Permanent magnet motors

ABB’s low voltage permanent magnet motors deliver high efficiency for low-speed, high-torque applications, combining synchronous precision with induction motor durability. By eliminating mechanical transmission losses, they enhance reliability and reduce maintenance.

Highest efficiency for low speed and high torque applications

ABB’s low voltage permanent magnet motors combine the precision of synchronous technology with the rugged durability of induction motors, delivering high torque at low speeds without the need for gearboxes. This advanced design ensures maximum energy efficiency, making them ideal for demanding industries such as mining, pulp and paper, and water treatment. By eliminating mechanical transmission components, these motors reduce energy losses, lower maintenance costs, and enhance overall system reliability.

With a streamlined configuration and fewer components, ABB’s permanent magnet motors simplify installation, reduce plant engineering hours, and minimize spare part inventories. Driven by frequency converters, they offer precise speed control without the need for feedback devices like pulse encoders, achieving accuracy comparable to induction motors in variable speed drive applications. ABB’s commitment to innovation and customer support ensures that these industry-leading motors provide sustainable, cost-effective solutions for a more efficient future.

Technical data

Specifications and insights into ABB’s high-efficiency Permanent Magnet Motors—engineered for precise, low-speed performance in demanding sectors like mining, pulp and paper, and water treatment.

Up to 970 kW

Power output from 10 to 970 kW

Up to 690 V

Wide voltage range all the way from 400 V to 690 V

Up to 50,000 NM Torque

Torque output from 800 to 14,300 NM

Up to 450 Frame sizes

Frame sizes from 280 - 450

Explore the key features and benefits

ABB's Process performance induction motors offer customizable design, versatile applications, superior protection, energy efficiency, and reliable global support, delivering optimized performance and long-term cost savings across diverse industries.

Lower maintenance cost

By eliminating gearboxes, belts, and pulleys, ABB’s low voltage permanent magnet motors reduce mechanical complexity and significantly lower system maintenance requirements over time.

Reduced spare parts inventories

Fewer mechanical components mean fewer parts to stock, helping minimize spare parts inventories and reducing overall lifecycle management costs.

Easier system installation

With a more compact motor-drive configuration and no need for external transmission elements, installation is simpler, faster, and requires less engineering effort.

Higher system reliability

The simplified drivetrain and high-precision control of synchronous technology increase overall system reliability, reducing the risk of failure and unplanned downtime.

No mechanical power transmission losses

Direct coupling of the motor to the load eliminates gearbox and belt losses, enhancing efficiency and enabling more sustainable, high-torque performance at low speeds.

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.