ABB Synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motors

Unleashing IE5 efficiency and power with ABB's Synchronous reluctance motors

Are you looking for cutting-edge motor solutions that optimize energy efficiency and power in industrial processes? Look no further than ABB's IE5 range of synchronous reluctance motors. With advanced technology and engineering expertise, ABB brings you reliable and high-performance motors designed to meet the demands of modern industries.


  • Energy-efficient: ABB's synchronous reluctance motors are specifically engineered to deliver IE5  ultra-premium energy efficiency, reducing operational costs and environmental impact.
  • High torque and power density: Experience exceptional performance with these motors, boasting high torque capabilities and remarkable power density, enabling enhanced productivity in your operations.
  • Advanced engineering: Benefit from ABB's expertise in motor engineering, ensuring reliable and optimized motor solutions for your specific industrial applications.
  • Tailored for demanding processes: Our synchronous reluctance motors are built to withstand the rigors of demanding industrial environments, ensuring long-lasting performance and minimal downtime.
  • Versatile applications: Whether it's pumping, material handling, or any other industrial process, ABB's synchronous reluctance motors offer versatile solutions for a wide range of applications.
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Key benefits

  • Unparalleled Energy Efficiency: Reduce energy consumption and lower operational costs with ABB's synchronous reluctance motors, engineered to deliver exceptional energy efficiency without compromising performance. ABB IE5 ultra-premium SynRM motors offer up to 40% lower energy losses compared to IE3 motors, as well as significantly lower energy consumption and CO₂ emissions than the commonly used IE3 induction motors.
  • Enhanced Productivity: Harness the high torque and power density of our motors to maximize productivity in your industrial processes, achieving faster and more efficient operations.
  • Reliability in Demanding Environments: SynRM technology offers up to 30°C lower winding temperatures and up to 15°C lower bearing temperatures, which increases the reliability, prolongs the motor lifetime, and reduces the need for maintenance.
  • Tailored Solutions for Your Needs: ABB's synchronous reluctance motors are available in a range of power ratings, speed ranges, and frame sizes, allowing you to select the ideal motor that perfectly suits your specific requirements.
Low voltage IE5 Synchronous reluctance motors catalog

Why choose ABB's Synchronous reluctance motors?

Unleash Unparalleled Efficiency: Our motors are engineered with utmost precision to optimize energy consumption, significantly reducing your operational costs. Experience the power of energy efficiency and unlock substantial savings for your business.

Empower Your Productivity: With high torque and power density, our synchronous reluctance motors ensure exceptional performance, enabling you to achieve faster and more efficient industrial processes. Boost productivity, streamline operations, and stay ahead of the competition.

Trust in Proven Reliability: ABB is a world leader in motor engineering, renowned for our expertise in developing robust and reliable solutions. Our synchronous reluctance motors are built to endure the toughest conditions, ensuring continuous operation and minimizing maintenance disruptions.

Tailored Solutions for Your Success: We understand that every industrial application is unique. That's why our synchronous reluctance motors come in a wide range of power ratings, speed ranges, and frame sizes, allowing you to select the perfect fit for your specific requirements. Experience personalized solutions tailored to your success.

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Product ranges

ABB offers a diverse selection of SynRM motors, utilizing advanced synchronous reluctance technology for optimal performance, energy efficiency, and reliability. Versatile and innovative, these motors serve a wide range of industries.

