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Cast Iron General Performance Motors
ABB Cast Iron General Performance motors are engineered to the highest standards to deliver a superior reliability and efficiency. Ideal for industries such as water and wastewater, HVAC, agriculture, marine and general machinery, these high-quality motors are also perfect for integration with compressors, pumps and fans.
These motors offer exceptional durability, efficiency and performance for demanding industrial environments, optimising energy consumption whilst reducing vibrations and noise for greater reliability.
Cast Iron General Performance Motors
ABB’s Cast Iron General Performance motors are designed for robust robust performance in tough conditions, for many different industries.
With a cast iron frame, high-tensile steel shafts, and precision bearings, these reliable motors minimize wear and extend lifespan. High-efficiency copper windings enhance performance, while standard PTC temperature sensors provide protection.
Class F insulation and a durable C3 paint system ensure superior overload capacity and corrosion resistance, making them ideal for fans, pumps, and compressors. For even greater energy efficiency, they can be paired with ABB drives in a perfectly matched motor-drive package.
Key Benefits
Exceptional mechanical strength, providing maximum rigidity and vibration resistance, ensuring reliable operation in the harshest of environments.
Fast delivery, as General performance motors are available off the shelf, ensuring rapid delivery to keep your projects on schedule.
Energy efficient: Motors are offered in IE2, IE3, and IE4 efficiency classes, helping you meet performance and energy-saving goals.
Versatility in applications, a wide range of configurations is available, with most customisations completed within just one or two days.
Low maintenance requirements, equipped with Series 62 or 63 bearings from trusted manufacturers to ensure durability and smooth operation. Smaller motor sizes feature sealed-for-life bearings, minimising maintenance and extending service life.
Backed by ABB expertise - Supported by ABB’s global network of service centres, technical support, and spare parts availability for maximum peace of mind.
Typical usage & application
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Water & Wastewater
Their corrosion-resistant design ensures dependable operation in conditions with high moisture, chemical exposure, and fluctuating loads.
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Agriculture
Their sturdy construction resists dust, moisture, and temperature variations often encountered in farming environments.
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Marine
Their robust, corrosion-resistant design withstands salt, humidity, and vibration, ensuring dependable operation both on deck and below.
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Heating & Ventilation
Their quiet operation, compact design, and energy-efficient performance make them ideal for maintaining optimal air quality and climate control in commercial, industrial, and residential settings.
Download the full catalogue
For complete technical specifications, performance data, and detailed product options, download the official ABB Cast Iron General Performance Motors Catalogue.
his in-depth resource includes full details on power ratings, efficiency levels, frame sizes, dimensional drawings, mounting arrangements, and variant codes - everything you need to select the ideal motor for your application.
Whether you’re specifying equipment for pumps, fans, compressors, or other heavy-duty industrial processes, the catalogue provides quick, accurate reference for engineers, maintenance teams, and procurement professionals alike, all in one convenient document.
Frequently Asked Questions
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To be able to start premium efficiency motors (IE3-motors) we have increased the magnetic tripping level for some MMS to secure a start without tripping. The implementation became effective in August 2014.
The modern AF contactors from ABB have already from the beginning been designed to handle high efficiency motors.
When designing contactors to match the new efficient motors it is a balance between being able to close the contacts having a high inrush current peak and at the same time not causing an increased mechanical tear on the contact system.
ABB has been able to solve this using the AF technology, electronically controlled contactors. This technology allow us to fine tune the performance of the magnet system resulting in an optimised function for the job.
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When you change a motor you always have to check how well the new motor data is matching the current design of the system. Mainly because there are many different motor brands and motor designs out in the market. For example, the motors from ABB have for many years had an efficiency in line with IE3 motors, so when comparing the motor data you may find IE3 motors having the same data as the old motor you are replacing.
If you are unsure, you can always use the ABB Selection tool for motor starters (SOC) to find the correct devices to be used when starting an IE3 motor.
We are constantly working with developing the coordination tables to match the market needs.
If fuses are used in the old installation, and if the starting current (locked rotor current) on the new motor are significantly higher than before, then you might need to check the fuse size. Use the same selecting rules as before.
If the starting current is high and too close to the fuse tripping curve, you may have some ageing of the fuse causing it to trip without having a “fault” in the system.
The sizing of the cable normally has margins and will be able to remain as is. We have not seen any cases when a change of the cable has been needed.
Thermal conditions will remain as they are from the even lower rated current.
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The ABB selection tool for motor starters (SOC) indicates for which motors the selection is valid and this goes for all types of motors, IE1/IE2 as well as IE3.
When working with coordination, the motor data is the key data for the correct selection. And “IE2 data” can be valid also for IE3 motors, in the case when the locked rotor current is lower than 7,5 times the rated current. And this can absolutely be the case as the motor characteristics differ a lot both between brands, size and number of poles in use etc.
So for an optimised solution, always check the exact motor data. The same is valid for the wye-delta starters.
IE2 and IE1 motors installed don’t require changes and in these cases the IE1/IE2 coordination can be used for the repairing an old installation.
The same goes for equipment for export outside Europe, as there are large parts of the market that still are not demanding the use of premium efficiency motors.
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