ABB 3GKP162420-AFL Squirrel Cage Motor - Flameproof IE3
Part Number: 3GKP162420-AFL
Quick Summary
ABB 3GKP162420-AFL Squirrel Cage Motor is a flameproof LV motor for hazardous-area installations. Engineers often wrestle with downtime, costly rewinds, and compliance gaps when using non-Ex equipment. This motor delivers Exdbeb flameproof protection with IP55, IE3 efficiency, and robust IMB3/IM1001 mounting. In addition to 15 kW at 500 V and 4 poles, it supports scalable automation and safer operation. Designed for hazardous-area installations in chemical, oil and gas, and mining sectors, it uses a Y connection and IMB3/IM1001 mounting to simplify installation. Operational reliability is supported by 1000 m altitude rating and 40 °C ambient tolerance. The blend of IE3 efficiency with flameproof Exde protection supports energy, safety, and compliance goals. The motor is backed by Finland-origin manufacturing and ABB service support.
Product Information
Extended Description
3GKP162420-AFL ABB: Flameproof IE3 Premium Efficiency LV Motors, 15 kW, 500 V (3GKP162420-AFL)
ABB Type Designation
M3KP 160MLB 4
Invoice Description
M3KP 160MLB 4
Product Name
3-Phase squirrel cage motor
Product Type
5KP3__M3KP_IE3_Flameproof_Exde_motor
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
85015230
Medium Description
15kW, 4 Poles, Frame Size 160, 3 Phases, 500V, 50Hz, IP55 Enclosure, IMB3/IM1001 Mounting (3GKP162420-AFL)
Short Description
15kW, 4P, Frame Size 160, 3PH, 500V, 50Hz, IP55, IMB3/IM1001
Electrical Data
Connection Configuration
Y
Temperature Class Default
T4
Input Voltage (Uin)
500 V
Frequency (f)
50 Hz
Output Power
15 kW
Altitude
1000 m
Ambient Temperature
40 °C
IC Class
IC411
IE Class Data (50 Hz)
IE Class IE3 | Full Load (100%) 92.5 % | Partial Load (75%) 92.7 % | Partial Load (50%) 92.0 %
IE Class Data (60 Hz)
IE Class IE3 | Full Load (100%) 93.0 % | Partial Load (75%) 92.8 % | Partial Load (50%) 91.7 %
IP Class
IP55
Insulation Class
ICLF
Direction of Rotation
Both sides
Number of Poles (High)
4
Two Speed Motor
No
Type of Duty
S1
Voltage Code
F
EX-Protection
Exdbeb
Gas Group
IIB
Frame Material
Cast Iron
Frame Size
160
Bearing
6309/C3
Bearing NDE
6309/C3
IM Class
IMB3 IM1001
Terminator Box Location
Top
Package Level 1 Units
0 pallet (lift)
Product Net Depth / Length
808 mm
Product Net Height
499 mm
Product Net Width
307 mm
Product Net Weight
253 kg
Gross Weight
263 kg
WEEE Category
4. Large Equipment (Any External Dimension More Than 50 cm)
UNSPSC
26101100
Feature → Business Impact → Application: Flameproof Exde/Exdbeb protection delivers compliance in hazardous zones, reducing risk of ignition and production downtime, enabling safer operation in chemical, oil and gas, and mining sites. Application: Use in Exde environments where safety documentation and regulatory conformity matter, with minimal design changes. Feature → Business Impact → Application: IE3 premium efficiency reduces energy consumption by standard loads, cutting operating costs and extending motor life through reduced heat, improving total cost of ownership in continuous processes. Application: Ideal for conveyors, pumps, and fans in continuous operation across plants seeking energy savings and lower lifecycle costs. Feature → Business Impact → Application: IP55 enclosure and IC411 insulation withstand dusty and humid plant conditions, improving reliability and reducing maintenance intervals. Application: Suitable for outdoors or harsh indoor environments such as batching plants or refinery yards. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Y connection and IMB3/IM1001 mounting simplify installation and future serviceability, enabling quicker changeouts and easier alignment with existing drive systems. Application: Compatible with standard 500 V, 50 Hz power systems and common plant switchgear. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Cast Iron frame 160, with robust bearings (6309/C3) and IM classes, provides durability in high-vibration environments. Application: Long-life motor for heavy-duty drives like pumps and fans in demanding facilities. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Exdbeb explosion protection plus IIB gas group compliance gives robust safety certification, supporting plant-wide compliance programs. Application: Essential for safety-critical sectors including oil, gas, and chemical processing with strict explosion-risk mitigation.
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FAQs
Installers should mount the motor on IMB3/IM1001-rated bases, utilize the Top Terminator Box as specified, and wire in a Y configuration for safe three-phase connection. Verify 500 V supply and 50 Hz operation, and ensure the IP55 enclosure remains free from dust ingress and moisture during commissioning and routine maintenance.
For 50 Hz, full-load efficiency aligns with IE3 at 92.5%, with partial-load values of 92.7% at 75% and 92.0% at 50%. At 60 Hz, full-load efficiency reaches about 93.0%, with 92.8% at 75% and 91.7% at 50%. These figures guide selection for variable load profiles and energy budgeting.
Yes. The ABB 3GKP162420-AFL is certified Exdbeb flameproof protection, IP55 housing, and IIB gas group protection, making it suitable for hazardous areas common in oil, gas, and chemical processing. The combination supports compliance with safety standards while maintaining performance in tough, vibration-prone environments.
Key protections include Exdbeb flameproof explosion protection, IP55 enclosure rating, IC411 insulation class, and gas group IIB. The motor also features a robust 4-pole 160 frame in cast iron with IMB3/IM1001 mounting, designed to meet demanding industry standards and support ongoing regulatory compliance.
IE3 premium efficiency reduces energy consumption during steady-state operation, lowering operating costs over the motor’s life. Ex protection minimizes unplanned downtime and safety incidents in hazardous environments, reducing maintenance risk and potential refurbishment costs, delivering a favorable total cost of ownership in continuous process industries.