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Applied Motor Controls for

Irrigation & Agriculture

Growing Your Business

Whether you’re focused on horticulture or livestock, the efficient use of natural resources and time is critical to productivity. Choosing the right motor control and automation systems for your machinery is essential. With years of hands-on experience in the irrigation and agricultural sector, we are well-positioned to design and deliver motor control solutions tailored to your needs.

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Applications

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Soft Starter and VFD controllers can improve the pumping processes within the irrigation and agriculture industry, no matter the system, including:

  • Center-Pivot Irrigators
  • Linear-Move Irrigators
  • Flood Irrigation 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 Irrigation & Agriculture - Pumps

Soft Starter and VFD controllers can improve the various process within the dairy industry, including:

  • Milking Pumps
  • Milk Transfer Pumps
  • Bulk Tank Agitators / Stirrers
  • Vacuum Pumps
  • Refrigeration

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 Irrigation & Agriculture - Dairy Equipment

Soft Starter and VFD controllers can improve airflow processes within the irrigation & agriculture industry, no matter the fan type, including:

  • Centrifugal Fans
  • Axial Fans
  • Exhaust Fans
  • Cooling 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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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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  • Motor Control Line Ups
  • Arc Fault Panels
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Outdoor Ready
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  • Skids
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Frequently Asked Questions

What agricultural equipment benefits from VFDs?

VFDs are commonly used on irrigation pumps, conveyors, grain handling systems, mixers, and dosing pumps. They allow precise motor speed control, improving efficiency, reducing wear, and lowering energy consumption.
How do soft starters help in irrigation and agricultural operations?

Benshaw soft starters and variable frequency drives offer significant benefits for irrigation systems and other agricultural water pumping applications, including prevention of water hammer; prolonged life for pumps, pipes, valves and headworks; added pump starting capacity for limited electrical supplies; and intelligent control of the entire system — an important consideration for operations concerned with water and energy conservation.

Benshaw’s motor control solutions are designed to help water pumping stations operate at optimal efficiency by:

  • Reducing water and energy consumption/costs
  • Minimizing pump cycling through constant pressure control
  • Minimizing damage to unrelated equipment caused by pump start current surges
  • Protecting connected equipment (short circuit/overload protection)
  • Mitigating potential electrical hazards (ground fault protection)
Can VFDs save energy in agricultural irrigation systems?

Yes. By adjusting motor speed to match irrigation flow requirements or grain handling needs, VFDs reduce energy consumption and help lower operational costs.
How do VFDs improve process control in irrigation and agriculture?

VFDs allow precise regulation of water flow, fertilizer dosing, and grain handling speed, ensuring consistent delivery, better crop health, and optimized resource use.
Can soft starters reduce maintenance in agricultural equipment? Yes. By softening motor startup and reducing mechanical shock, soft starters lower wear on pumps, shafts, and belts, reducing maintenance frequency and increasing equipment uptime.
Can VFDs support variable flow in irrigation systems?

Yes. VFDs adjust pump speed to deliver water only as needed, reducing energy use and preventing overwatering, which supports sustainable farming practices.
Do VFDs help improve reliability and equipment life in agriculture?

Yes. Smooth acceleration and precise motor control reduce stress on pumps, mixers, and conveyors, increasing reliability and extending equipment life.

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