Zone 2 & 22, Div 2 Triple-Certified Increased Safety Motors

ABB’s Triple-Certified Increased Safety motors, engineered for explosive environments with ATEX, IECEx, and UL certifications. Built for energy efficiency, reliability, and operational safety in demanding industrial settings.

Built for hazardous environments with certified safety and efficiency

ABB’s Triple-Certified Increased Safety motors are specifically designed for use in explosive or volatile atmospheres. Featuring a rugged cast iron enclosure and certifications including ATEX/IECEx and UL, these motors meet strict international safety standards. Their design prevents sparking or overheating during normal operation, making them ideal for industries where safety is critical.

 

In addition to advanced safety features, these motors offer high energy efficiency, comply with both US IHP and EU EcoDesign standards, and are VFD-compatible. Stocked in the U.S. and ready for in-country use or re-export, ABB’s motors reduce operational costs and support environmental goals, without compromising on reliability.

Technical data

Engineered for demanding environments, these motors feature a robust cast iron enclosure and are certified for IEC Zone 2 & 22 and UL Division 2 applications, with full compliance to ATEX, IECEx, and UL standards.

Up to 90 kW

wide power range all the way from 0.37 - 90 kW

Versatile mounting Dual mounting

Foot and flange mount available

Up to 460 V

wide voltage range all the way from 230 V to 460 V

Explore the key features and benefits

Triple-certified for global use, these motors deliver enhanced safety, energy efficiency, and operational reliability, reducing downtime and supporting both compliance and sustainability goals.

ATEX and IECEx Certified

Fully compliant with ATEX and IECEx standards for safe use in explosive gas and dust atmospheres (Zone 2 & 22).

Fast delivery

Stocked in the United States, ensuring quick delivery and minimal downtime. Whether for a planned upgrade or an urgent replacement, we help keep your operations moving without delay.

Safety in mind

Built to prevent sparking and excess heat during normal operation, ensuring safe performance in hazardous environments.

Energy efficiency

Meets both US IHP and EU EcoDesign regulations, helping reduce energy consumption and support sustainability targets.

Global support,

With ABB’s global support network, expert help is always within reach. From technical advice to spare parts and service, we provide fast, local support to keep your operations running smoothly anywhere in the world.

VFD-Compatible Performance

Designed to operate seamlessly with variable frequency drives (VFDs), enabling better speed control and energy efficiency.

Robust

The rugged cast iron housing offers durable, long-lasting protection against harsh conditions and mechanical stress, ensuring reliable performance and extended service life even in the most demanding industrial environments.

Digital tools

Discover our digital tools and software designed to support IEC Low Voltage Motors. From selection to performance optimization, these solutions simplify your workflow and boost efficiency at every stage.

ABB GoSelect

Streamline your project planning with ABB GoSelect, your one-stop tool to choose, configure, and validate motors and drives. From sizing and efficiency checks to harmonic compliance, everything you need is in one convenient, easy-to-use platform.

ABB Optimizer

An online tool that helps you to find the optimal electrical motor for any MEPS worldwide. It also help you to compute the cost of ownership of different motors and get fast access to marketing documents and drawings, test reports and data sheets.

ABB Access 24/7

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ABB Access, helps you easily find up-to-date product online data. It also provides easy access to documentation and manuals. If you happen to experience issues with your ABB product, this can be quickly and easily reported online to reach expert support from ABB.

ABB Ability™ Smart Sensor for motors

The ABB Ability™ Smart Sensor converts traditional motors into smart, wirelessly connected devices. It is attached to the frame of the motor; no wiring or machining is needed. Using algorithms, based on ABB’s decades of motor expertise, the ABB Ability™ Smart Sensor relays information about the motor's operation and health via a Bluetooth-gateway or smartphone to a secure server.

ABB EcoSolutions portfolio

ABB EcoSolutions provides enhanced transparency on the environmental impact across product lifecycle from inception through to disposal.

  • Designed for high recyclability and manufactured with sustainably sourced materials.
  • Made with processes that are designed to avoid waste.
  • Designed to increase resource and process efficiency while in use, be upgradable and optimize the lifetime of equipment and facilities.
  • Provided with instructions for responsible end-life treatment.

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