Manual for Induction Motors and Generators
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Chapter 10 Recycling
10.1 Introduction
ABB is committed to its environmental policy. ABB continuously strives to make its products
more environmentally sound by applying results obtained in recyclability and life cycle
analyses. Products, manufacturing processes and even logistics have been designed to take
environmental aspects into account. ABB's environmental management system, certified to ISO
14001, is the tool for carrying out the environmental policy.
The following instructions should only be seen as recommendations for environmentally sound
disposal of machines. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that local regulations are
followed. Some customer-specific items may not be included in this User’s Manual. Additional
documentation will be found in the project documentation.
10.2 Average material content
The average material content used in the manufacturing of the electrical machine is as follows:
10.3 Recycling of packaging material
Once the machine has arrived on site, the packaging material will need to be removed.
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Any wood packaging can be burned
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For some countries, the packaging used for shipping by sea is made of impregnated wood
that must be recycled according to local regulations
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Plastic material around the machine can be recycled
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Any anti-corrosive agent covering the machine surface can be removed using a petrol
based detergent and a cleaning rag. The rag must be disposed of in accordance with local
regulations.
Cast iron frame
induction machines
Modular steel frame
induction machines
Steel
46 - 55 %
77 - 83 %
Copper
7 - 12 %
10 - 12 %
Cast iron
35 - 45 %
1 - 5 %
Aluminium
0 - 2 %
0 - 1 %
Plastics, rubber,
insulation materials
etc.
1 - 2 %
1 - 2 %
Stainless steel
less than 1 %
less than 1 %
Other
less than 1 %
less than 1 %
