Starting an electric motor doesn't have to mean high current peaks and unnecessary wear and tear. With a soft starter, you get a gentle start and stop, which not only protects the motor and the grid - it can also save both energy and maintenance costs. Ideal for applications such as fans, pumps, conveyors and agitators.
Soft starters
Soft starters are a way of starting an electric motor gently. This reduces the starting current, which can be very high. This reduces the wear and tear on the motor and the stresses that the electricity grid is otherwise exposed to. Soft starting and stopping can be economically profitable as it reduces service and maintenance costs, protects the electricity grid and saves energy. A soft starter is usually used for electric motors that drive, for example, fans, pumps, compressors, conveyors and agitators.