Soft Start Drives
 by The Three Phase Electricity Specialist

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	Soft Start Drives What are the advantages of soft start drives?  Can they prevent damage to motors during startup?  Are soft start drives more economical?  Read more.
	Variable Frequency Drives Variable frequency drives vary the production speed of motors.  What are their advantages over soft start drives?  Are they more costly than other drives?  Read more.
	What is the difference between a Variable Frequency Drive and a Soft Start Drive? How does a variable frequency drive differ in regulating speed of a motor versus a soft start drive?  When is it more beneficial to have a variable frequency drive?  What are the benefits of using a soft start drive instead of a VFD? Read more.
	Applications of Soft Start Drives Some of the applications that soft start drives are used for are pumps, fans, stirrers, mixers, driers, cutting machines and rotating filters.  Read more.
	AC Drive Guidelines Technical information on AC Drives and how they work. Many of the AC drives seem to perform the same, but the objective of this article is to provide technical information to understand the differences.  Read more.
	Inverter Drives Inverters are used when DC power from batteries, solar panels or fuel cells need to be converted to AC power.  Inverters are used for small applications such as switching power supplies in computers to large applications such as electric utility operations. Read more.
	TEMCo Soft Start Drives TEMCo offers a large selection of soft start drives.  With their large inventory, they can ship nationwide and internationally immediately after your order is placed.  TEMCo only sells high quality products, which provide many years of excellent service for your application requirements.  Read more.

Weg Motor Company

Weg Motor Company was started in 1961 by three partners, Werner Ricardo Voigt, Eggon Joao da Silva and Geraldo Werninghaus.  The company was located in Santa Catarina, South America.  In their first years, they worked hard trying to develop a reputable company that produced quality products.


After being dedicated to the production of electric motors, the company started expanding its line of products in the 1980’s.  Weg started producing generators, electrical components, industrial automation products, power and distribution transformers, liquid and power paints and electro-insulating varnishes.


Today because of strong dedication and hard work, Weg Electric Motor Company is the largest Latin  American electric motor manufacturer and is present in over 60 countries in the five continents.


The Three Phase Electricity Specialist’s review found Weg Electric Motors to be a leading manufacturer of soft start drives.  Their claim of dedication and commitment to hard work has developed this company into a reputable manufacturer of electrical products.  Their updated technology and professional engineering staff were excellent.  Also, their customer service staff was well educated in answering all our questions concerning soft start drives, and seemed to go beyond the call of duty in helping guide us through all our motor concerns.  They were able to differentiate between the use of soft start drives and variable frequency drives, which assured our review that they knew their product lines.

The materials used in manufacturing Weg Soft Start Drives were of high quality, and Weg offered long-term warranties.  Their guidance in helping select which drive should be used for different motors and application requirements was impressive.  Weg Motor Company definitely ranks on the top of our leading manufacturing list, and our study found their soft start drives to be of high quality.


Please read our articles about the advantages of soft start drives  listed on our home page.  Just click on the different articles, and you will find educational information on all your soft start and variable frequency drive concerns.  Also, click on our TEMCo Tower Electric Company's website for more information.  TEMCo is a leading distributor of Weg products, and they offer wholesale prices.  To reach TEMCo, call (510) 490-2187 or toll free at 1-800-613-2290.


Using a leading, reputable manufacturer will assure that you have selected the right equipment for your application needs.  Quality products save you the expense of repair and will increase production by not having equipment downtime.

Soft Start Drives start motors at lower voltages, slowly ramping up to operation voltage, which reduces wear on mechanical gears, chains, sprockets, belts and gearboxes.
 

Soft Start Drives eliminate motor over-fluxing and allow under-loaded or oversized motors to operate more efficiently.
 

Baldor Electric Company
Baldor is a U.S. based company and is a leading manufacturer of industrial electric motors, drives, power transmission products and generators.
 

Weg Electric Motor Company
Weg has been in business since 1961 and is a reputable manufacturer of soft start drives and electric motors.  They distribute high quality products worldwide.
 

The leading manufacturers will offer quick nationwide and international shipping from regional warehouses.