→ ABB IE5 SynRM  motors
ABB IE5 SynRM motors, with up to 40% lower energy losses than IE3 motors. Synchronous reluctance technology combines the performance of the permanent magnet motor with the simplicity and service-friendliness of an induction motor.
IE5 Synchronous reluctance motors 
Aluminum frame motors M3AL - IEC frame sizes 132
Cast iron frame motors M3BL - IEC frame sizes 132 to 315
Output power 5.5 to 315 kW
Voltage 230 – 690 V
 High output synchronous reluctance motors
Cast iron frame motors M3BL - IEC frame sizes 160 to 315
Output power 17 to 350 kW
Voltage 230 – 690 V
Start saving energy with ABB's IE5 SynRM motors
Find out more about ABB IE5 SynRM motors
→ ABB IE5 SynRM Increased safety motors
ABB presents the IE5 SynRM Increased Safety motor, an extension of its IE5 SynRM series, providing a groundbreaking solution for hazardous industries. With up to 40% lower energy losses than IE3 motors, this motor enhances safety and energy efficiency. Its cooler operation ensures increased reliability, lower maintenance, and a longer lifespan, making it a cost-effective upgrade for standard induction motors in various industries with explosive atmospheres. Offering precise control and high efficiency across the speed range, it proves ideal for pumps, fans, and compressors in sectors like oil and gas, chemicals, wood processing, and flour milling.
IE5 Increased safety Synchronous Reluctance Motors
Cast iron frame motors M3HL, M3GL -  IEC frame sizes 132 to 315
Output power from 5,5 to 315 kW 
Voltage 230-690V & 50/60 Hz
Marking Ex ec IIC T3 Gc for zone 2
Ex eb IIC T3 Gc for zones 1 and 2
Ex t IIIC for zones 21 and 22 
Efficiency Up to IE5
Certification  IECEx and ATEX 
Learn more about the game-changing IE5 Increased safety SynRM motor.
Find out more about ABB IE5 SynRM Increased safety motors
→ ABB IE5 SynRM Liquid-cooled motors
ABB introduces a groundbreaking addition to its IE5 SynRM series, the IE5 SynRM Liquid-cooled motor, a world-first in efficiency and power output. With a compact, magnet-free design, it reduces energy loss by up to 40% compared to IE3 motors, offering high power output. The liquid-cooled motor ensures reliability, an extended lifespan, and lower maintenance costs, reducing overall ownership expenses. Ideal for demanding applications in tough environments, such as food and beverage, rubber and plastic production, and marine, it combines high power density with efficiency for a flexible solution.
 Liquid-Cooled Synchronous Reluctance Motors
Cast iron frame motors M3LL - IEC frame sizes 200 / 250 / 280 / 315
Output power 37 to 710 kW 
Voltage Up to 690V network voltage
Efficiency Up to IE5
ABB's IE5 SynRM Liquid-cooled motors
Find out more about ABB IE5 SynRM Liquid-cooled motors

Fulfillment of Circularity KPIs

Design concept - recyclability rate
  • Design for Closing Resource Loops – Standard EN45555 – 90%
Sourcing
  • Sustainable material content: Recycled metals - 29%
Operations
  • No non-hazardous waste is sent to landfill.
Efficiency
  • Can be digitally supported to optimize usage.
Lifetime
  • Offered with extended lifetime, preventive maintenance is offered.
Recycling
  • End-of-life instructions available: Link
ABB EcoSolutions label fullfillment

Part of the ABB EcoSolutions portfolio

The ABB EcoSolutionsTM QR-code provides full transparency to environmental impacts across the entire product lifecycle.

Products within the portfolio comply with a set of key performance indicators defined in ABB’s circularity framework and carry an external, third-party verified environmental product declaration (ISO 14025).

For our customers, the ABB EcoSolutions is an assurance that, where relevant, the product they are buying is:

  • 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-of-life treatment.

View the circular value and environmental footprint of ABB IE5 SynRM motors from the Environmental Product Declarations:

Environmental Product Declarations.

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Highlights

08/29/2024

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

Article

BB has supplied ultra-premium efficient IE5 SynRM (synchronous reluctance) motor and drive packages to modernize pumping applications

08/23/2024

Unlocking energy efficiency for the water industry

Article

Innovative solutions like IE5 SynRM motors & drives are making a difference by ensuring reliable and cost-effective water supply management

07/23/2024

Transforming industrial operations with premium motors

Article

Encouragingly, technologies like energy efficiency and increased electrification can deliver over 80% of the needed emissions reductions.

07/08/2024

Sustainability gains targeted for chocolate processing with liquid-cooled motors

Article

Chocolate production and packaging segments can boost energy efficiency by deploying the new liquid-cooled IE5 synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motor that offers up to 40 percent lower energy losses than commonly used IE3 motors. 

06/27/2024

IE6 hyper-efficiency motors are ready to roll

Article

Robert Chin, Global R&D Manager IEC LV Motors at ABB, explains that while IE5 is regarded as the current state-of-the-art in energy efficiency, motors that meet the anticipated IE6 “hyper-efficiency” level are already commercially available in the form of synchronous reluctance (SynRM) technology.

06/17/2024

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

Article

The central sewage treatment plant in Kulmbach Germany upgraded its inlet lifting pump station for enhanced energy efficiency and optimal operation. Replacing the older variable speed drive (VSD) with an ABB ACQ580 water and wastewater drive, paired with an ABB IE5 synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motor, promises significant energy savings.

07/02/2024

Ensuring transparent sustainability in industrial motors

Article

Transparency in sustainability is crucial for fostering trust between businesses and stakeholders. Consumers, investors and regulatory bodies are demanding more detailed disclosure of information about the environmental impact of products and practices.

