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ABB’s new motor delivers IE5 efficiency without rare earth magnets

Building upon the current IE4 Super Premium Efficiency standard, ABB’s IE5 SynRM2 technology is claimed to reduce energy losses by an additional 20 percent.

15/06/2014 14:29:59

The SynRM2 is an upgrade of ABB’s award-winning SynRM (synchronous reluctance) motor technology launched in 2011.

A feature of ABB’s latest SynRM2 motors is that they do not utilise rare earth permanent magnets; instead, they use ferrite magnets, which are more cost effective and easily available. This results in more economically and ecologically sustainable products.

The largest business potential for the new motors is in the 1-15kW output range, and among OEM customers who require motor and drive packages which can be configured for optimum performance in a variety of applications.

This new motor technology represents a new ultra-premium efficiency, IE5.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.