ABB expands its IE5 synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM) portfolio with smaller frame sizes, offering the broadest range of magnet- and rare earth-free motors.

The well-proven IE5 SynRM cut energy losses by about 40% compared to IE3 motors, with short payback times, often under a couple of months.

ABB has expanded its IE5 SynRM motor portfolio with three smaller frame sizes (90, 100, 112), now covering 0.75 kW to 450 kW. This gives customers the broadest range of magnet- and rare earth-free motors to boost efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across even more applications. With extended power and speed options up to 3600 RPM, the motors are ideal for pumps, fans, and compressors—perfectly paired with ABB variable speed drives for maximum performance.

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The EU Ecodesign regulation demands to transition from IE2 to IE3 in Europe. The yearly replacement of IE2 motors by IE3 motors can sum up to 3.4TWh of energy savings over their lifetime.

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The Commission Regulation will set three different energy efficiency levels (IE2, IE3 and IE4) for motors depending on their power rating.

The regulation will be implemented in two steps where the first step will be on July 1, 2021 and the second step on July 1, 2023. The EU regulations are often referred to as “EU MEPS” (Minimum Energy Performance Standard) setting mandatory minimum energy efficiency levels for products introduced into the European market.

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ABB’s award-winning synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motors offer a new first choice to meet the growing global demand for improved energy efficiency.  These motors now meet the new IE5 ultra-premium energy efficiency class defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

The IE5 ultra-premium SynRM motors offer up to 50 percent lower energy losses and significantly lower energy consumption than the commonly used IE2 induction motors. ABB first introduced SynRM technology in 2011 and case studies in  industrial installations have demonstrated energy savings of up to 25 percent, depending on the application.

The IE5 level of efficiency is made possible by the SynRM design which combines the performance advantages of permanent magnet technology with the simplicity and service-friendliness of an induction platform. To ensure an environmentally friendly design, the motors do not feature rear earth materials like permanent magnets.

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Calculate how much energy and money you could save by using ABB drives while also deriving other benefits such as soft starting and stopping, an improved power factor, and connection into process automation.  EnergySave is a is user-friendly and interactive energy saving calculator for comparing AC drive control against traditional flow control methods in different applications such as fan and pump.  Over the years the formulas behind the tools have been developed and enhanced along with the pump and fan manufacturers in order to provide accuracy.

EnergySave has two modes: Basic and Advanced. The Basic mode let’s you quickly see potential savings, and does not require a lot of technical information from you. The Advanced mode gives you the opportunity to include your technical details for a more specific calculation.

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