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ABB IE3 Hazardous Area Dust Ignition Proof Motors (Zone 21 & 22)

ABB IE3 dust ignition proof motors are designed for hazardous area applications where certified dust explosion protection, premium efficiency and reliable motor performance are essential. Suitable for Zone 21 and Zone 22 environments, they provide dependable operation across a wide range of industrial processes where combustible dust protection is required.

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IEC 200 to 355; 30 to 355 kW

Equipment Protection Levels Db and Dc for Zones 21 and 22
Type of Protection Ex t

ABB IE3 dust ignition proof motors are certified for use in hazardous area applications requiring protection against combustible dust atmospheres. Designed to meet IECEx and ATEX requirements, these premium efficiency motors combine dependable operation, application flexibility and robust cast iron construction for a wide range of industrial environments.

The range covers frame sizes from IEC 200 to 355 and output powers from 30 kW to 355 kW, making it suitable for applications including pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, mixers and process equipment used within hazardous area installations.

ABB dust ignition proof motors are designed for hazardous area applications where compliance, reliability and operational safety are essential. Built for operation within combustible dust environments, they provide dependable motor performance across a wide range of industries including food processing, grain handling, woodworking, chemical processing, recycling, manufacturing and energy sectors.

Motor type and frame sizes

IEC 200 to 355

Output power 

30 to 355 kW

 Efficiency class

IE3

 Frame material

Cast iron

 Number of poles

2 to 6

Voltages

All commonly used voltages

 Frequency

50 or 60 Hz

 Protection

IP 55 or IP 65

 Protection type

For zone 21: EPL Db, T 125°C, IP65
For zone 22: EPL Dc, T 125°C, IP55 or IP65

 

Dust groups IIIB and IIIC

 Certificates

IECEx / ATEX certified, national certificates for example CU-TR (Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan), CQST (China) and INMETRO (Brazil)

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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 IE3 dust ignition proof motor applications across food processing, grain handling, woodworking, manufacturing, recycling and other combustible dust environments, helping customers improve energy efficiency while specifying certified motor solutions for Zone 21 and Zone 22 hazardous area installations.

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