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A PASSION FOR INNOVATION AND EFFICIENCY
ABB Motion’s commitment to both technological development and environmental responsibilities was clearly demonstrated at the company’s recent press event at its facility in Vaasa, Finland. The event featured news of the expansion of the IE5 SynRM motor range and the launch of the LV Titanium Variable Speed Motor. Michelle Lea reports...
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enowned for being a major hub for energy technology in the Nordics, it’s quite fitting that Vaasa in Finland is home
to ABB Motion’s facility producing IEC Low-Voltage motors. Vaasa itself has set a carbon neutrality target by 2035, through the implementation of policies surrounding energy, climate and environmental planning.
ABB Motion plays its part in this decarbonisation of industry - the Vaasa site is much more than a production facility, it is part of ABB’s ‘Mission to Zero’ program to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency at its sites. The company has committed to improving its sustainability, empowering its people to drive change, and supporting customers in doing the same.
This dual commitment to technology and environmental responsibility, helping customers improve efficiency and save energy, is clearly demonstrated by the latest expansion of the IE5 SynRM motor range, and the launch of the LV Titanium Variable Speed Motor. Harri Mykkanen, vice president at ABB Oy, Motors & Generators, Stefan Floeck, President, IEC LV Motors, Ivor Vidjen, global head of strategy, BD & Transformation, IEC LV Motors, and Daniel Eberli, Global Business Line Manager, all gathered in Vaasa to
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introduce the innovations to selected technical editors and journalists from across Europe.
The IE5 SynRM motor portfolio has been expanded with three smaller frame sizes (90, 100, 112), now covering 0.75kW 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.
“Replacing existing motors, which have a low-efficiency
class, with new high-efficiency motors offers huge saving
potential, ” – Stefan Floeck, President, IEC LV Motors’
“Smaller motors are often deployed in high volumes and in continuous-duty or space- constrained environments where thermal performance, precise control, and high efficiency under partial load are critical,” said Stefan Floeck. “With our expanded SynRM range, we’re ensuring that every motor, no matter the size, plays its part in helping boost productivity for our customers while cutting emissions.”
ABB’s IE5 SynRM motors cut energy losses by up to 40% compared to IE3 motors, resulting in significant savings. For example, a single 90 kW motor can save €79.800 and reduce CO2 emissions by 95,760 kg over 20 years. Industrial sites typically operate dozens or even hundreds of smaller motors alongside larger ones, multiplying these savings and environmental benefits – often delivering a payback in as little as 5 months.
ABB SynRM motors are included in the ABB EcoSolutions portfolio, empowering customers and partners to make more sustainable choices through increased transparency about each product’s circularity and environmental impact. Products in this portfolio are backed by externally verified, third-party Environmental Product Declarations (ISO 14025 Type III). This expansion reinforces ABB’s commitment to IE6 “Hyper-Efficiency,” already achieved by select SynRM models above 90 kW. These future-ready motors deliver up to 20% lower losses than IE5, setting a benchmark in energy efficiency for the industry. In another innovative step toward helping customers become more sustainable, ABB Motion has unified motor and drive technology in its LV Titanium Variable Speed Motor. The motor offers: • a sleek, streamlined and compact platform for fast-track, one-person installation with reduced cabling and no commissioning to cut set-up costs and reduce material usage
• the ability to minimise energy consumption, reduce carbon emissions
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