Scalable end-to-end solutions designed based on your needs

Our Variable Speed Drive Systems are custom designed, engineered, and commissioned to meet the specific requirements of each application. Whether that be a drive and motor powering a gas compressor, a pump moving large volumes of water, or dozens of other applications across industries, ABB systems deliver the highest levels of efficiency and reliability. A full system can incorporate all of the elements in this illustration.

 

Depending on project requirements, a complete system may include variable speed drives, electric motors, transformers, switchgear, controls, e-houses, and cooling units.

Unlock the power of efficiency

Some of the world's largest companies trust ABB for their mission-critical applications. That’s because they value maximum operational uptime whilst minimizing running costs.

 

Leveraging our deep industry knowledge, we consult with you to design and engineer the most suitable VSDS solution. Our experts select optimized components to create a system that meets your performance requirements.

Discover why the world’s leading companies trust ABB across a wide range of applications

Our Variable Speed Drive Systems set the benchmark for reliability, efficiency, and performance - engineered to meet diverse industry needs with unmatched expertise. The brochure highlights the industries we serve, real reference projects that demonstrate our value proposition, our complete scope of supply, service offering, and ABB’s extensive global reach.

Key benefits

One partner

Choose a partner who will give you peace of mind. Let us take full responsibility for your Variable Speed Drive Systems.

Powering efficient operations

Operate your plant in the most efficient way. Our solutions will help you to reach your energy efficiency, emissions, and OPEX targets.

Simplifying your projects

Simplify the buying process. The easiest, most flexible and efficient way to execute a Variable Speed Drive Systems.

Domain expertise for your benefit

Benefit from our domain expertise and know–how. Our optimized solutions are based on extensive industry experience.

Profitability starts with reliability

Boost profits with our reliable products, global support, and digital services – maximizing uptime and minimizing costs.

Reference projects

Reference projects

Fervo Energy partners with ABB for next-gen geothermal project

Enabling a sustainable high‑temperature plasma torch

Converting China’s petrochemical industry with electrical solutions

Increasing power and decreasing energy consumption

Rolling out electric powertrain system for ArcelorMittal

Enabling Alpine pumping station to generate hydropower

Cooperation project with CorPower Ocean for clean energy from our seas

Learn more

Drives

ABB Drives is a global technology leader serving industries, infrastructure and machine builders with world-class variable speed drives, drive systems and packages.

Motors

We offer a wide range of reliable and high efficiency motors and generators to help every industry and application reach new levels of efficiency and energy savings.

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