ABBPermanent Magnet Motor

Permanent Magnet Motors

Low Voltage Motors (LT)Process Performance Motors

ABB’s low voltage permanent magnet motors deliver high efficiency for low-speed, high-torque applications, combining synchronous precision with induction motor durability. By eliminating mechanical transmission losses, they enhance reliability and reduce maintenance.

Overview

Description

ABB’s low voltage permanent magnet motors combine the precision of synchronous technology with the rugged durability of induction motors, delivering high torque at low speeds without the need for gearboxes. This advanced design ensures maximum energy efficiency, making them ideal for demanding industries such as mining, pulp and paper, and water treatment. By eliminating mechanical transmission components, these motors reduce energy losses, lower maintenance costs, and enhance overall system reliability.

Key Benefits

  • Lower maintenance cost: By eliminating gearboxes, belts, and pulleys, ABB’s low voltage permanent magnet motors reduce mechanical complexity and significantly lower system maintenance requirements over time.
  • Reduced spare parts inventories: Fewer mechanical components mean fewer parts to stock, helping minimize spare parts inventories and reducing overall lifecycle management costs.
  • Easier system installation: With a more compact motor-drive configuration and no need for external transmission elements, installation is simpler, faster, and requires less engineering effort.
  • Higher system reliability: The simplified drivetrain and high-precision control of synchronous technology increase overall system reliability, reducing the risk of failure and unplanned downtime.
  • No mechanical power transmission losses: Direct coupling of the motor to the load eliminates gearbox and belt losses, enhancing efficiency and enabling more sustainable, high-torque performance at low speeds.

Specifications

Power output
10 to 970 kW
Wide voltage range
400 V to 690 V
Torque output
800 to 50,000 NM Torque
Frame sizes
280 - 450