Description
Product Description
The SIMOTICS M-1PH8 Synchronous Reluctance Motor from Siemens is engineered for high-performance industrial main-drive applications requiring exceptional efficiency, precision, and reliability. Designed specifically for production machinery and machine tools, the M-1PH8 reluctance motor combines high power density with reduced energy consumption, making it an ideal solution for extruders, winders, wire drawing machines, compressors, and servo pump systems.
Built on Siemens' modular SIMOTICS platform, the M-1PH8 synchronous reluctance motor delivers excellent speed control, high torque output, and short acceleration times when paired with SINAMICS drive systems. The reluctance rotor design eliminates the need for permanent magnets, helping reduce maintenance requirements while maintaining outstanding operational efficiency.
Available in frame sizes 132 and 160, the M-1PH8 reluctance version offers rated outputs from 21 kW to 121 kW, rated speeds from 1,000 to 2,800 rpm, and maximum speeds up to 6,500 rpm. Flexible cooling options, including forced ventilation and water cooling, allow adaptation to demanding industrial environments.
Key Features
- Synchronous reluctance technology for superior energy efficiency
- High power density and dynamic performance
- Precise speed, torque, and positioning control
- Short acceleration and response times
- Available with forced ventilation or water cooling
- DRIVE-CLiQ integration for simplified commissioning
- Robust construction for continuous industrial operation
- Reduced maintenance due to magnet-free rotor design
- Optimized for use with Siemens SINAMICS drives
- Suitable for demanding machine and process applications
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Series | SIMOTICS M-1PH8 |
| Motor Type | Synchronous Reluctance Main Motor |
| Frame Sizes | 132, 160 |
| Rated Power Range | 21 kW – 121 kW |
| Rated Speed | 1,000 – 2,800 rpm |
| Maximum Speed | Up to 5,000 – 6,500 rpm |
| Rated Torque | 200 – 500 Nm |
| Cooling Options | Forced Ventilation, Water Cooling |
| Interface | DRIVE-CLiQ |
| Application Type | Main Drive Applications |
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
Applications
- Plastic Extrusion Machines
- Blow Molding Equipment
- Wire Drawing Machines
- Winding Systems
- Compressors
- Servo Hydraulic Pumps
- Printing Machines
- Production Machinery
- Machine Tools
- Continuous Process Industries



