NEWS n ABB IS NOW OFFERING ITS magnet-free synchronous reluctance motors in IE6 efficiency versions as standard in ratings from 100kW to 450kW, promising a 76% improvement in energy savings over IE4 machines. The IE6 Hyper-Efficiency motors, in frame sizes 280 and 315, operate at speeds of 3,600 rpm. In 2024, ABB claimed to be the world’s first manufacturer to be offering magnet‑free IE6 SynRM motors. It has now made IE6 ratings its mainstream option, ahead of the anticipated IE6 Hyper‑Efficiency standard. ABB says that over a motor’s typical 20-year service life, the savings of upgrading from IE4 to IE6, will amount to €51,200 – with a 92,200kg reduction in CO2 emissions. This represents an additional 76% improvement over IE4 and can result in ROIs as short as eight months. Viewed another way, the savings are equivalent to removing 21.5 petrol-powered passenger vehicles from the roads for a year, according to ABB. The calculations are based on a 110kW application running for 8,760 hours a year at 75% power, with energy assumed to cost €0.2/kWh. The IE6 SynRM motors have been designed with sustainability in mind. They contain no permanent magnets or rare-earth materials, are 98% recyclable, and have Environmental Product Declarations (ISO 14025 Type III). They are the same size as standard induction motors, allowing simple drop‑in replacements for fans, pumps, compressors and other applications. “The IEA’s World Energy Outlook 2025 reinforces energy efficiency as one of the fastest, and most cost‑effective levers for industrial productivity and decarbonisation,” says Stefan Floeck, president of ABB’s IEC LV Motors business. “In line with our Engineered to Outrun philosophy, the IE6 Hyper‑Efficiency SynRM motors are designed exactly for this moment. Customers can now access world‑leading efficiency across a wider power range, often achieving payback in just months, while moving closer to their sustainability targets.” ABB makes IE6 efficiency standard for its SynRM motors, slashing energy use by 76% ABB’s IE6 Hyper-Efficiency SynRM motors are available in ratings from 110–450kW Al v lways impro give y ving to more plu you us va wit LA ria th AR up to 120% higher th n flex PERFORMANCE O gths OF T ants, enables machine design h new motor sizes, active leng RGE PRODUCT RANGE ion. han previous gener + xibility. and winding rat TMB technology access is reduced with TM RS COST OF OWNER applications. ible for many MB+ making direct drive hig SHIP on controllers and to moti ETEL is 100% dedicated gh-end motion system products Our w ology. o direct drive techn provides a portfolio to meet yo ide range of linear and torque m ur needs. motors, position and ETEL Torque Motors ar HEIDENHA buted in the UK by re distri E T: 01444 2477 • AIN GB Limited sales@heidenhain.co.uk • 711 www.etel.ch
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