VFD and Soft Starter Control Panels

Gradual motor starting (soft start) or continuous variable-speed control (VFD) in one enclosure.

A VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) and Soft Starter Panel is an electrical enclosure housing components to control electric motors, offering both gradual starting (soft start) and variable speed/torque control (VFD) — reducing mechanical/electrical stress, saving energy, and protecting the motor by managing startup current and adjusting operation for efficiency and longevity. Soft Starter Panel: gradually increases voltage to the motor during startup using thyristors, reducing high inrush current and mechanical shock, then often bypasses to direct line once the motor reaches speed — best for applications needing smooth starts but constant full-speed operation (conveyors, pumps). VFD Panel: controls motor speed and torque by changing both frequency and voltage (AC to DC to AC conversion), offering continuous speed adjustment from zero to full speed — best for applications requiring variable speed, precise process control and maximum energy savings (fans, mixers, extruders).

Available Features

• Conforming to IEC 61439-1, 61800-3
• Segregation up to Form 2
• Sheet steel, stainless steel, GRP enclosures
• Ingress protection up to IP66
• Wall mounting or floor standing
• Top, bottom or special cable entry
• Front cabling access
• Special control systems to customer's requirements