IE5 Synchronous reluctance Increased Safety motors

Reduces energy losses by up to 40% vs IE3 motors, runs cooler for greater reliability, lower maintenance, and longer life, ideal for hazardous environments.

World-leading efficiency, now for explosive atmospheres

ABB has extended its IE5 SynRM series with a brand-new addition, the IE5 SynRM Increased Safety motor is a world-first, customers operating in hazardous area industries can now ensure safety and boost their energy efficiency by deploying motors that offer up to 40% lower energy losses compared to commonly used IE3 motors.

 

The motor runs cooler, offering increased reliability, lower maintenance needs and a longer life, making it a cost-efficient and competitive solution. With accurate control and high efficiency throughout the whole speed range, even at partial loads, it is the ideal upgrade for standard induction motors in pumps, fans and compressors in industries where explosive gas, vapour or dust might be present, such as oil and gas, chemicals, wood processing and flour milling.

Technical data

ABB's IE5 SynRM Increased Safety motors, designed for ultra-premium efficiency and reliable performance in hazardous environments.

Up to 315 kW

wide power range all the way from 5.5 - 315 kW

Up to 690 V

wide voltage range all the way from 230 V

Efficiency UP to IE5

IE5 efficiency class

Explore the key features and benefits

ABB’s Increased Safety Synchronous Reluctance Motors offer ultra-premium IE5 efficiency with certified protection for Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zones 21 & 22. Their advanced design eliminates hot surfaces and sparking, ensuring safety while reducing costs, maintenance, and environmental impact.

Energy efficiency

ABB IE5 SynRM motors reduce energy losses by up to 40% vs. IE3 motors, cutting consumption and CO₂ emissions.

Certified for explosive atmospheres

At launch the motors are Ex certified according to IECEx and ATEX standards.

Proven reliability

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

Cost efficient

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

Lower environmental impact

IE5 SynRM Increased Safety motors offer a lower environmental impact by eliminating rare earth metals, reducing energy losses, and cutting emissions.

Safety features

Increased safety motors prevent hot surfaces and sparks, while dust ignition-proof motors use special seals to block dust entry.

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.

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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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