ABB 3GFT402720-ADB Motors & Drives - IP23 Protection
Part Number: 3GFT402720-ADB
Quick Summary
ABB 3GFT402720-ADB is a high dynamic performance motor designed to power demanding automation tasks in conveyors, pumps, and machine tools. Engineers often struggle with downtime and inefficient startup in variable loads; this motor addresses those challenges with robust transient response and reliable operation. Key protections and standards underpin its suitability for industrial floors: IP23 ingress protection, IC06 insulation class, and IE Class data indicating efficient full-load and partial-load performance. By leveraging these specifications, maintenance teams gain predictable torque, reduced heat buildup, and easier integration with ABB drive systems. This combination translates to lower total cost of ownership, smoother line throughput, and a clear path to scalable automation.
Product Information
ABB Type Designation
M3FT 400B 4
Invoice Description
M3FT 400B 4
Product Name
High dynamic performance motors
Product Type
3FTB__M3FT__HDP__IP23_
Made To Order
No
Minimum Order Quantity
1 piece
Order Multiple
1 piece
Selling Unit of Measure
piece
Country of Origin
Finland (FI)
Customs Tariff Number
85015394
Electrical Data
Temperature Class Default
--
Motor Operational Voltage
370 V
Altitude
1000 m
Ambient Temperature
40 °C
IC Class
IC06
IE Class Data (50 Hz)
IE Class NA | Full Load (100%) 92.9 % | Partial Load (75%) 94.3 % | Partial Load (50%) 95.4 %
IP Class
IP23
Insulation Class
ICLH
Direction of Rotation
Both sides
Number of Poles (High)
4
Two Speed Motor
No
Type of Duty
S9
Voltage Code
D
Frame Material
Welded Steel
Frame Size
400
Bearing
6330M/C3
Bearing NDE
6326M/C3VL0241
IM Class
IMB3 IM1001
Terminator Box Location
D-End top
Package Level 1 Units
0 pallet (lift)
Product Net Weight
4550 kg
Gross Weight
4590 kg
WEEE Category
4. Large Equipment (Any External Dimension More Than 50 cm)
UNSPSC
26101100
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The M3FT 400B 4 frame uses welded steel construction for rugged durability, enabling longer service life in harsh factory environments and reducing replacement costs on high-cycle machines. This structural strength supports uptime in continuous operation lines such as conveyors, blow molders, and extruders, where vibration and load swings are common. Feature → Business Impact → Application: A 370 V operational voltage paired with a 4-pole design delivers strong starting torque and stable speed control, improving process consistency and energy efficiency across pumping stations and mixer applications. Feature → Business Impact → Application: IP23 rating and IC06 insulation class provide protection and insulation reliability under industrial temperature profiles, improving safety compliance and reducing maintenance windows during seasonal shifts. Feature → Business Impact → Application: S9 duty, single-speed operation, and IMB3 IM1001 mounting compatibility simplify retrofits and new installations alike, enabling faster project timelines and predictable commissioning with standard ABB drives. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The motor’s compatibility with standard frame sizes and bearings (6330M/C3) facilitates spare-part availability and lifecycle planning, reducing downtime due to part shortages and easing global procurement for multi-site rollouts. In practice, users report measurable efficiency gains, lower energy costs, and smoother control in packaging lines, metal fabrication, and material handling, supported by detailed IE Class performance data.
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FAQs
The 3GFT402720-ADB is designed for seamless integration with ABB drive ecosystems, featuring a 370 V operating voltage and a 4-pole configuration that aligns with common ABB variable frequency drives (VFDs). This compatibility supports simplified wiring, consistent control logic, and faster commissioning, reducing engineering time and enabling reliable closed-loop control for conveyors, pumps, and machine tools.
Key specs include a 370 V motor voltage, 4 poles, and the IP23 protection class, with insulation class IC LH and IE Class data indicating steady performance under full-load and partial-load conditions. These factors contribute to stable torque, efficient energy use, and predictable behavior under duty cycle S9, helping maintain process accuracy and equipment longevity.
IP23 provides protection against vertical water sprays and solid objects larger than 12.5 mm, which covers many factory environments with moderate dust and occasional splashes. For harsher or washdown areas, additional enclosure protection or site-specific risk assessments are recommended. The motor’s ICLH insulation and robust frame support safe operation within its rated ambient and altitude conditions.
Plan for the welded steel frame’s 400 size and bearing setup (6330M/C3 with NDE 6326M/C3VL0241), ensuring compatible mounting and alignment with IMB3 IM1001 bodies. Verify the terminator box location (D-End top) for wiring access, confirm 0 pallet lift packaging in logistics, and ensure adequacy of space for heat dissipation within 1000 m altitude and 40 °C ambient limits.
High dynamic motors reduce startup transient losses and improve line efficiency, lowering energy consumption and wear on drive trains. With durable welded-steel frames, long bearing life (6330M/C3) and a proven S9 duty profile, maintenance windows are shorter and parts stocking is simplified. The overall ROI comes from increased throughput, reduced downtime, and lower lifecycle costs across conveyors, pumps, and machine tools.