Slow speed synchronous motors

Engineered for exceptional reliability and top-tier efficiency, ABB’s 4 to 40 pole motors enable customers to significantly reduce operating, maintenance, and energy costs – all while minimizing environmental impact. Available in frame sizes 710, 1120, 1250, 1600, 2000 and 2500, they deliver power outputs up to 65 MW.

Synchronous variable speed 4 to 40 poles motors

ABB offers a wide range of synchronous motors for industrial processes that require high power, slow speed motors with high reliability.  The motors are available for variable or constant speed applications.

Our motors are tailor-made within a standard design to meet customer-specific needs, application requirements and grid characteristics. High performance and cost efficiency are achieved through optimal utilization of active materials.

ABB has a long track record in supplying synchronous motors for all types of applications to customers all over the world. The design and performance are constantly updated to include new technologies and field experience. Our global service network and predefined maintenance programs ensure support for all life cycle stages of ABB motors.

Key benefits

Customizable design

<p>Solutions designed to fit the application or industry specific needs.</p>

Energy efficiency

<p>Top Industrial Efficiency concept ensures highest efficiency solution.</p>

Reliability

<p>Proven reliability through thousands of installations means minimized production losses.</p>

Robust design

<p>Robust frame reduces vibrations and contributes to machine’s overall excellent performance.</p>

Low total cost of ownership

<p>Top-class efficiency and reactive power control minimize losses and deliver the low total cost of ownership.</p>

Global service network

<p>We ensure consistent support and optimal performance throughout every stage of your moto’s life cycle.</p>

Technical specification

Up to 65 MW

<p>power range</p>

Up to 15 kV

<p>voltage</p>

Up to IP56

<p>protection class</p>

Up to 40 poles

<p>number of poles from 4 to 40&nbsp;</p>

Up to 710-2500

<p>frame size</p>

Up to 50 / 60 Hz

<p>frequency</p>

Variants for cooling

<p>IC01, IC611, IC81W, IC8A6W7</p>

Variants for Standards

<p>IEC and NEMA</p>

Variants for Marine classification

<p>All international societies, e.g. ABS, BV, DNV and GL</p>

Variants for Motor type

<p>AMZ</p>

Variants for Mounting

<p>Horizontal and vertical</p>

Variants for enclosure material

<p>Welded steel</p>

Applications

Electric propulsion

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Azipod propulsion

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Mining and minerals

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