Direct-drive PMSM · 37–75 kW

LESS HEAT.MORE DRIVE.

Over 90% efficiency already at 20% rated speed and torque. No gearbox. No rare earth materials. Made in Slovenia.

Complete ZENIT electric motor in a three-quarter view
NO
GEARBOX
direct drive
96%peak efficiency
>90%at 20% speed & torque
55 kg37 kW reference
48–800 Vacross variants

The useful comparison

ONE PEAK IS NOT A DUTY CYCLE.

At part load, a small efficiency gap becomes a large heat-load gap. This is the operating point where ZENIT starts to look very different.

Motor efficiency across speed and torque.
Contour values: 0.95 = 95% efficiency.

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lower calculated motor loss*

At 20% rated speed and 20% rated torque, compared with the current <80% rare-earth PMSM benchmark threshold.

37 kW motor

Comparison at 20% rated speed and 20% rated torque

ParameterZENITBenchmark*
Efficiency>90%<80%
Electrical input<1.644 kW>1.850 kW
Motor loss / heat<0.164 kW>0.370 kW
Minimum heat rejection<0.164 kW>0.370 kW

*Calculated from the stated motor efficiencies at 20% rated speed and 20% rated torque.

01Efficient away from the nominal point.
02Ferrite magnets. No rare-earth supply exposure.
03Direct drive. No gearbox losses or service.Compare drives & efficiency
04Rotor and bearings replaceable in the field.
Close-up of ZENIT motor connectors and machined housingDetail of ZENIT motor electrical terminals

The hardware

BUILT TO GET USED.

Continuous power family37–75 kW
DC link range48–800 V
37 kW reference voltage120 / 400 V
Rated speed3,000 rpm
Dimensions375 × 350 × 350 mm
ArchitectureConverter-fed PMSM
Marine propulsionIndustrial trucksOff-highway
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ZENIT motors in the Slovenian production environment

Made in Slovenia · 90% EU-sourced

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Measured efficiency · Zenit-240-2/MV

Full-size measured efficiency map for Zenit-240-2/MV.

Contour values express motor efficiency: 0.95 = 95%. Map for Zenit-240-2/MV.