You may be aware that on 1 January, the latest stage of the
EU MEPS electric motor regulations came into effect, meaning 7.5 – 375 kW
motors placed on the market must be rated at IE3 efficiency (or IE2 if fitted
with a variable-speed
drive). It’s now a week since the deadline passed, and we’ve had lots of
clients asking us whether IE2 motors can still be used. As there still seems to
be some confusion, we’ll try and clear things up.
If you have IE2
motors installed as part of a motor-driven application
Existing IE2 electric motors
installed before 1 January 2015 can continue to be used without making any
changes. In this case, a variable-speed drive does not need to be coupled with the motor.
If you have IE2
motors purchased by 31 December 2014 in stock
Motors bought prior to the New Year’s Day deadline can be
used to power motor-driven equipment without the need for a variable-speed
drive. You’re also entitled to purchase a pre-2015 IE2 motor and put it into
service without a variable-speed drive – simply check the rating plate for the
date of manufacture.
If you need to
replace an IE2 motor
When a motor fails and you find that ordering a replacement
is more economical than rewinding it, there are two options. You can either buy
an IE3 motor or use an IE2 machine manufactured after 1 January 2015 coupled
with a variable-speed drive.
We’re here to help you with IE3 compliance, and as well as
providing technical expertise we stock ABB
motors alongside our own energy-efficient range. Alternatively, if you have
a non-compliant IE2 motor and require a variable-speed drive in order to comply
with EU MEPS, give Drives Manager Alan Roberts a call on 07966468430 or email alan.roberts@gibbonsgroup.co.uk.
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