ABB high voltage induction motors

ABB’s experience of more than 130 years of manufacturing electric motors is the base for our industry leading domain expertise. ABB high voltage induction motors combine the benefits of high reliability, availability, and high efficiency with customized design options to suit even the most demanding industry segments and applications. Our energy efficient solutions enable industries to reduce their environmental impact.

ABB’s global network of support makes maintenance easy throughout the product lifecycle, helping our customers optimize their cost of ownership. Proven product design and product testing ensure safe operation in the toughest applications.

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ABB Induction motor offering

Modular motors
Rib cooled motors
Flameproof motors
MachSize - Online selection tool

Modular motors

High voltage modular design motors offer most reliable and optimized solutions for wide variability of most industry applications in safe areas or explosive hazardous areas.

 

Power range: up to 23 MW

Voltage range: up to 13,8 kV

Shaft height: 355 - 1000 (mm)

Pole number: 2 – 24

Cooling: IC01, IC31, IC611, IC616, IC666, IC81W, IC86W

Protection: IP23, IP24(W), IP55 up to IP66 (optional)

Operating: DOL, VSD

Operating environment: Safe area, hazardous area

 

Core applications:

Pumps, Fans, Blowers, Compressors, Conveyers, Mills, Thruster


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Rib cooled motors

ABB High voltage rib cooled design motors set a benchmark for the industry, offering more watts per kilogram than has ever been achieved before with rib cooled motors which also enable easy configurability and built-in serviceability.

Standard: IEC / NEMA

Power range: up to 2240 kW / 3000 HP

Voltage range: up to 11,5 kV

Shaft height: IEC 315 - 560 / NEMA 5000 - 5800

Pole number: 2 – 12

Cooling: IC411, IC416 / TEAC, TEFC

Protection: IP55, up to IP66

Operating: DOL, VSD

Operating environment: Safe area, hazardous area

Core applications:

Pumps, Fans, Blowers, Compressors, Hoister, Conveyers, Extruders, Mills, Cutting, Saws



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Flameproof motors

ABB's high voltage flameproof motors are designed to withstand the pressure caused by an internal explosion without incurring any damage. Our flameproof motors are a safe choice for applications in potentially explosive atmospheres in the most important specification requirements for the oil and gas industry.

 

Power range: up to 1,6 MW (7,5MV)

Voltage range: up to 11 kV

Shaft height: IEC 355 – 500 (500 – 900)

Pole number: 2 – 18

Cooling: IC411, IC416 (IC511, IC516)

Protection: IP55, up to IP66

Operating: DOL, VSD

Operating environment: Flameproof, Flameproof and increased safety

 

Core applications:

Pumps, Fans, Blowers, Compressors, Centrifuge application in most of industry segments in hazardous area.



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MachSize - Online selection tool

MachSize is an easy-to-use online tool for selecting and configuring ABB’s high voltage configured-to-order motors. These pre-engineered motors meet the most common requirements across many industries, offering levels of energy efficiency, reliability, and safety similar to engineered motors.

With MachSize, you get a complete quotation quickly and easily. You can configure high voltage motors 24/7 via laptops, tablets, phones – any device that has a browser and Internet connection.


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Designing high voltage motors and generators with low partial discharge (PD) can be costly and fail to deliver reliability. Jari Jäppinen, ABB motors and generators technology manager, explains why it is better to design equipment that fits its specific purpose.

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World’s steepest funicular in Stoos, Switzerland, is powered by 2 custom-made ABB motors.

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Selecting a reputable manufacturer with a strong record of quality and expertise is the best way to ensure you avoid issues with partial discharge.

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