In refrigeration systems, fans typically operate at high duty cycles, offering significant potential for energy savings and reduced consumption. Consequently, EC motors and EC fans with outstanding energy efficiency have become the new industry standard.

In refrigeration systems, fans typically operate at high duty cycles, offering significant potential for energy savings and reduced consumption. Consequently, EC motors and EC fans with outstanding energy efficiency have become the new industry standard.

The all-new iQx motor takes energy efficiency to a new level.

In recent years, the use of EC motors in the supermarket sector has become standard practice. ebm‑papst offers a comprehensive product portfolio for this application area and has now introduced a new generation of globally compatible iQx EC motors. These highly efficient iQx motors are gradually replacing the earlier NiQ models. Their applications in supermarkets include beverage cabinets, refrigerated display cases, showcase cabinets, island freezers, and condensing units, among others.

Brand new iQx motor Mechanically compatible with existing shaded-pole motors and previous-generation EC motors, it delivers operating efficiency as high as 68%; moreover, thanks to identical mounting dimensions, it enables straightforward 1:1 replacement. This makes it particularly advantageous for retrofitting older refrigeration cabinets, where energy‑saving benefits are substantial. Depending on operating conditions, the iQx motor can achieve a service life exceeding 40,000 hours.

This compact motor is available as a component for integration into equipment, or it can be paired with compatible axial‑flow impellers in diameters of 172, 200, 230, and 254 mm to form a plug‑and‑play complete system. Compared with standard metal impellers, its aerodynamically optimized design delivers noise reduction of up to 8 dB(A) and an additional 6% energy‑saving benefit.

Compatible with natural refrigerants

Another key issue with refrigerated display cabinets lies in the selection of the refrigerant used. Since January 1, 2015, EU Regulation No. 517/2014—also known as the F‑Gas Regulation—has been fully in force. Transitioning to systems compliant with EN 60335‑2‑89 and the F‑Gas Regulation can deliver significant environmental and economic benefits, particularly in the food retail sector. EN 60335‑2‑89 specifies safety requirements for commercial electric refrigeration equipment and provides crucial guidance on the application of flammable refrigerants such as R290 (propane). ebm‑papst’s iQx motor series complies with the EU EN 60335‑2‑89 standard—covering household appliances and setting specific requirements for commercial refrigerators and freezers—making it a safe, reliable, environmentally friendly, and sustainable refrigeration solution in this field.

Globally compatible: Designed to handle diverse operating conditions.

ebm‑papst’s iQx motor has obtained certification to the major global standards (UL, CSA, VDE, CCC) and features a wide input voltage range of 100–240 VAC at 50/60 Hz, making it suitable for a variety of supermarket applications worldwide. Additionally, with an IP65 protection rating, it can reliably operate in demanding, humid, or dusty environments.