Energy Regulations & Standards

Current European Regulations

The exceptions to these regulations which are valid since 01/01/2017 are:

    Motors designed to operate fully submerged in a liquid motors that are completely integrated in a product (such as a transmission, pump, fan or compressor) whose energy efficiency cannot be determined independently of this product at heights above 4,000 metres above sea level at ambient temperatures above 60° C at maximum operating temperatures above 400 °C at ambient temperatures below -30° C (all motors) or ambient temperatures below 0° C (air cooled motors) with coolant temperatures at product intake below  5° C or over 25° C in areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere as mentioned in Directive 94/9/EC of the European Parliament and the Council

    Brake motors

Future European Regulations

The exceptions to this regulation which is valid from 01/07/2021 are:

    Motors which are designed in such a way that they can be operated submerged in a fluid

    Motors which are completely built into a product (e.g. a gearbox, a pump, a fan or a compressor), whereby the energy efficiency of which cannot be recorded independently of these products

    Motors with integrated frequency inverters (compact drive units) whose energy efficiency cannot be tested independently of the frequency inverter

    Specially designed and specified motors which are exclusively for the following operating conditions:

    - At altitudes exceeding 4000 m above sea level
    - At ambient temperatures above + 60° C
    - At ambient temperatures below – 30° C

    Motors with an integrated brake which is an integral part of the internal motor design and cannot be removed or powered from a separate power source when testing motor efficiency

    Motors which are specially designed for the safety of nuclear installations in accordance with Article 3 of Council Directive 2009/71/EURATOM

    Motors with mechanical commutators

    Totally enclosed self-cooled motors (TENV)

    Motors placed on the market before 01/07/2029 which are intended to replace identical motors integrated into products placed on the market before 01/07/2022 and marketed specifically for that purpose

    Multiple-speed motors i.e. Pole-changing motors

    Motors which are specially developed for electric conveyor vehicles

    Motors in portable devices whose weight will be carried by hand during operation

    Motors in hand-held mobile devices which will be moved during operation

    Motors in wireless or battery-powered devices

    Motors for underground mining work (mines) are exclude