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External permanent magnet electric motors

The external permanent magnet motor is shorter than normal motors, making it ideal when axial length is a crucial application parameter. It is designed to be connected directly to the ICE flywheel housing with part of the motor incorporated within it, further shortening the length.

Features and benefits 

  • Compact and robust structure  
  • High efficiency throughout the operation range 
  • Liquid cooled with plain water or water/glycol mixture 
  • Low coolant flow required 
  • High allowed coolant temperature 
  • IP65 enclosure class to maximize reliability  
  • Multiple mounting possibilities 

Generator-specific features 

  • Standard SAE flange mounting to match the diesel engine connection  
  • Wide selection of speed ratings allowing the generator to be selected to customer specific applications with various voltage requirements  
  • Can be also used as starter motor for the ICE 

Motor-specific features  

  • Extended speed and torque capabilities compared with standard PM motors  
  • Motor structure capable of producing high starting torque 
  • Optimized speed range to meet the most common gear ratios used in heavy mobile machinery 

Applications 

  • Generators for diesel-electric/serial hybrid applications  
  • Traction/propulsion motors  
  • Generators/motors for parallel hybrid applications 

Specifications

Model Nominal voltage Continuous power kW [hp]Continuous torque Nm [lb ft] Peak torque Nm [lb ft] Max. speed rpmDiameter/length mm [in] Weight (with no options) kg [lbs]
PM E375 500 25 to 54 [34 to 72] 147 to 210 [108 to 154] 800 [590] 4,000 451 / 66 to 196 [17.8 / 2.6 to 7.7] 75 to 85 [165 to 187]