ABB 7BL5028T LV Explosion Proof Motors - XPFC Enclosure

Feature: XPFC enclosure and IP54 protection provide certified explosion protection and environmental sealing. Business Impact: Enhanced safety and reduced risk of dust or water ingress in hazardous areas, enabling compliant operation in chemical plants and oil facilities. Application: Pumps, fans, and conveyors in refineries where hazardous locations require robust enclosure protection. Feature: Frame size 184T with a 3HP (approx. 2.2 kW) output at 3450 RPM. Business Impact: High starting torque with compact footprint, simplifying retrofits and gearbox coupling in constrained spaces. Application: Continuous duty fans and pumps in space-limited installations where reliability matters. Feature: Single-phase 230 V, 60 Hz operation. Business Impact: Simplified electrical installation, reduced wiring complexity, and lower upfront material costs. Application: Retrofit projects and new installations across facilities with standard 230 V mains. Feature: Regreasable bearings (6206/6205) and S1 duty. Business Impact: Longer service intervals, easier maintenance, and predictable uptime for critical processes. Application: Continuous duty motors in remote or hard-to-access equipment rooms. Feature: Insulation Class ICLB and steel frame construction. Business Impact: Thermal resilience in elevated ambient temperatures and mechanical durability for harsh environments. Application: Industrial gearboxes and heavy-duty loads where long service life is essential. Feature: 60 Hz, 1P configuration with XP designation and 184T frame. Business Impact: Standardized performance with broad compatibility to existing drives and mounting systems, reducing customization. Application: General-purpose, hazardous-location drives in process industries. Industry context and insights: In hazardous-location applications, compliance with IP ratings, enclosure standards, and explosion-protection classifications is non-negotiable. This model’s combination of XPFC, IP54, and Class I protection aligns with common regulatory expectations while offering straightforward serviceability and supply chain resilience through US-origin design and immediate availability.