Air Circuit Breakers (ACB)
From a traditional circuit breaker to a real Power Manager. ABB air circuit breaker embeds more and more functionalities to become the all-in-one solution able to manage the low-voltage distribution systems.

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Performance
- Four sizes available, ensuring high performances in compact dimensions. Triple marking certification (IEC, UL, CCC). Certified for Class 1 active energy measurement in compliance with the IEC61557-12 standard.
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Control
- The All-In-One innovation able to manage any conditions of the grid thanks to advanced functions such as Load Shedding, Power Controller, ATS, Interface Protection, Synchrocheck logics, Adaptive Protection.
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Connectivity
- Perfect integration into all automation and energy management systems thanks to the eight communication protocols supported. Easy connection to the cloud computing platform ABB Ability TM Electrical Distribution Control System. Remote connection through the embedded Bluetooth Low Energy technology.
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Ease of use
- Easy and safe operations and maintenance. Plug & play accessorizing. User friendly commissioning tools. Platform able to evolve during the life cycle through the ABB Ability Market place TM offering.
Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)
A complete range of moulded case circuit-breakers up to 3200 A. All the circuit-breakers, both three-pole and four-pole, are available in the fixed version; sizes T4 and T5 in the plug-in version and T4, T5, T6, and T7 also in the withdrawable one.
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High breaking capacity in compact dimensions
- High values of short circuit breaking capacity are guaranteed at different voltage levels, without compromising overall dimensions.
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Flexibility of use
- Thermomagnetic and electronic trip units are available for use in AC/DC or in AC only. It is possible to interchange trip units keeping the same breaking part, so that installation can be upgraded with fewer costs.
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Advanced protection
- A complete range of electronic trip units is suitable for different level of protection, even enhancing selectivity values with Early Fault Detection and Prevention algorithm.
Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)
ABB offers an extra-wide and complete range of miniature circuit breakers to cover most applications and markets. Our products are compliant to worldwide product standards (IEC, UL, CSA). With over 90 years of experience of innovation in the electrical sector, we offer established and certified quality.
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- Compliant to worldwide product standards (IEC, UL, CSA)
- Characteristics : B, C, D, K, Z
- Configurations : 1P, 1P+N, 2P, 3P, 3P+N, 4P
- Breaking capacities up to 25 kA
- Rated currents up to 100 A
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Wide range
- Extra-wide and complete range of MCBs to cover most applications and markets
- Single units up to 33 KVAr
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Certified quality
- Compliance to worldwide product standards (IEC, UL, CSA)
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Compact
- Space and time saving thanks to the unique bottom-fixing auxiliary contact
Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB)
The Residual Current Circuit breaker RCCBs are the safest device to detect and trip against electrical leakage currents, thus ensuring protection against electric shock caused by indirect contacts. These devices must be used in series with an MCB or fuse which protects them from the potentially damaging thermal and dynamic stresses of any over currents. They also act as the main disconnecting switches upstream of any derived MCBs (e.g. domestic consumer unit).
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- Safety performances ensured worldwide by international marks approval
- High quality execution and attention to details
- Complete range of products and related accessories
- AC, A, B, AP-R types available to ensure protection against all kinds of earth fault currents
- Rated Currents from 16A up to 125A
- Rated I∆n Sensitivity 10, 30mA, 100mA, 300mA, 500mA and 1A
Distribution Boards
Distribution boards are specifically designed for outdoor installations and they come as pre-assemb LED systems, ready to install. They combine the advantages of the flexible IP-system with robust and reliable distribution cabinets, and they deliver efficient use of space, quick installation and significant customer value.

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Free up floor space
- By placing the distribution board outside instead of inside the building, interior floor space can be reserved for valuable uses. Additionally, having the distribution board outside the building makes it easier to access for maintenance.
Convenient and flexible
- Pre-assembLED Kabeldon solutions come ready for installation directly from the factory, saving time during installation and planning. By complementing the solutions with the required outgoing groups the solution also provides great flexibility.
