Bengaluru

ABB India has unveiled its new range of flameproof (FLP) motors that are safe choice for applications in potentially explosive environments. Manufactured at the company’s Faridabad facility, these low voltage motors offer considerable benefits including low vibration levels with increased reliability for an extended lifetime, and reduced maintenance requirements for a lower cost of ownership.

The flameproof motors can operate reliably, withstanding extreme temperatures, corrosive dust and humidity.  They comply with Indian and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards and the most demanding requirements of chemical, oil & gas industry and pharma. The motors have also been certified by Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization (PESO), a nodal agency for regulating safety of hazardous substances such as explosives, compressed gases and petroleum.

“With this launch, we have set a new benchmark for safety and energy efficiency in the flameproof market segment. Our locally manufactured motors are designed with improved safety features and ensure a more energy-efficient operation for customers in India,” said Sanjeev Arora, President, ABB Motion India. 

ABB’s low voltage flameproof motors have an advanced surface treatment that resists even extreme environmental conditions. The motors have a strong frame with integrated feet for rigidity and to ensure vibration-free operation with foot mounted applications. The machined surfaces which form the flame path are more stringent than required standards & thoroughly inspected and protected against any kind of even slightest damage, to ensure safe and reliable enclosure There are also cast shrouds on the bolts which provide additional mechanical safety and protection.

In explosive atmospheres, it is crucial to ensure the safe use of electrical apparatus. The new flameproof motors can withstand the pressure caused by an internal explosion without incurring any damage. They prevent flame propagation outside of the enclosure, and are certified for gas groups IIA, IIB and IIC. Designed in line with flameproof motors manufactured at ABB’s global factories, the new range of motors in India are offered to customers under high efficiency (IE2) and premium efficiency (IE3) classes.

ABB offers a unique digital advantage in flameproof motors to make operations efficient, predictable and safe. Customers have the option to activate remote condition monitoring feature in their flameproof motors, with the help of ABB Ability smart sensors. The motors can be factory fitted with the sensors as an option. This feature provides meaningful information on motor condition and performance, enabling customers to put intelligence into their maintenance. They can plan maintenance according to actual needs rather than on the basis of time intervals or operating hours alone. This cuts maintenance costs and reduces or even eliminates unplanned stops.

ABB is a leading global technology company that energises the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels.  

With ABB Motion’s digitally enabled drives, motors and services, the customers and partners achieve better performance, safety and reliability. ABB Motion offers a combination of domain expertise and technology to deliver the optimum drive and motor solution for a wide range of applications in all industrial segments.