Brand: ABB

ABB 3GBP131260-ASK Motors M3BP

Name: ABB M3BP 132 Motor IE3 5.5kW 2 Pole – Manual & Price Quote
Brand: ABB

Description

Overview

The ABB M3BP 132 motor is a premium-efficiency IE3 cast iron unit with European (IEC) frame dimensions, delivering 5.5kW at 2 poles for industrial process applications. The 3GBP131260-ASK variant is a low voltage three-phase induction motor rated for 400V at 50Hz.

Part of ABB’s M3BP low voltage cast iron motor series, this unit combines high energy efficiency, low vibration and noise levels, and a proven bearing system for long, reliable service in pumps, fans, compressors, and general industrial drives.

Engineering & Design

The M3BP 132 is manufactured with a robust cast iron frame, giving excellent mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and quieter operation than aluminium-frame equivalents. Cooling is IC411 with a self-ventilated design, and the motor is rated IP55 for protection against dust and water jets.

With class F insulation system, S1 continuous duty, and a full-cast iron body, the motor is built for the demanding conditions of process industries, including the high ambient temperatures common across the GCC.

Key Features

Premium efficiency IE3 class for reduced energy cost
Cast iron frame and end shields for strength and low noise
5.5kW output at 2 poles, 2901 r/min at 50Hz
IP55 protection with IC411 self-ventilated cooling
IMB3 (IM1001) foot-mounted configuration
Class F insulation with S1 continuous duty rating
Both rotation directions, low vibration design
Suitable for 400V 50Hz and 460V 60Hz supplies
High starting torque to rated torque ratio

Applications

Centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
Industrial fans and blowers
Compressors and gearbox drives
General industrial machinery and process equipment

Specifications

ABB Type	M3BP 132SMF 2, order code 3GBP131260-ASK
Output Power	5.5 kW
Poles / Speed	2 pole, 2901 r/min at 50Hz
Voltage / Frequency	230/400V D/Y, 50Hz (460V at 60Hz)
Rated Current	9.70 A at 400V 50Hz
Efficiency Class	IE3 premium efficiency, 89.20% at 50Hz
Power Factor	0.910 at full load
Rated Torque	18.10 N·m (starting current ratio 7.90)
Frame / Material	Frame 132, cast iron
Protection / Cooling	IP55 / IC411
Insulation / Duty	Class F (ICLF) / S1 continuous
Mounting	IMB3 / IM1001 foot mounted
Bearings	6208-2Z/C3 at both ends
Dimensions / Weight	532×300×262mm, 77kg net

Compatibility & Integration

The M3BP 132 operates from standard IEC low voltage supplies and is fully compatible with ABB drives and soft starters for variable speed applications, with 60Hz capability for export and GCC grid operation.

Motor Selection Support

Seven Star LLC provides motor selection guidance covering duty cycle, ambient temperature derating for Gulf conditions, and matching with ABB drives and soft starters.

Our specialists assist with frame size confirmation, mounting arrangement, and spare part identification for long-term maintenance of your motor fleet.

Operational Benefits

The IE3 efficiency class of the M3BP 132 delivers measurable energy savings over lower-efficiency motors, with the reduced losses compounding over the long service life of industrial drives.

Cast iron construction provides the mechanical rigidity and low noise levels prized in pump and fan rooms, as well as superior protection in harsh GCC climates.

ABB’s proven bearing and insulation systems support long maintenance intervals in continuous process duty.

For motor drives where the ABB M3BP 132 must deliver reliable power, Seven Star LLC supplies the ABB M3BP 132 with full documentation and drive matching support.

The ABB M3BP 132 motor is the IE3 cast iron motor of the M3BP series, and the ABB M3BP 132 motor with the 5.5 kW rating drives the pumps and the fans of the industrial plant.

The ABB M3BP 132 motor is selected for the pump drive, and the M3BP 132 IE3 motor is connected for the 400 V supply.

Why Seven Star LLC

Seven Star LLC supplies genuine ABB low voltage motors with full documentation from our Muscat, Oman facility, supporting industrial projects across the Sultanate and Gulf region.

