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ABB Low Voltage Drives for Machine Builders

Build better machines. Faster. Smarter. With fewer headaches.

Every machine builder faces the same pressures: tighter deadlines, more demanding customers, and the constant need to do more with less.

The drive you choose shouldn't add to that complexity — it should eliminate it. ABB low voltage drives are engineered with machine builders in mind, from the first line of design to the final installation on the factory floor. Compact, connected, and incredibly easy to integrate, they help you build machines that stand out — and stand the test of time. 

Industrial-grade connectivity across all major fieldbus and Ethernet protocols — securely, right out of the box

Your machines talk to PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and cloud platforms. ABB drives are ready for all of it. With support for a wide range of industrial fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet protocols — including PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and more — ABB drives slot seamlessly into any automation architecture without custom workarounds or added hardware.

Optional embedded I/O expansion, PROFIsafe over PROFINET, and flexible adapter modules mean you configure the drive to match your machine — not the other way around. Whether you're designing a standalone conveyor or a fully networked production line, connectivity is never a bottleneck.

And in a world where connected machines are also exposed machines, cybersecurity is built in from the start. ABB's ACS880 drives are certified to IEC 62443-— the internationally recognized standard for industrial component cybersecurity — giving you and your customers confidence that every connected drive is a secure one. 

One drive. Any network. Fully secure. Zero compromise.

Less engineering time, fewer components, and a faster path from design to delivery

Machine builders don't have time to wrestle with complicated commissioning or reinvent the wheel for every new project. ABB drives are built to be straightforward. An intuitive icon-based control panel, pre-configured application macros, and the Drive Composer PC tool make setup fast and repeatable — even for high-volume serial production. 

The FlashDrop tool lets you clone drive settings in seconds, so replicating a configuration across an entire machine line is as easy as a file transfer. All ABB drives share a common architecture, which means your engineers only need to learn once — and that knowledge carries across the entire portfolio. 

Fewer steps to commission. More time to innovate.

Integrated functional safety that meets global standards — without extra wiring or external devices

Machine safety shouldn't be an afterthought, and it shouldn't add cost. ABB drives come with Safe Torque Off (STO) as standard, with optional plug-in safety modules delivering advanced safety functions — all within the drive itself. No additional safety relays. No external safety PLCs. No complicated workarounds.

For high-performance applications, the ACS880 machinery drive offers PROFIsafe over PROFINET for seamless, certified safety communication directly between the drive and your PLC. The result? Faster machine development, simpler certification, and a cleaner cabinet design — with the highest levels of safety compliance built right in.

Meeting safety standards just got a whole lot simpler.

From the main extruder drive to every downstream motor, ABB covers your whole production line with a single, proven solution.

ABB is more than a drive supplier. It's a complete machine-building partner. Alongside low voltage drives, ABB offers PLCs, HMIs, motors, and low-voltage components — all programmable through a single software environment called Automation Builder. Design, control, and monitor your entire machine's logic in one place.

And when your machines are out in the field, ABB's global network of service experts and authorized value providers keeps them running. Remote monitoring options deliver real-time diagnostics, while proactive service plans and a worldwide spare parts network minimize downtime for your customers — protecting your reputation long after the sale. 

Build it with ABB. Support it with ABB. Grow with ABB.

Looking for a trusted partner for your application? ABB combines more than 50 years of drive innovation with a global network of application specialists and service professionals dedicated to helping you maximize reliability, efficiency, and performance. From system design and commissioning to maintenance and long-term optimization, ABB provides comprehensive support at every stage.

Fill out the form to connect with an ABB expert and discover how our solutions can help you achieve your operational goals.