Solutions Podcast Series
Solutions Podcast Series
ABB Motors and Drives US
Motors Built for Crushers and Harsh Environments
17 minutes Posted May 5, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
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In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy is joined by Robert Boyce, ABB U.S. Division Manager for IEC Low Voltage Motors, to discuss how motors are designed to perform in aggressive applications like crushers in the aggregate industry. From heavy shock loads to extreme environmental conditions, crushers push motors to their limits. Robert shares how ABB designs motors to handle high starting torque, mechanical stress, vibration and contamination, all while maintaining re...