Cost effective by design
- Locating the distribution board outdoors reduces costs for the building owners because there’s no need for them to build and maintain a separate electrical room, compared to interior electrical installations.
Contactors
ABB offers a comprehensive selection of contactors for simple and extreme application as well as products with specific purposes. The AF contactor technology revolutionizes how we use contactors and allows use in all parts of the world and in all network conditions. Furthermore, mini-contactor range offers compact dimensions and specific connection possibilities. The AS contactor is efficient and allows you to optimize your equipment design. You can choose terminals between screw, push-in spring and ring tongue through our ranges. So whatever your need of a contactor might be, ABB will have a variant meeting just that.

- The AF Series of ABB contactors are manufactured with either 3 or 4 poles. They are classified as general purpose up to 2700 Amperes; Motor application sup to 1150hp, 900kW; NEMA sizes from 00....8; PLC interface and DC switching up to 600V.
- The AS/ASL line of ABB contactors has 3 poles and is best utilized in high-volume applications up to 10 hp. This line of ABB contactors is so versatile that it comes in bulk packaging with AC or DC coil input voltages.
- The A-line of ABB contactors is equipped with 3/4 poles. The A-line is classified as general purpose up to 400 Amps; NEMA sizes from 00....5; AC or DC coil input voltages.
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- The B/BC line of ABB contactors has either 3 or 4 poles. This line also has compact solutions up to 5 hp, 5.5kW, quick-connect & PCB mount options with AC or DC coil input voltages.
- The EK line of ABB contactors is a 4-pole contactor with AC or DC coil input voltages.
Capacitor Duty Contactors
Capacitor switching application leads to very high current peak at capacitor energization. UA..RA contactors are designed with damping resistor to handle current peaks without limitation.
- Widest contactor range on the market up to 80 Kvar
- Reliable in capacitor switching demanding application
- Longer useful life of main contacts of capacitor Contactor.
- Easy selection with CAPCAL software.
- UA..RA contactors, with damping resistors, are used when peak currents are far exceeding 100 times nominal rms current
- UA contactors are used when peak currents are less or equal to 100 times nominal rms current
- UAF..RA with wide control voltage range available, thanks to AF technology and electronic coil.
Thermal Overload Relay
Thermal overload relays are economic electromechanical protection devices for the main circuit. They offer reliable protection for motors in the event of overload or phase failure. The thermal overload relay can make up a compact starting solution together with contactors.
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- Reliable protection for motors
- Easy to create starters
- Optimized match to ABB contactors
- Single mounting kits and wire reset for remote control available for specific applications.
- Trip class 10
- Adjustable current setting ranges
- Overload protection with phase loss sensitivity
- Temperature compensation up to +60°C
- Automatic or manual reset, sealable
- Stop and test function.
Motor Protection Circuit Breaker (MPCB)
Manual motor starters, also known as motor protection circuit breakers (MPCBs) or manual motor protectors (MMPs), are electromechanical protection devices for the main circuit. They are mainly used to switch motors ON/OFF manually and to provide fuseless protection against short-circuit, overload and phase failures. Fuseless protection saves costs, space and ensures a quick reaction under short-circuit condition by switching the motor off within milliseconds. Starter combinations are setup together with contactors and are available with screw or Push-in Spring terminals.

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- Compact design
- Efficient planning and installation perfectly matching the ABB contactor family
- Manual control / short-circuit current and overload protection
- Disconnection function
- ABB’s Push-in Spring terminals offer unique, fast , easy and reliable connections
- Temperature compensation
- Remote control via undervoltage release or shunt trip
- Short-circuit service breaking capacity Ics up to 100 kA.
- Adjustable current setting for overload protection and magnetic trip indication
- Simple connecting links ensure electrical and mechanical connection to build direct-on-line starters
- Harmonized main accessory range (auxiliary contacts, signal contacts, shunt trips and undervoltage releases) for MS1xx and MO1xx family
Switch Fuse Unit (SFU)
ABB OS range includes manual operated switch fuses from 20 to 1250 Amperes, available for all types of fuses: DIN, BS, NFC, CC, JJ and L types.Reliable in extreme conditions. The knife contact design in combination with the fuse link enables rapid fault clearance and maintains protection level even after fault occurs. The knife contact is self-cleaning and maintenance free.
