Benshaw 2.0

Benshaw 2.0

Benshaw 2.0 is a wide ranging initiative to identify and address major issues that can help our customers in their efforts to thrive and succeed in an ever more challenging global marketplace.

Rapid Growth

New Expansion Plans

As a result of substantial, ongoing investments in both production capacity and inventory, Benshaw is now the fastest growing company in the electrical controls industry based on year-over-year sales. To support this rapid growth, Benshaw has announced plans to further expand operations, and Fran Livingston has joined the organization as Executive Director.

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New Benshaw White Papers

Get Your Motor Running

We get lots of questions every year about applying motor controls. Most of these questions are related to selecting the right starting method, based on the customer’s particular application. To address these questions, Benshaw has released a new three-part series of white papers that provides valuable technical information intended to help customers “Get their motor running.” These white papers explore the dynamics between motor design, starting current requirements and the various starting methods used to maximize performance and improve energy efficiency in fixed speed applications.

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eBook: Where Do I Start

Selecting a Soft Starter Model: Where Do I Start?

There are several steps involved in selecting a soft starter model most appropriate for your installation. Bypass type, the motor connection method, start duty and operating conditions must all be considered. A new eBook from Benshaw can help guide the way.

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Benshaw WinDRIVE Software

Benshaw WinDRIVE Software Released

Benshaw WinDRIVE Software

Benshaw WinDRIVE software simplifies commissioning and monitoring of variable frequency drives

Benshaw offers a FREE Windows-based software tool that can be used to simplify commissioning and monitoring of Benshaw variable frequency drives (VFDs). WinDRIVE is compatible with all of our latest VFDs including: H2 Series, H2P Series, S Series, SW Series, GM2 Series and SG Series drives. To begin using WinDRIVE, simply download and launch the software on a Windows-based PC, then connect to your drive via Modbus-RTU (RS-485, RS-232) or Modbus TCP (Ethernet).
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