ABB India introduces a new line for variable speed drive modules at the Peenya factory in Bengaluru, with the capability to produce drives ranging from 75 kW to up to 250 kW and cater to all major industrial segments.
ABB's variable speed drives are used to control the speed of electric motors to match the actual demands of the process to improve energy efficiency and performance in any industrial application or any building globally. When added to the existing motor of a pump, fan or compressor, a drive can typically reduce power consumption by up to 25 per cent.
This new production line is a part of the integrated campus that houses ABB's corporate office and other business' factories and aims to meet the growing demand of domestic and global customers. With local manufacturing, customers in India will obtain a faster access to the products and their customisation options, with quick serviceability. The expansion will also strengthen the local supplier eco-system for ABB low voltage AC drives portfolio.
A.R. Madhusudan, President, Drive Products, ABB India said, "At a time when India is globally playing a leading role in clean energy, drive products represent leading technology of energy efficiency, termed as the first fuel of clean energy transitions. ABB drives manufactured in India will contribute to country's energy efficiency journey and its goals across industries, buildings, and infrastructure."
Variable speed drive supports critical national infrastructure projects such as ventilation for Atal tunnel and COVID-19 vaccination manufacturing for pharma units and HVAC solutions that have been installed for the prestigious Statue of Unity project. The hospitality industry across the country also deploys ABB drives to optimise energy consumption.
"As a result of systematic development activities, I am happy to be witnessing this great opening ceremony with the customers and key suppliers. The team has done an excellent job and we are ready to take even further growth steps together" said Vesa Kandell, Global Head of Operations, Drive Products, ABB.
The new line of production is designed with position, angle and torque control and a programmable fastening system to ensure effective utilisation of available space for better productivity and enhanced safety. It is equipped with expanded precision testing facility which employs skilled engineers, 50 per cent of whom are women.
Despite of an energy saving and performance improving potential, currently only about 23 per cent of the world's motors are paired with a drive. Hence, this factory will play a key role in enabling industries to adopt energy-efficient technologies and achieve carbon-neutrality.
