European Ecodesign Directive

The EU Directive 2009/125/EC, otherwise known as the Ecodesign Directive, came into effect in October 2009. This forms the framework for the improved environmental performance of products relevant to energy consumption.The directive 640/2009 applies to industrial electric motors.

According to this directive, from 16 June 2011, only electric motors for certain applications in the power range 0.75 kW to 375 kW may be sold.

According to this, 0.75 kW to 5.5 kW electric motors must at least comply with efficiency class IE2. As of 1 January 2015, 7.5 kW to 375 kW electric motors must at least comply with the efficiency standard IE3. As of 1 January 2017, all electric motors in the power range 0.75 kW bis 375 kW must at least comply with the efficiency standard IE3.

The new IE efficiency scal

In Part 30 of the IEC standard 60034, a 3-level IE scale (International Energy Efficiency Class) is defined for rotating electrical machines. IE replaces the earlier EFF designation and furthermore provides a single international efficiency rating and testing scheme that harmonises motor efficiency levels around the world.

Further information is provided in our motor catalogue M7000 and online at www.nord.com/IE3.

Catalogue G1000 IE3 – Contents

The motors listed in this catalogue comply with energy efficiency class IE3.
For the sake of completeness, motors with powers from 0.12 to 0.55 kW, which are not subject to the IE3 standard are also listed. The directive does not apply to motors with these powers.

Changes compared with previous catalogues

The efficiency classes have increased the number of types of electric motors as well as the extent of their descriptions. For motors as well as brake motors and brakes, a separate and revised electric motor catalogue M7000 is now available.

In addition, the general spare parts list is available as a separate brochure for each series of gear units. These brochures have been revised and supplemented with exploded drawings.

If you require these, please request the catalogue and the individual brochures.