IEC Low voltage motors

ABB delivers a comprehensive range of low voltage motors built for exceptional reliability, ruggedness, and efficiency. Designed for all industrial sectors, our motors improve energy performance and productivity while complying with global efficiency standards.

 

ABB low voltage motors operate direct-on-line or with variable speed drives to form optimized motor-drive packages. These systems are engineered to reduce energy use and enhance control across all applications.

 

With over 45% of global electricity consumed by motors and the number of motors expected to double by 2040, energy efficient motors are more critical than ever. Upgrading to ABB’s IE5 Ultra Premium Efficiency motors can cut energy use, lower heat generation, and extend equipment life. Even replacing one motor can make a meaningful impact.

 

Our motors are designed for every industry, offering maximum reliability and long-term performance in the most demanding conditions. Flexible, modular construction allows for easy customization and installation.

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IE6 hyper-efficiency with SynRM magnet-free motors

Well-proven synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM) technology is first magnet-free design to reach IE6 hyper-efficiency - an anticipated efficiency level ABB defines as achieving a 20 percent reduction in energy losses against comparable IE5 motors. Early adopters of IE6 hyper-efficiency motors will reap the benefits of reduced energy costs and increased productivity while moving ahead of current sustainability targets.

Ecodesign directive

There is rapidly growing demand worldwide for more efficient products to cut energy consumption, reduce emissions and help to build a more sustainable future.

Energy efficiency

Nearly 70 percent of all electrical energy in industry is used to power motors. They enable applications to run in an industry process, such as pumps moving liquids, or fans moving air. Lowering CO₂ emissions and increasing energy efficiency is critical for our planet, but also for ensuring stable and productive industry operations.

Efficiency calculator

Calculate the potential monetary savings and ROI by upgrading to a more efficient motor. By entering details like voltage, speed IE Class, it will estimate potential savings and payback time, helping you assess the value of the upgrade.

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ABB Motion Services helps you maximize uptime, extend product lifetime, enhance performance and boost energy efficiency of your motors, generators and drives. Our tailored services and digital solutions keep your operations running profitably, safely and reliably.

ABB Drives

ABB Drives is a global technology leader serving industries, infrastructure and machine builders with world-class variable speed drives, drive systems and packages. We help our customers, partners and equipment manufacturers to improve energy efficiency, asset reliability, productivity, safety and performance.