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IEC Low voltage motors

Transform your industry operations with our high-performance motors

ABB offers the most comprehensive portfolio of low voltage motors that help you to improve reliability, energy efficiency and productivity of your processes. Our motors are suitable for all industries and applications and they fulfill all international and national efficiency regulations. The motors can be used direct-on-line or with variable speed drives. ABB low voltage motors create optimized high-efficiency packages with ABB drives. We support you globally and locally.

Did you know?

Electric motors consume over 45 % of the world's electricity.
By 2040 the number of motors will double.
Adoption of high-efficiency motor systems cut global electricity consumption up to 10 %.
Changing just one motor can make a difference and ABB can help you with it.

Key features

Available design to all industry segments and applications in global supply
Highest reliability to minimize operation cost from downtime
High flexibility in unique customized design
Innovative modular installation design
ABB Access to On-line motor data and documents
ABB Ability^TM Smart Sensor is available as option to enable smart operation

Contact our sales team now or explore our range of high-efficiency motors to find the perfect solution for your business needs!

Product portfolio

Process performance motors

General performance motors

Motors for explosive atmospheres

Industry and application specific products

Overview

Process performance motors provide great flexibility for customer specific solutions and can be individually designed to meet the exact demands of the application.

Water cooled motors

Robust, compact and highly efficient motors that are ideal for constant torque applications. Frame sizes 280 to 500, up to 2000 kW

Permanent magnet motors

ABB Permanent magnet motors provide high speed accuracy even without speed sensors. Available in frame sizes 280 to 560

Process performance induction motors

Flexible high efficiency motors for any customer need, meeting requirements for reliability, availability, efficiency. Frame sizes 56 to 500, IE2-IE4, up to 1300 kW

Synchronous reluctance motors (SynRM)

High output and IE5 synchronous reluctance motors. Frame sizes 90 to 315, up to 350 kW

Overview

ABB offers a wide range of low voltage explosion-proof motors for all protection types, certified according to all major standards.

Dust ignition proof motors Ex t

Frame sizes 80 to 450, up 2000 kW

Flameproof motors Ex d, Ex de

Frame sizes 80 to 450, up to 950 kW

Increased safety motors Ex ec

Frame sizes 71 to 450, up to 2000 kW

Overview

ABB offers a complete range of low voltage motors, ensuring that the right motor can be found for every need.

Smoke extraction motors

Frame sizes 160 to 450, up to 1000 kW

Brake motors

Frame sizes 63 to 180, 0.55 to 22 kW

High dynamic performance (HDP) motors

Frame sizes 100 to 250

Roller table motors

Frame sizes 180 to 450

IEC Low voltage motors for the US/60Hz market

Overview

ABB provides a comprehensive range of low voltage motors for the US market, enhancing reliability, energy efficiency, and productivity across industries.

IEC Zone 1 Flameproof, three phase, 50/60 Hz, (for export only)

Built on dependable designs, flameproof motors excel in challenging conditions, offering a blend of safety, high efficiency, and sustainability benefits.

Process Performance IEC aluminum, three phase, 50/60 Hz

Optimize efficiency with our durable Process Performance aluminum motors. Elevate your operations with ABB's industrial motors.

ECP5000 series Severe duty, three phase, 460V, 60Hz

Severe duty motors deliver exceptional performance, ensuring uptime in harsh industrial applications.

Process Performance IEC cast iron, three phase, 50/60 Hz

Boost operational efficiency with our rugged Process Performance cast iron motors.

Crusher Duty, three phase, 460V/575V, 60Hz

Crusher Duty 580 motors maximize uptime in demanding applications, featuring enhanced connection and safety features.

