ABB is first in world to offer a magnet-free IE6 motor for hazardous areas
- Boosting energy efficiency in hazardous areas is critical for operators seeking to reduce their operating costs while also meeting sustainability targets
- Certification to ATEX and IECEx requirements enables IE6 technology to be deployed in hazardous areas
- IE6 Hyper-Efficiency SynRM motor reduces energy losses by 60 percent over a standard IE3 induction motor, making it the ideal upgrade solution for pumps, fans and compressors
KZURICH, SWITZERLAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 May 2026 - ABB is the world's first manufacturer to offer an IE6 Hyper‑Efficiency motor certified to ATEX and IECEx requirements for use in hazardous areas.