Low Voltage IE5 Synchronous Reluctance Motors

Ultimate efficiency and reliability to optimize your cost of ownership

Efficient Electric Motors

Technology description

Synchronous reluctance technology combines conventional proven stator technology with  innovative rotor design, and best-in-class industrial drive loaded with new purpose-designed software. The  magnetically anisotropic rotor has neither magnets nor windings and suffers virtually no power losses. And because there are no magnetic forces in the rotor, maintenance is as straightforward as with induction motors. The very low winding temperatures result in lower bearing temperatures significantly decreasing unplanned motor outages.

Key features

  • Higher efficiency IE5 for lowest energy consumption.
  • No rare earth metals for environmental sustainability.
  • Magnet-free rotor for easy service.
  • Lower winding and bearing temperatures for longer life time, extended service intervals.
  • Better controllability  for accurate speed and torque control, down to zero speed.
  • Lower noise level for better working environment.
  • Same size with IE2 perfect for retrofits.

Application fields

ABB IE5 SynRM motors can be used in a wide range of demanding industrial applications where they offer accurate control and high efficiency across the whole speed range, even at partial loads. This makes them an ideal upgrade option for standard induction motors in pumps, fans and compressors as well as in more demanding applications like extruders, concha mixers, winches, and conveyors.

Business case

CO2 impact / Energy cost reduction

  • SynRM motors meet the new IE5 ultra-premium energy efficiency class defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) to offer up to 50 percent lower energy losses and significantly lower energy consumption than the commonly used IE2 induction motors.
  • High IE5 efficiency, longer bearing life-time and reduced downtime.

Non-energy benefits

  • Lower bearing and winding temperatures for enhanced reliability and long life.
  • Less motor noise for a better working environment.

Technology deployed by

ABB B.V.