WORLD-LEADING EFFICIENCY, NOW FOR HAZARDOUS AREAS

ABB is the world’s first manufacturer to offer an IE6 Hyper‑Efficiency motor certified to ATEX and IECEx requirements for use in hazardous areas. The new IE6 motor, based on ABB’s magnet- and rare earth- free synchronous reluctance (SynRM) technology, offers up to 60 percent lower energy losses than the IE3 induction motors commonly used in Zones 1 and 2. This enables operators to realize a major boost in energy efficiency and avoided carbon emissions in industries where gas, vapor or dust might be present, such as chemicals, marine, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals and food & beverage.

 

The motors can also help industrial users specify a more cost-effective installation. For example, in Zone 1, the cooler running design could allow the use of an increased safety motor (Ex ec / Ex eb) where a flameproof motor with a special enclosure would traditionally be required, offering a flexible alternative within the category of hazardous area motors.

 

In Zone 2, the improved loadability of SynRM motors is an important factor, as it enables more power to be delivered from the same size as an equivalent induction motor. This allows users to select smaller, lower-cost industrial motors for hazardous areas while maintaining performance and safety compliance, particularly when using IECEx motors or ATEX certified motors in less demanding hazardous zones.

Technical data

ABB's IE6 SynRM Increased Safety motors, designed for Hyper-Efficiency and reliable performance in hazardous environments.

Up to 400 kW

<p>wide power range all the way from 0.75 - 400 kW</p>

Up to 690 V

<p>wide voltage range all the way from 230 V</p>

Efficiency UP to IE6

<p>IE6 efficiency class</p>

Explore the key features and benefits

<p>ABB’s Increased Safety Synchronous Reluctance Motors offer&nbsp;IE6 Ultra-Efficiency with certified protection for Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zones 21 &amp; 22. Their advanced design eliminates hot surfaces and sparking, ensuring safety while reducing costs, maintenance, and environmental impact.</p>

Energy efficiency

<p>IE6 Hyper-Efficiency SynRM motor reduces energy losses by 60 percent over a standard IE3 induction motor, making it the ideal upgrade solution for pumps, fans and compressors.</p>

Certified safety

<p>Certification to ATEX and IECEx requirements. Increased safety motors prevent hot surfaces and sparks, while dust ignition-proof motors use special seals to block dust entry.</p>

Proven reliability

<p>Fewer unplanned stoppages, extended service life, and lower maintenance costs make these motors a game-changer in demanding industries.</p>

Cost efficient

<p>The motor runs cooler, offering increased reliability, lower maintenance needs and a longer life, making it a cost-efficient and competitive solution.</p>

Lower environmental impact

<p>IE6 SynRM Increased Safety motors offer a lower environmental impact by eliminating rare earth metals, reducing energy losses, and cutting emissions.</p>

Safety features

<p>By upgrading from a IE3 motor to an IE6 SynRM, you may achieve a return on investment in as little as eight months.</p>

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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