Our team verifies frame size, mounting, and electrical configuration and provides a complete motor nameplate data sheet for your records.

Checking the Nameplate Before Replacement

ABB identifies each motor variant by its product code, and 3GBP131260-ASK defines the frame, pole number, voltage and mounting of this unit. When replacing a running motor, compare the old nameplate with the data on this page line by line rather than relying on power rating alone.

Product code and type designation: confirm the M3BP 132 frame and the 3GBP code; a different suffix can mean a different mounting or voltage.
Mounting: this unit is foot mounted (IMB3); a flange-mounted pump or gearbox needs a different variant.
Shaft height and shaft end: the frame 132 dimensions must match the existing baseplate and coupling.
Speed: a 2-pole motor runs close to 3000 r/min at 50 Hz; do not substitute a 4-pole motor on a pump sized for 2-pole speed.
Terminal box position and cable entries: check these against the site cable routing.

Installation and Commissioning

Set the motor on a flat, rigid base and correct any soft foot before final tightening. Align the coupling with a dial indicator or laser tool; poor alignment is the most common cause of early bearing failure on pump and fan drives. Before first start, measure the winding insulation resistance, especially if the motor has been stored in a humid or coastal warehouse, and confirm the delta or star connection matches the supply voltage. Bump the motor to check the direction of rotation before coupling it to the driven machine.

When the motor is fed from a variable speed drive, set the drive motor parameters from the nameplate and review ABB guidance on insulation and bearing currents for converter duty.

Maintenance in Service

Keep the fan cover and cooling fins clean; dust and sand on the frame reduce cooling and raise winding temperature.
Trend vibration and bearing temperature so that bearing wear is picked up before it becomes a breakdown.
The fitted bearings are sealed types; replace them as a pair when noise, heat or vibration shows they are worn.
Check terminal tightness and the condition of the terminal box gasket during planned outages.

Operating in Gulf Conditions

Rated output is based on standard ambient conditions, so a motor installed in a hot, poorly ventilated pump house or in direct sun may need derating. Shade outdoor motors where possible, keep ventilation paths open, and protect against sand ingress in desert locations. Coastal sites in Oman also call for regular inspection of paintwork and fasteners for corrosion.

Seven Star LLC can supply this motor as a like-for-like replacement or as part of a new pump or fan package. Send the nameplate details or the product code, and we will confirm the variant, lead time and documentation.

Request a Quote for ABB 3GBP131260-ASK Motors M3BP

For the ABB M3BP 132, IE3 cast iron motor 5.5kW or any related control and instrumentation requirement, contact the Seven Star LLC team. Submit a formal inquiry through our RFQ page with your required quantity and specification, and our specialists will respond with a detailed commercial proposal and the official ABB documentation.

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About brand

ABB is the Swiss-Swedish engineering group for electrification and automation: low voltage drives, motors, circuit breakers and motor control, process instruments and analysers, control systems and robots. It was formed on 5 January 1988 by the merger of two older companies. ASEA was founded in Västerås, Sweden, in 1883 by Ludvig Fredholm to make electric lighting and generators. BBC Brown Boveri was founded in Baden near Zurich in 1891 by Charles E. L. Brown and Walter Boveri. ABB Ltd is incorporated in Switzerland, headquartered in Zurich and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm.

ABB company profile

Formed	5 January 1988, by the merger of ASEA (Sweden) and BBC Brown Boveri (Switzerland), each holding 50%
ASEA	Founded 1883 in Västerås, Sweden, by Ludvig Fredholm; first products electric lighting and generators
Brown, Boveri & Cie	Founded 1891 in Baden, Switzerland, by Charles E. L. Brown and Walter Boveri
Headquarters	Zurich, Switzerland; ABB Ltd became the group holding company in 1999
Ownership	Public company listed on SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm
Brands in the group	Baldor (US motors, acquired 2011), B&R (machine automation, acquired 2017), K-TEK level instruments, Endura and Navigator analysers, SACE breakers
Product families	Low and medium voltage drives (ACS series), motors, SACE Tmax and Emax breakers, contactors and soft starters, flow, pressure, temperature and level instruments, liquid and gas analysers, Contrac actuators, AC500 PLCs, Ability System 800xA and S800 I/O, protection relays, robots