IEC Zone 2 & 22 and Div 2 Increased Safety, three phase, 50/60 Hz

Increased Safety motors, engineered for reliability in volatile environments, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Industries and applications

Industries served

Applications

Tools and manuals

Cement and mining

Chemical, oil and gas

→ Drives and motors for electrically driven marine deck machinery and offshore winches

→ Drives and motors for extruders in food processing

→ Motors for high ambient temperatures

Frame sizes 160 to 250, up to 55 kW

→ Smoke extraction motors

Frame sizes 160 to 450, up to 1000 kW

→ ABB Access

Unlocking your drives, motors and PLCs

→ Drive and Motor Selector

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→ Optimizer

Select MEPS compliant LV motors, find documents and make comparisons between suitable motors

→ DriveSize and MotSize

Dimensioning tool for low voltage motors

→ Manuals for Low voltage motors

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Key benefits

Innovation and Experience: ABB is a pioneer in industrial technology with over a century of experience. Our technological expertise and innovation keeps ABB at the forefront of industry advancements.
Energy Efficiency: ABB places a significant emphasis on energy efficiency. Our motors are designed to consume less power while delivering high performance, offering users considerable cost savings over the long term. We offer motors with ultra-premium efficiency, achieving up to IE5 efficiency class.
Quality and Durability: ABB IEC low voltage motors are known for their quality and durability. They're built to withstand demanding conditions, which can lead to lower maintenance costs and a longer operational lifespan.
Industry-specific Solutions: ABB provides motors that are customized for various industries, including mining, food & beverage, cement, and more. This means they're equipped to understand and cater to your specific requirements.
Sustainability Commitment: ABB is committed to fostering a low-carbon society and collaboratively implementing sustainable practices throughout our entire value chain, ensuring the sustainability of our products and solutions.
Global Presence: ABB has a strong global network, making their products and support easily accessible, regardless of your location.

Product videos

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Highlights

At ABB, we pride ourselves on being the premium one-stop-shop for motor-drive solutions

Stefan Floeck discussing progress in India

United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization featured ABB's IE5 SynRM motor

Daniel Eberli talking about the IE6 motor

IE6 hyper-efficiency is the latest buzz in the electric motors industry

In the spotlight - ABB IEC LV Motors Finland

United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization featured ABB's IE5 SynRM motor

Transforming data centers with high-efficiency technologies

ABB India revamps Faridabad facility, boosting sustainability and efficiency

In the spotlight - ABB IEC LV Motors India

Addressing the global challenge of manufacturing waste

ABB research shows energy efficiency has become the decisive factor

Energy efficiency: Accelerating Asia's shift to net zero

How premium motors can transform industrial operations

How far can motor energy efficiency go?

ABB IE5 SynRM motors and drives help GSK vaccine plant reach net zero

Unlocking energy efficiency for the water industry

Transforming industrial operations with premium motors

Ensuring transparent sustainability in industrial motors

IE6 hyper-efficiency motors are ready to roll

Walking the talk: How ABB IEC Low Voltage Motors is adopting low carbon initiatives in its own operations

Sustainability gains targeted for chocolate processing with liquid-cooled motors

ABB India’s IEC LV Motors save over 500 GWh energy across Indian industries

ABB India and Witt India partner to enhance safety and operational efficiency in key infrastructure projects

Lifting energy efficiency to new levels in sewage treatment with ABB drives and motors

Achieving Hyper-efficiency with magnet-free motors

ABB EcoSolutions for IE5 SynRM motors

ABB is first to reach anticipated IE6 hyper-efficiency with magnet-free motors

IE5 SynRM Increased Safety motors, a game changer

Sweet savings: ABB’s IE5 SynRM motors help confectionery producers use less energy

Pushing the performance envelope with ABB’s premium low voltage motors

Switching to IE5 SynRM Increased Safety motors delivers higher energy efficiency while ensuring safety in hazardous areas

IE5 SynRM Liquid-cooled motor sets new benchmark for efficiency and power output

ABB achieves world first with liquid-cooled IE5 SynRM motor

High Dynamic Performance motors boosting productivity by up to 15%

Leading the change in reshaping the future of electric motors

Smurfit Kappa Parenco boosts sustainability with high efficiency motors from ABB

Driving next-level efficiency in the chemical industry

Watania Steel chooses ABB’s High Dynamic Performance motors for new wire rod mill

The Ecodesign Regulation: driving energy efficiency

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