Soft Start Switchgear
Soft Start Switchgear are designed for situations where gradual acceleration is preferred to a ‘direct-on-line’ start, but where variable speed control is not required. The units are proven worldwide and are available for use in both hazardous and safe-area applications.
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Smooth starting by torque control
Extends the life of mechanical components
Programmable current and torque limits
Ensures process efficiency for cost effective production
Wide range of power ratings (up to 6000V)
Meets the power needs of the mine
Programmable acceleration and deceleration ramps
Prevents mechanical, electrical and thermal stress
Built to your specifications
Our Soft Start Switchgear products are highly customisable and can be tailored to suit your exact requirements. The main customisables are:-
- Applicable to many industries and plant specifications
- Two set point current limits - for the needs of the customer
- Any combination of voltages up to 6600V
- Can be designed to accommodate any automation scheme
| Supply voltage | Up to 6600 V |
| Contactors | Dependant on the kW of the Soft Start Drive Switchgear |
| Comprehensive Outflow Protection | Yes |
| Auxilliary supplies with overload | Yes |
| Control/Monitoring options | Yes |
| Insristically safe digital and analogue | Yes |
| Interface | All popular fieldbus accomodated |
| Power Rating | Range from 380V - 6600V |
| Up to 5kVA Lighting | Yes |
All Baldwin and Francis equipment is designed with ease of maintenance in mind.
We offer several maintenance solutions to suit your specific means.
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Standard Support:
All Baldwin and Francis products come with our standard support agreement.
Enhanced Support:
We offer a competitive range of support contracts that cover all our products and installations.
SCADA:
Our advanced SCADA systems can greatly reduce plant waste and down time by monitoring and preventing issues before they develop.
Staff Training:
We offer extensive training for your current operators and engineering staff allowing you to be self sufficient and further reduce costs.
For support specific questions - please contact our Customer Support Team on 0114 286 6000
Suitable for...
- Underground Conveyor Systems
- Underground Ventilation
- Water Pumping Systems
- Powered Roof Support Control Systems
- Surface Mining & Quarrying
- On & Offshore Oil Applications
- Rail & Infrastructure Power Supply
More questions?...
Our technical support team are always happy to answer any questions you may have.
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