This section of the Benshaw website features helpful insights from the motor control experts at Benshaw.

Read on to learn how our applied motor controls can be used to improve performance and reliability.

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Benshaw Motor Protection Devices

One of the many advantages of the Benshaw MX product line is the added ability of motor protection. Starting and running the motor is a critical part of the process, however protecting the motor is just as important. Downtime, long lead times, and the high cost of motors and labor can all be very costly to your end users. By adding MPR (motor protection relays), you can allow the proper shutdown sequence of the motor before problems or sever damage occurs. Frequently, third party devices are added to our systems which can significantly increase the amount of time, programming, installation, hardware and cost.

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Benshaw Retrofits

Keep your reliable working equipment while upgrading performance, protection, and features of your motor controls by choosing to retrofit with Benshaw.

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Benshaw Completes Custom MV Lineup Installation

The Problem

Replacement of a GE Power Vac Motor Starting lineup, currently running and installed in an exciting power house. The project has a limited shutdown / start up period of 72 hours, which includes decommissioning, installation and start up services.

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M2L Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives

Benshaw’s state-of-the-art Modular Multi-Level (M2L) MV Drive product family is the latest innovation in medium voltage variable frequency drive market. This patented product is designed and developed to enhance reliability, improve safety, and reduce the total cost of the ownership.

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Benshaw Solves Challenging HVAC Drive Installation Issues

The Problem

Expansion of a Cryogenic plant in West Texas required installation of a 3500 HP, 4160 V medium voltage drive. Utilizing conventional all-indoor MV drive solutions available in the market made building a new PDC and bearing its high costs inevitable; eventually challenging the project feasibility.

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