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IE3 requirements to cover smaller motors from 1 Jan, 2017
14 December 2016
From 1st January, 2017, IE3-grade energy efficiency will be compulsory in the European Union for mains-operated electric motors in the rated power range 0.75 to 375 kW. This extension to smaller motor sizes is based on the Regulation (EC) 640/2009 implementing Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC.
In early 2016, NORD Drivesystems started offering motors rated 0.12kW and higher according to IEC 60034-30-1 IE3 efficiency and NEMA MG1 Premium Efficiency, so it already exceeds the legal requirements, specifically in the small performance range.
To make the changeover easy for machine and plant manufacturers, the dimensions of NORD’s IE3 motors remain largely identical to those of IE2 models, allowing for retrofitting without any modifications to machines and plants. The NORD portfolio includes motors featuring an IE4 or Super Premium Efficiency rating that are inverter-controlled by default. These solutions achieve even higher efficiency levels.
NORD provides comprehensive information and guidance in selecting motors for worldwide use and designing future-proof systems and plants.
- High-efficiency, low-maintenance drives
- Lightweight heavy-duty drive systems
- Industrial gear units complete reservoir project
- Transition to IE3
- Large industrial gear unit in a one-piece housing
- Plug & play drives for conveying tasks
- Integrated PLC for frequency inverters
- Additional sizes
- Smart drive resolves blockages on its own
- Smart drive concepts for intra-logistics
