Abb Motors M3GP 160 MLC 4
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ABB M3GP 160 MLC 4 – a standardised low-voltage industrial motor rated at 11 kilowatts, used to drive pumps, fans and conveyor systems
ABB is among the internationally significant manufacturers of electric drive technology, supplying low-voltage motors for industrial applications in many countries. The group's motor range covers a wide span of output and is found on pumps, fans, compressors and conveyor systems. The type described here, the M3GP 160 MLC 4, belongs to the standardised IEC series intended for general industrial use.
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The motor delivers 11 kilowatts, an output that in practice often powers medium-sized pumps, fans or machine-tool drives. The frame size 160 in the type designation refers, under IEC 60072, to the shaft centre height and hence to the mechanical dimensions of the foot and flange. Output of this order already calls for sturdier fixing than the small sub-kilowatt types at the lower end of the range.
In industrial motors of this kind the squirrel-cage rotor is standard, since it runs with little maintenance and needs no slip rings. The number of poles sets the synchronous speed: at 50 hertz, two-pole motors turn at 3,000 revolutions per minute, four-pole motors at 1,500 and six-pole motors at 1,000, each slightly reduced by slip. Protection ratings follow IEC 60529 and mounting arrangements IEC 60034-7, for example a foot-mounted IM B3 motor or a flange-mounted IM B5 type. Running it from a frequency inverter raises the demands on insulation strength.
When buying secondhand, the rating plate is worth checking first: output, voltage, frequency and connection type should be legible and suitable. Turned by hand, the bearings should run smoothly, without play or noise, while an insulation test with an insulation-resistance tester reveals damp or damaged windings. The fan cover and terminal box deserve a second look, since corrosion or broken ribs point to a hard working life. If the motor has been rewound, that is worth raising openly before buying.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells M3GP 160 MLC 4, ABB (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Rated output | 11 kWcorrect |
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Dimensions and weights
| Weight | 226 kgcorrect |
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Electrical data
| Rated voltage | 400 Vcorrect |
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| Number of poles | 4correct |
| Protection class | IP65correct |
| Frame size | 160 M (foot)correct |
| Mounting (IEC 60034-7) | B35correct |
| Efficiency at full load | 90.6 %correct |
| Efficiency at 75 % load | 90.7 %correct |
| Efficiency at half load | 89.4 %correct |
Origin and approval
| Country of manufacture | Finlandcorrect |
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Other data
| Standard applied | AS/NZS 1359.5:2004correct |
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| Test method | IEC 60034-2-1 (Edition 2.0)correct |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Abb Motors M3GP 160 MLC 4 have?
The Abb Motors M3GP 160 MLC 4 delivers 11 kW.
What to check before buying
- Match the data plate against the order: frame size, mounting and rating have to agree.
- Check the ingress rating against the installation site — outdoors or in dust the demands differ.
- Hold the mounting form and dimensions against the existing seat before ordering.
- The pole count sets the speed — when replacing an older unit, compare this first.
- For used units, ask about winding condition and bearing play.
- Ask about parts availability for this series — the running costs hang on it.
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