Fast return on investment
General Performance motors deliver a fast return on investment. This is made possible by the combination of their competitiveness and energy efficiency that optimizes running costs over a long service life. In addition, because General Performance motors are widely available from stock, customers can benefit from their improved efficiency within a very short time scale.
Three key applications
Our General Performance motors are designed with flexibility in mind. That makes them easy to integrate into existing compressor systems. And they can be customized to meet specific operational needs. In pump applications, General Performance motors are ideal due to their high-quality bearings, which significantly reduce machine wear and lower vibrations. This leads to smoother operation and extends the lifespan of the equipment.
In fan applications, such as HVAC in a data center or office building, General Performance motors can be paired with VSDs to provide precise control over fan speed, enhancing performance and energy efficiency.
Global service support
Our General Performance motors are backed by the global ABB network. This provides customers with reliable local support wherever they are. This ranges from sales staff with the expertise to help specify motors, to a full range of services aimed at maximizing performance. For example, our cutting-edge ABB AbilityTM condition monitoring services offer datadriven insights into key operating parameters, enabling customers to optimize energy savings and reduce emissions.
General Performance motors have proven their capability in applications worldwide, including:
Water company in Brazil achieves 25 % energy savings and better uptime
Following the installation of 15 high-efficiency motors and 15 drives across four pumping stations, Saneago has reduced its energy consumption by 25 %. In addition, Saneago also aimed to improve the overall reliability and resilience of its water operations. To accomplish this, ABB Ability™ Smart Sensors were installed on the pumping station’ s pumps and motors and NETA-21 on the drives.
This advanced digital technology allows remote monitoring of drives, motors, pumps and even bearings – and informs Saneago about the condition of its equipment. This way Saneago can act before any failure occurs, which ensures both better safety for its operators and increased equipment lifetime.
The perfect global solution for PRO-DO-MIX
PRO-DO-MIX Srl based in Padua Italy is a specialist in the engineering and production of vertical agitators and dry feeders. In recent years the company has seen a sharp rise in its export business, especially to the Middle East, Australia and South America, and the company needs products – primarily motors – that perfectly meet the certification requirements of those countries, regarding voltage, frequency and elevation above sea level.
That is why PRO-DO-MIX uses ABB General Performance motors, normally from size 71 to 180, all complying with the applicable standards in installation locations. They offer the benefits of compact footprint, easy maintenance and high performance.
General Performance motors are the exceptional solution
For many industrial applications, having the right motor available immediately can make the difference between business success and failure. That is where ABB’ s General Performance motors are engineered to outrun. High performance, reliability, long-life, low maintenance and energy efficiency and a choice of induction or PM motor technology come as standard, while their availability and flexibility are exceptional.
Seeking to reduce its high electricity costs for pumping in water and wastewater treatment, and to boost system reliability, Saneago water company decided to install a wide range of ABB smart drives, General Performance motors and sensors. The company is the major water and wastewater utility serving Goiás, the seventh largest state in Brazil, located in the southcentral part of the country. Saneago treats and supplies drinking water for more than 5.7 million people and thousands of industrial and agricultural users.
Learn more about ABB’ s General Performance low voltage motors here: https:// new. abb. com / motorsgenerators / iec-low-voltage-motors / general-performance-motors
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