ABB 3GKP132240-BSL 3-Phase Squirrel Cage Motor - Exde

Exde flameproof protection combined with an IP55 enclosure is the first line of defense in hazardous environments. This feature lowers ignition risk and minimizes regulatory downtime, making it suitable for oil, gas, chemical, and mining facilities. The result is safer start-ups and easier compliance when integrating with ABB safety controllers and existing explosion-protected installations. IE3 efficiency across operating points translates into meaningful energy savings for pumps, fans, and compressors. Full-load efficiency is 90.4%, with 75% load at 89.9% and 50% load at 87.8%, enabling lower electricity bills and improved sustainability metrics. In practice, maintenance cycles and energy accounting become simpler when you can standardize on a single, high-efficiency motor. Rugged mechanical design supports long-term reliability. A cast-iron frame (132) with 6208-2Z/C3 bearings resists wear in dusty, humid, or vibratory plants. This reduces bearing replacement frequency and downtime, especially in difficult-to-service locations such as off-shore rigs, refineries, and process plants where uptime drives production. Hazardous-area safety and insulation compliance are reinforced by IIB gas group protection and IC LF insulation. Temperature class T4 and ambient rating of 40 °C at up to 1000 m altitude keep performance stable in hot, high-altitude sites. These features help meet regulatory expectations and safeguard plant personnel while enabling durable performance. Installation and retrofits are simplified by a 4-pole design, 132 frame, and D-End top terminal box location. The motor’s compatibility with standard ABB control architectures and mechanical interfaces accelerates commissioning, reduces wiring errors, and supports easy future upgrades.