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ABB IE2 Hazardous Area Flameproof (Zone 1) Motors

ABB IE2 flameproof motors are designed for hazardous area applications where reliable motor operation and certified explosion protection are essential. Suitable for Zone 1 and Zone 2 environments, they provide dependable performance for demanding industrial processes operating in potentially explosive gas atmospheres.

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IEC 80 to 450; 0.55 to 90 kW

Equipment protection level Gb for zones 1 and 2.
Type of protection Ex d / Ex de

ABB IE2 flameproof motors are certified for use in hazardous area applications requiring protection against explosive gas atmospheres. Designed to meet IECEx and ATEX requirements, these motors combine robust construction, dependable operation and application flexibility for a wide range of industrial environments.

The range covers frame sizes from IEC 80 to 450 and output powers from 0.55 kW to 90 kW, making it suitable for applications including pumps, fans, compressors, mixers and process equipment used within hazardous area installations.

ABB flameproof motors are designed for hazardous area applications where safety, reliability and compliance are essential. Built for operation within potentially explosive gas atmospheres, they provide dependable motor performance across a wide range of industries including oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, marine and energy sectors.

Motor type and frame sizes

IEC 80 to 450

Output power 

0.55 to 90 kW

 Efficiency class

IE2

 Number of poles

2 to 8

Voltages

All commonly used voltages

 Frequency

50 or 60 Hz

 Protection

IP 55 or better

 Protection type

For zone 1 or 2

 

Temperature classes T1 – T6

 

Gas group IIB and IIC

 Certificates

IECEx / ATEX certified, Equipment protection levels (EPLs), national certificates for example CU-TR (Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan), CQST (China) and Inmetro (Brazil)

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  • Certified for variable speed drive operation
  • Variants available for oil and gas industry standards
  • Type approval for major marine classification societies
  • Application-specific design options available
  • 2-year ABB manufacturer warranty
  • ABB Motors for Explosive Atmospheres Catalogue
  • Document Library for IE2 Hazardous Area Flameproof Motors

Why Buy ABB Motors from Halcyon?

Halcyon Drives is an original founding member of the ABB Motor Service Partnership and has supplied ABB motors, drives, softstarters and supporting services throughout the UK since 1991. Today, as one of the UK’s most established ABB Authorised Value Providers (AVPs), we offer customers access to one of the most comprehensive ABB product ranges available in the UK, supported by decades of product knowledge, technical expertise and application support.

Whether you are specifying a new motor, upgrading existing equipment or sourcing a replacement solution, our experienced team can help identify the most suitable ABB motor for your application.

We support ABB flameproof motor applications across oil and gas, chemical processing, marine, energy and other hazardous area industries, helping customers specify certified motor solutions for potentially explosive gas atmospheres and Zone 1 installations.

Need help selecting the right ABB motor? Contact our team for product recommendations, technical advice and application support.