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Applied Motor Controls for

Building Services / HVAC

Powering Smarter Buildings

In modern buildings, reliable motor-driven systems are essential for comfort, safety, and efficiency. From HVAC fans and pumps to elevators, escalators, and water management systems, AC induction motors keep facilities running smoothly. Our expertise in motor control and automation ensures that building services operate with maximum energy efficiency, reduced downtime, and optimal performance across commercial, residential, and industrial environments.

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Applications

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Compressors
Chillers
Fans
Pumps
Escalators

Soft Starter and VFD controllers can improve the various compression processes within the building services industry, including:

  • Rotary Screw Compressors
  • Reciprocating Compressors
  • Scroll Compressors
  • Centrifugal Compressors

If you're looking for the right setup for your site, get in touch with our team, and we'll help you find the best solution for your specific needs,

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Benshaw Building Services - Compressors

Soft Starter and VFD controllers can improve the various chilling processes within the building services industry, including:

  • Centrifugal Chillers
  • Screw Chillers
  • Scroll Chillers

If you're looking for the right setup for your site, get in touch with our team, and we'll help you find the best solution for your specific needs.

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Benshaw Building Services - Chillers

Soft Starter and VFD controllers can improve airflow processes within the building services industry, no matter the fan type, including:

  • Centrifugal Fans
  • Axial Fans
  • Exhaust Fans
  • Supply / Return Fans
  • HVAC Air Handling Fans

If you're looking for the right setup for your site, get in touch with our team and we'll help you find the best solution for your specific needs

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Benshaw Building Services - Fans

Soft Starter and VFD controllers can improve the pumping processes within the building services industry, no matter the pump type, including:

  • Centrifugal Pumps
  • Booster Pumps
  • Condensate Pumps
  • Chilled Water Pumps
  • Hot Water Pumps

If you're looking for the right setup for your site, get in touch with our team, and we'll help you find the best solution for your specific needs.

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Benshaw Building Services - Pumps

Soft Starter and VFD controllers can improve the various escalator operations within the building services industry, including:

  • Step Chain Drives
  • Traction Motor Drives

If you're looking for the right setup for your site, get in touch with our team, and we'll help you find the best solution for your specific needs.

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Benshaw Building Services - Escalators

Packaged just how you need it

LV and MV Motor control products engineered to suit your environment.

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  • Starters
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Contactors & Circuit Breakers
  • Overloads & Motor Protection Devices
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  • Standalone
  • Motor Control Line Ups
  • Arc Fault Panels
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Outdoor Ready
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  • Weather protected
  • Skids
  • Containerized

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Frequently Asked Questions

What HVAC and building services equipment benefit from VFDs?

VFDs are ideal for pumps, fans, chillers, boilers, air handling units (AHUs), and compressors. They provide precise speed control, reduce energy consumption, and improve occupant comfort by matching motor speed to demand.
How do building services equipment benefit from soft starters?

Benshaw soft starters provide a range of important benefits for HVAC applications, including improved energy efficiency, smoother, quieter operation, and reduced wear on motors, compressors and other critical components. They also offer protection from damage that might otherwise occur from over current/under current and overload conditions, and advanced features that allow safe use of a motor’s full capacity within a system.

Advantages at-a-glance:

  • Significant energy savings potential
  • Reduced startup (inrush) current requirements
  • Torque control for reduced wear and tear on motors and compressors
  • Reduction of risks from impedence and capacity issues
  • Overload/over current/under current protection
  • Protection from reverse operation damage
  • Thermal protection
Can VFDs help save energy in HVAC systems? Yes. By adjusting motor speed based on load or process demand, VFDs can significantly reduce energy usage in pumps, fans, and chillers, lowering utility costs and improving building efficiency.
Can soft starters reduce maintenance and downtime for HVAC equipment?

Yes. By smoothing motor startup, soft starters reduce mechanical shock on belts, shafts, and bearings, extending equipment life and lowering maintenance requirements.
Can VFDs support demand-based operation in modern building systems?

Yes. VFDs allow motors to operate only as fast as needed, optimizing energy use for pumps, fans, and chillers, supporting green building initiatives and reducing operational costs.

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