This document provides environmental information from the product support department of ABB Automation Technologies regarding the ABB Automation Technologies DOCRIACS50001 product family. It includes information about the materials used in the products, their use, and disposal methods. The ACS 500 product family is primarily manufactured in Finland.
This document provides environmental information for the ABB ACS 500 product family. It describes the materials used in the product and its packaging, outlines recommended recycling and disposal methods, and lists potentially hazardous substances.
The guide also details the manufacturing environmental management system (ISO 14001 certified) and ABB's overall environmental policy, emphasizing material reduction, recyclability, and compliance with local regulations.
| Rectifier unit materials | Cu, Al, Si, Mo, Q, ceramic, Fe, Ni, Rh, PUR, PP, PC, UP |
|---|---|
| Power semiconductor materials | Cu, Si, Mo, Q, ceramic, Ni, Rh |
| Heatsink material | Al alloy (Mg, Si) |
The package uses recyclable plastic and wood‑based materials, while other components such as steel straps and aluminum foil may be landfilled.
It can be manually disassembled with parts sorted by material, or mechanically shredded after removing hazardous components.
ABB’s manufacturing unit is certified to ISO 14001 for its environmental management system.