Easy to install
- Thanks to a modular structure, the mechanism and poles can be located according to your specific installation requirements. The length of the shaft is adjustable, saving up to 50% installation time. Double cabling is possible.
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Safety and protection
- Interlocking fuse covers prevent opening while the switch is in the ON position. The fuse links are fully isolated from both ends when the switch is in OFF position.
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Speed up your project
- Tested type 2 co-ordination tables for motor protection are available online, for a fast and easy selection of ABB motor protection devices.
Changeover Switches
"ABB offers a wide variety of manual change-over switches, from 16 to 3200 Amperes in range. Manual change-over switches are available with three different transition types; Open, fast or closed.
Reliable in extreme conditions
Change-over switches by ABB are extremely well suited for heavy duty applications. They are equipped with CTI (comparative tracking index) of over 600 V, making them great for use in tropical environments."

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Energy efficiency
- Our switches come with a real one pole construction in even higher ratings (one line per power line), creating savings in terms of energy consumption by reducing power loss. A single terminal per pole across the entire range also eliminates the need to use additional fixing sets to do connections.
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Space saving
- The modular and flexible construction, which can even include an adjustable periscopic shaft, allows for different arrangements of the poles and handle, providing you with the opportunity to create unique space saving solutions for your customers.
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Global availability
- To complement our wide range of manual change-over switches, we also offer open transition manual change-over switches designed according to UL/CSA certification standards in a power range from 160 to 800 Amperes.
HRC Fuses
ABB offers a full range of DIN-type HRC-fuse links from 2 to 1250 Amperes, 500 V and 690 V.
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High performance and reliability
- Fuses have very high limiting capability, clearing faults rapidly at different voltage and short circuit levels. There is no emission of gases after a short circuit occurs.
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Reduction of downtime and lower maintenance cost
- Fuses can be replaced easily, quickly and provide selective coordination. When a fault occurs only the affected part of the network is isolated, while the rest of the network is functional. We offer products with an integrated fuse monitoring function and separate fuse monitoring devices.
Pilot Devices
ABB pilot devices are engineered for totally reliability. Our products are tested to extremes and proven in the toughest environments. Thier innovative design simplify the entire process, from selection to installation.
Enclosures, signal towers and signal becons complete the portfolio.
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- Increase your uptime with products designed and engineered to deliver total reliability
- Long lifetime thanks to self-cleaning contacts
- Select modular range and get flexible and adjustable products to meet your exact needs
- Save up to 30% installation time with unique tool-free snap on components with modular range
- Reduce your installation size with compact range
- A large choice of operators, bezels and accessories
- Wide range of LEDs covering all the needs
- High mechanical durability up to 10 millions operations
- High AC 15 electrical ratings : 6 A at 230 V
- Products available worldwide from ABB
Time Relays
"Available in three different ranges to cover every application, CT range time relays are used to provide reliable timing functions worldwide. They have proven their excellent functionality in daily use under the toughest conditions.
Choose ABB as the partner for all your low voltage timing control needs to leverage our wide variety of product options. From economic to high-end solutions - the range offers maximum value."
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Main Features
- Single and multifunctional devices
- Wide supply voltage range
- Time range from 0.05s to 300h
- Push-in and screw terminals
- Solutions for rolling stock and harsh environments
- Modular DIN-rail components housings for building automation
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Main benefits
- Easy to install
- Global availability
- Quick and simple product selection
- Reliable in extreme conditions
Starters
DRAF is an enclosed direct-on-line starter embedding AF technology. It is used for motor starting up to 7, 5 kW and 10 hp and complies with both IEC and UL/CSA standards. TF42 thermal overload relays for motor protection should be selected separately according to motor's nominal current.