06/13/2024

Achieving Hyper-efficiency with magnet-free motors

Article

Stefan Floeck, Division President of IEC Low Voltage Motors at ABB Motion, introduces a groundbreaking innovation: magnet-free synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM) technology has now achieved the anticipated IE6 Hyper-efficiency level.

06/10/2024

ABB EcoSolutions for IE5 SynRM motors

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ABB EcoSolutions QR-code provides full transparency to environmental impacts across the entire product lifecycle. Products within the portfolio comply with a set of key performance indicators defined in ABB's circularity framework and carry an external, third-party verified environmental product declaration (ISO 14025).

06/03/2024

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

Article

Well-proven synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM) technology is first magnet-free design to reach IE6 hyper-efficiency - an anticipated efficiency level ABB defines as achieving a 20 percent reduction in energy losses against comparable IE5 motors

05/24/2024

IE5 SynRM Increased Safety motors, a game changer

Article

Safety is critical in this industry, especially for applications in potentially explosive environments. Introducing the new IE5 SynRM Increased Safety motors represents a game changer, giving chemical manufacturers access to the most energy-efficient motor and drive technology.

05/21/2024

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

Article

 Netzsch-Feinmahltechnik, a Germany-based manufacturer of mills for the confectionery industry, has further reduced the energy consumption of its machines by fitting IE5 SynRM motors from ABB.

03/21/2024

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

Article

Motors are at the beating heart of chemical production, where they power critical applications from pumps and fans to compressors.

03/03/2024

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

Article

Synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motor technology combines ultra-premium energy efficiency with effective liquid cooling to deliver high-power density, quiet operation, and excellent reliability. 

02/07/2024

ABB achieves world first with liquid-cooled IE5 SynRM motor

Press release

The new design sets a new benchmark for high power output and reliability in a compact footprint.

12/04/2023

Eisele’s pumps deliver the highest efficiency with IE5 SynRM motors from ABB

Customer case

 

10/16/2023

Next-generation of high efficiency motors now available for potentially explosive environments

Article

Petteri Hyytiäinen, Chemicals Global Industry Segment Manager, ABB, explains how the chemical industry can ensure safety and boost energy efficiency by deploying motors that offer up to 40% lower energy losses compared to commonly used IE3 motors.

10/05/2023

NESTRO dedusters take energy efficiency to the next level with ABB SynRM motors and drives

Customer case

New-generation mobile dedusters from German company NESTRO are the first in the world to offer IE5 SynRM motors as standard. Users can save up to 22 per cent in energy costs compared to conventional equipment.

09/12/2023

How high-efficiency SynRM motors enable long-term savings

Article

Industrial businesses realize the critical importance of energy efficiency. It is an immediate step that facilities can take to improve their sustainability, contribute to reaching net zero, and boost profitability. 

09/04/2023

ABB is first in world to deliver IE5 ultra-premium motor efficiency in explosive environments

Press release

In 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 percent lower energy losses compared to commonly used IE3 motors.

Energy efficiency opportunities in chemical manufacturing
05/19/2023

Kuhmo pioneers energy-efficient timber production with ABB SynRM motors and drives

Success case

Finnish sawmill operator Kuhmo was the first company in the world to use ABB IE5 SynRM motors in a timber drying process. Its latest plant upgrade could produce six-figure energy savings in just a couple of years with highly efficient ABB motors and regenerative drives.

04/27/2023

Cutting carbon and costs in the water sector: the case for energy efficient motors

Article

Many water and wastewater facilities still use old, inefficient electric motors. Modernizing motor systems is the key to cutting costs, meeting rising demand, and reducing emissions.

03/28/2023

Sponsored text: Keep it cool: efficient and cost-effective refrigeration with motors and drives

Article

The global food and beverage sector consumes approximately 30 percent of the world’s energy. It is also responsible for 20 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions.

03/30/2023

ABB Partners with Boliden in Drive Toward Circular Economy

Press release

Tarkett’s vinyl flooring factory in Ronneby, Sweden, is using ABB data insights and service expertise to save 800 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy per year from their motor-driven systems.

02/13/2023

ABB Partners with Boliden in Drive Toward Circular Economy

Article

ABB high efficiency motors will feature recycled and low carbon copper from Boliden – a partnership that demonstrates the circular economy in action. 

02/15/2023

Driving energy efficieny in the tire & rubber industry

Article

Fausto Belotti giving an interview to European rubber journal on energy efficiency in the tire & rubber industry and what benefits companies can expect by improving the efficiency of their motors.

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