GRM · CIM/CIU LonWorks