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- Complying with IEC and UL/CSA standard ensuring global availability
- Improve installation efficiency with prewired control circuit and an easy to follow wiring instructions
- Reliable in harsh conditions thanks to a robust enclosure
- AF contactor manage voltage fluctuation, chattering free and secure your uptime.
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Main features
- From 4 to 7,5 kW, 400 V AC-3 and 10 hp, 480 V, with AF contactor inside
- IP66 and type 4X enclosure, double electrical insulation
- High number of electrical and mechanical operations
- Thermal overload protection with TF42
- Metric or imperial cable entries
Building Lighting Protection Devices

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- During a storm, when propagation field conditions are favorable, an OPR ESE air terminal will generate an upward leader. This upward leader from the OPR tip propagates towards the downward leader from the cloud.
- The emission of an early streamer to a lightning event delivers a beneficial triPicture Providedering time compared to a single rod air terminal exposed to the same conditions. This in turn drives the enhanced performance and protective distance achievable by ESE devices.
- The beneficial triPicture Providedering time is determined as the average time gained at the moment of sparkover, with efficiency confirmed by high-voltage laboratory testing. All ESE tests are defined in Annex C of the French standard NF C 17-102 (2011 Version).
- This beneficial triPicture Providedering makes OPR air terminals especially effective for the protection of industrial sites, administrative or public buildings, monuments and open-air sites such as sports grounds.
Ring Main Unit (RMU)
SafeRing is a ring main unit (RMU) for the secondary distribution network. It is available in 18 different configurations suitable for most switching applications within the range from 6 to 40.5 kV. The standardized RMU configurations, which are mostly required within a distribution network, can be extensible upon request.
SafeRing is a completely seaLED system with a stainless steel tank containing all live parts and switching functions. A seaLED steel tank with constant atmospheric conditions ensures a high level of reliability as well as personnel safety and a virtually maintenance-free system.
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Prodcut Scope
- 12-24 kV, 630A
- 36-40.5 kV, 630A
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Key benefits
- Completely seaLED system
- Safe and reliable operation
- Smart grid enabLED
- Compact design with small footprint and low physical weight
- Most typical variants : RMU with standard variants up to 5 modules (12-24kV) or 4 modules (36kV)
- Harmonized for higher flexibility : Select SafePlus switchgear for more options
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Key features
- Minimal maintenance
- No live parts exposed
- One full range up to 40.5kV
- Module width: 325mm for 12-24kV, 420mm for 36kV
- Module width: 325mm for 12-24kV, 420mm for 36kV
Outdoor Vaccum Circuit Breaker (VCB)
Maximize your productivity with reduced downtimes with ABB’s flagship product family of VD4 circuit breakers for primary and secondary protection, with a global instalLED base of over 2 million units and higher performance than the market standard. Protect your assets with an optimum interface, utilizing the market’s widest portfolio of circuit breakers, covering global standards and ratings fitting your specific needs.

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Product scope
- Medium voltage circuit breakers with mechanical actuator (spring mechanism) for primary distribution up to 46 kV, 4000 A, 63 kA.
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Key benefits
- The most versatile and powerful solution among medium voltage vacuum circuit breakers
- Ideal for all applications (eg, capacitor bank switching, marine, GOST)
- More than 2 million VD4 medium voltage vacuum circuit breaker instalLED worldwide
- Cassettes and module systems available for OEMs and panel builders to create their own solutions
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Key features
- Vacuum interrupters embedded in poles for protection against humidity, shocks and dust
- Modular spring-operated mechanical actuator ensuring easy operation even without auxiliary supply
- 30,000 mechanical operations on most ratings
- Rated at up to 46 kV, 4000 A, 63 kA.
Compact Substation
CSS is a type tested and arc tested assembly comprising an enclosure containing medium voltage (MV) switchgear, distribution transformers, low voltage (LV) switchboards, connections and auxiliary equipment to supply low voltage energy from medium voltage systems. These substations are typically instalLED in locations accessible to the public and ensure protection for all people according to specified service conditions.
