ABB is accelerating industrial energy efficiency with its expanded range of IE6 Hyper‑Efficiency synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motors. This magnet‑free technology—now available from 110 to 450 kW in frame sizes 280 and 315, and speeds up to 3600 rpm—brings next-level efficiency and sustainability to even more industrial applications. This move builds on the 2024 milestone when ABB was the world’s first manufacturer to launch a magnet‑free IE6 SynRM motor for specialist applications. ABB has now made this breakthrough its mainstream option, moving ahead of the anticipated IE6 Hyper‑Efficiency standard.
Designed with sustainability at the core, the IE6 SynRM contains no permanent magnets or rare earth metals, is 98 percent recyclable, and forms part of the ABB EcoSolutions™ portfolio with fully verified Environmental Product Declarations (ISO 14025 Type III). This enables customers and partners to make more informed, sustainable choices through increased transparency about each product’s circularity and environmental impact.
The IE6 SynRM motors match the size of standard induction motors, making them a simple drop‑in replacement for fans, pumps, compressors and other applications. As a perfect pairing with an ABB variable speed drive (VSD), they reinforce ABB’s commitment to breakthrough energy efficiency, reduced operating costs, and helping industries accelerate their decarbonization journey.