Milestones

1883: ASEA is founded in Västerås, Sweden.
1891: Brown, Boveri & Cie is founded in Baden, Switzerland.
1987–1988: The merger is announced on 10 August 1987; ABB Asea Brown Boveri starts operating on 5 January 1988.
1999: ABB Ltd, incorporated in Switzerland, becomes the single holding company of the group.
2011 and 2017: Baldor Electric and B&R join ABB.
2020: ABB sells its power grids business to Hitachi, focusing on electrification, motion, process and machine automation.

Choosing an ABB drive

ABB's ACS drive codes are easy to read once you know the pattern. In ACS580-01-046A-4, "ACS580" is the drive family, "01" means a wall-mounted single drive, "046A" is the rated output current (about 46 A) and "-4" means a 380–480 V supply. The family is chosen by application: ACS355 for compact machinery, ACS310 for simple pumps and fans, ACS580 as the general-purpose drive, ACQ580 for water and wastewater with pump functions such as pipe fill and dry-run protection, and ACS880 for heavy industrial duty with direct torque control. Size the drive on the motor's full-load current, not only its kW rating, and allow derating for the high ambient temperatures common in Gulf electrical rooms.

Where ABB products are used

In Oman and the GCC, ABB drives and motors run pumps, fans and compressors in water and wastewater plants, district cooling, oil and gas and industry. ABB flowmeters, level instruments and analysers are used in water utilities, power and desalination plants and refineries, and SACE breakers protect switchboards in buildings and plants.

ABB products we list

Family	Examples
AC drives	ACS580, ACS580-01-046A-4, ACQ580, ACS355, ACS310, ACS880-01, FEN-31 encoder module
Breakers, motor control and protection	SACE Tmax XT, XT3N 250, SACE Emax 2, AF09 contactor, PSR soft starter, REM615 relay
Flow measurement	ProcessMaster FEP300, AquaMaster4, CoriolisMaster FCB430, VortexMaster FSV430, SwirlMaster FSS430, OriMaster FPD500
Pressure, temperature and level	266DRH, 267CS multivariable, TTH300, K-TEK AT100, LMT200, MT5000 GWR, KM26 gauge
Analysers	Endura AZ20, AK100 hydrogen purity, Navigator AW641 silica, AW402 chlorine, AWT210
Control systems and actuators	AC500, AC500-S, S800 AI810, AC 800F SA 811F, Contrac RSD50, Contrac RHD4000

Ordering ABB products: what we need

Send the full type code from the nameplate (for example ACS580-01-046A-4 or 266DSH...) and, for spare parts, the ABB ID number (such as 3BSE008508R1 or 1SBL176001R3010). For drives, add the motor power and current and any option codes (+...). For instruments, send the complete order code, which sets range, materials and approvals. Baldor motors are listed on their own brand page.

Facts checked against ABB company filings and published histories of ASEA and Brown, Boveri & Cie, October 2026.

FAQ

Questions about the ABB 3GBP131260-ASK Motors M3BP

Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.

01What is the power rating of the ABB M3BP 132 motor?

The M3BP 132SMF 2 3GBP131260-ASK is rated 5.5kW at 2 poles, 2901 r/min on a 400V 50Hz supply.

02What efficiency class does the motor meet?

It is an IE3 premium efficiency motor with 89.20% efficiency at full load, reducing energy consumption and operating cost.

03What is the enclosure protection of the motor?

The cast iron motor is rated IP55 with IC411 self-ventilated cooling, suited to dusty and wet industrial environments.

04Which mounting is available?

The standard configuration is IMB3 (IM1001) foot mounting with 6208-2Z/C3 bearings at both ends.

05Can the motor run on 60Hz supplies?

Yes, the motor is also rated for 460V at 60Hz (3519 r/min), covering export and GCC grid applications.