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- Type tested per latest IEC standard 62271-202
- High level of safety for personnel & equipment due to the highest degree of Internal Arc Classification
- Wide range of ratings & capacities as well as layouts in steel, concrete and innovative GRP housing
- Complete ABB portfolio of components
- Temp Class : -0 C to +55 C.
- Global leader with huge instalLED base, global service coverage and high level of engineering capabilities
PSTX- The Advanced Range Softstarters
The PSTX combines many years of research and product development with extensive knowledge of application specific requirements and needs. The PSTX is our latest advancement in motor control and protection and adds new functionality with increased reliability to any motor starting application.
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Main benefits
- Secure motor reliability
- Improve installation efficiency
- Increase application productivity.
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Main features
- Three-phase controlled
- Operational voltage : 208-690 V AC
- Rated operational current : 30…1250 A (inside delta: 2160 A)
- Wide rated control supply voltage : 100-250 V, 50/60 Hz
- Rated operational current : 30…1250 A (inside delta: 2160 A)
- Coated circuit boards
- Torque control for excellent control of pumps.
PSE Softstarters - The Efficient Range Softstarters
The new generation PSE is a true general purpose softstarter. It´s a perfect balance between high starting capacity and cost efficiency. Now featuring built-in fieldbus communication.
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Main benefits
- Keep your motor safe with built-in motor protections
- Fast and easy set-up with illuminated, language-neutral display
- Eliminate water hammering with torque control
- Reduce energy losses with built-in bypass.
- NEW Built-in modbus
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Main features
- Rated operational current : 18 to 370 A
- Operational voltage : 208–600 V AC
- Control supply voltage : 100–250 V AC
PSR Softstarters - The Compact Range Softstarters
The PSR softstarter range is a simple yet reliable starting solution that utilizes only the most basic of soft starting features: soft start and stop. It performs well in applications requiring many starts per hour and is perfect for installations where you need to save space.
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Main benefits
- Small and compact starting solution
- Can perform many starts per hour
- Reduce energy loss at full speed with built-in bypass.
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Main features
- Rated operational current : 3 to 105 A
- Operational voltage : 208–600 V AC
- Control supply voltage : 24 V AC/DC or 100–240 V AC.
Low voltage AC drives and softstarters
The ABB low voltage AC drives product range, from 0.18 to 5600 kW, is the widest selection available from any manufacturer. These drives establish the global benchmark signifying reliability, simplicity, flexibility and ingenuity throughout the entire life cycle of the drive.

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Micro Drives
ABB micro drives are suitable for a variety of low power
applications such as pumps, fans and conveyors. The focus
in the design has been the easy integration into machines,
which provides flexible mounting and straightforward
commissioning.
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General Purpose Drives
ABB general purpose drives are easy to install, commission
and use. They are designed to offer control over a broad
range of standard drive applications and have a wide range
of built-in features simplifying all operations.
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Machinery Drives
ABB machinery drives can be flexibly configured to meet
demands set by different machines. An order-based
configuration is an integral part of the machinery drives
offering. The drives have a broad range of standard and
optional features. Their programming capability offers
additional flexibility to meet challenging machine
requirements.
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Industrial Drives
ABB industrial drives are highly flexible AC drives that
can be customized to meet the precise needs of industrial
applications. The drives cover a wide power and voltage
range up to 5600 kW and 690 V. The drives are designed for
industrial applications such as those found in pulp and
paper, metals, mining, cement, power, chemical, oil and
gas, water and wastewater, and food and beverage. Drives
adapted and approved for use in marine environment are
also included in this drives family. ABB industry specific drives
The drives for HVAC, and water and waste water provide
customers with dedicated drive solutions for virtually any
type of motor control which speaks the same languages
as users and their systems.
ABB wind turbine converters
"ABB offers wind turbine converters for small-scale and
utility-scale wind turbines. ABB wind turbine converters,
suitable for any of today’s turbine concepts, deliver durable,
reliable performance and are backed by a complete set of
life-cycle services."
ABB servo drives
"ABB servo drives offer flexible technologies and high
performance motor control for a wide variety of
applications. The drives enable operation with single
and three-phase supplies for global markets, and have
open communication options as well as real-time Ethernet
technologies such as EtherCAT® and POWERLINK.
In addition to drives, ABB offers complete motion control
solutions, including human-machine interfaces,
programmable logic controllers, safety technology
and servo motors."
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Medium voltage AC drives
ABB offers an extensive portfolio of variable speed drives
and soft starters for medium voltage applications with
a power range from 250 kW to over 100 MW.
ABB medium voltage drives are used in a wide range of
applications in industries such as metals, marine, mining,
cement, power, chemical, oil, gas, water and wastewater.
The drives are equipped with air or water cooling and
with different line supply connection options. Some
products come with an integrated input transformer or
with the capability to operate direct-to-line without an
input transformer, and therefore minimize both, weight
and space.

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General Purpose and Industrial Drives
ABB general purpose and industrial drives are used to
control standard motors. These motors are typically used
to drive applications such as pumps, fans, compressors,
mixers, mills and conveyors.
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Special Purpose Drives
Special purpose drives are engineered drives, typically
used for high power, high speed or special performance
applications such as test stands, marine propulsion and
thrusters, rolling mills, SAG and ball mills, large pumps,
fans and compressors.
DC drives
ABB’s DC drives portfolio, from 9 to 18000 kW, provides
the highest power-to-size ratio on the market. The drives
are designed for most industries and applications including
metals, cement, mining, pulp and paper, printing, food and
beverage, wire manufacturing, and test rigs. ABB DC drives
are available as complete cabinets, modules for cabinet
assembly, and retrofit kits.
The DC drives feature auto-tuning capabilities. Intuitive user
software minimizes startup time and improves daily
operation. This helps to increase process productivity and
improve production quality.

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Standard Drives
With compact dimensions and robust technology, ABB
standard drives are an ideal solution for any machinery and
OEM manufacturer as a new installation or a replacement
for older analog devices.
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Industrial Drives
ABB industrial drives are designed for all industrial
applications. The fast drive-to-drive DCS link is designed
for demanding high power 12-pulse applications, as well
as smart master-follower configurations. ABB industrial
drives are available both as complete enclosed DC drives
and as converter modules to meet the requirements of
the users, OEMs and system integrators. These drives are
highly flexible and they can be configured to meet the
precise needs of industrial applications.
IEC Low Voltage Motors
IEC Low voltage motors are suitable for all industries, all applications - fulfilling all national and international mandatory efficiency regulations.
IEC Low voltage motors are suitable for all industries, all applications - fulfilling all national and international mandatory efficiency regulations.
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Process performance motors:
- Designed for most demanding environments and applications
- Designed to last - award winning product range
- Prepared to answer any reliability, availability and energy efficiency challenge - now and tomorrow
- Full monitoring availability
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General performance motors:
- Off-the-shelf availability
- Simple and robust design
- Extensive modification possibilities with branch standard design
- Online documentation
Synchronous Motors
ABB is the market’s leading supplier of synchronous motors and generators. All over the world our synchronous motors deliver high performance in industrial processes, the marine and offshore sectors, utilities, and specialized applications.
Designed to provide extremely high reliability and efficiency, these motors help our customers to cut operating, maintenance and energy costs while lowering environmental impact. Our global service network and predefined maintenance programs ensure support for all life cycle stages of ABB motors.
Motors and generators for explosive atmospheres
ABB offers a wide range of low and high voltage motors and generators for all protection types, certified according to all major standards.
- Broad range of all protection types and levels
- Dedicated project management for complex projects
- Support through the whole lifecycle - project management to global certified service network
NEMA Low voltage motors
Focused on quality, reliability and efficiency, we provide industrial solutions our customers value for the challenges they face. Investments in technology, tools and processes ensure our broad offering of general purpose and application-specific solutions perform as expected, every time.