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Applied Motor Controls for

Pulp & Paper

Optimizing Production

In the pulp and paper industry, reliable and efficient motor-driven machinery is essential for high-quality production and continuous operation. AC induction motors power pulp refiners, paper machines, pumps, fans, conveyors, and drying equipment, ensuring smooth processing from raw fiber to finished paper products. Our expertise in motor control and automation helps pulp and paper mills maximize productivity, reduce downtime, and maintain consistent product quality.

Pulp & Paper

Applications

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Blower/Fans
Chippers
Pumps
Re-pulpers
Shredders
Stirrers

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

  • Centrifugal Fans
  • Axial Fans
  • Exhaust 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 Pulp & Paper - Fans

Soft Starter and VFD controllers can improve the various chipping processes within the pulp and paper industry, including:

  • Wood Chippers
  • Fiber Chippers

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 Pulp & Paper - Chippers

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

  • Centrifugal Pumps
  • Positive Displacement Pumps
  • Submersible 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 Pulp & Paper - Pumps

Soft Starter and VFD controllers can improve the various re-pulping processes within the pulp & paper industry, including:

  • Hydra pulpers
  • Drum pulpers
  • Vertical pulpers

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 Pulp & Paper - Pulpers

Soft Starter and VFD controllers can improve the various shredding processes within the pulp & paper industry, including:

  • Wood Shredders
  • Fiber Shredders

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 Pulp & Paper - Shredders

Soft Starter and VFD controllers can improve the various stirring processes within the pulp & paper industry, including:

  • Tank Agitators
  • Process Mixers

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 Pulp & Paper - Stirrers

Packaged just how you need it

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

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  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Contactors & Circuit Breakers
  • Overloads & Motor Protection Devices
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  • Motor Control Line Ups
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Outdoor Ready
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  • Weather protected
  • Skids
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Frequently Asked Questions

What pulp and paper equipment benefits from VFDs?

VFDs are commonly used on pulp pumps, refiners, chippers, fans, blowers, mixers, and conveyors. They provide precise motor speed control, improve energy efficiency, and reduce mechanical wear.
How do soft starters help pulp and paper operations? Soft starters reduce inrush current during motor startup, minimizing mechanical stress on pumps, conveyors, shredders, and mixers. This helps extend equipment life and reduce maintenance downtime.
Can VFDs save energy in pulp and paper mills?

Yes. By adjusting motor speed to match process demand, VFDs significantly reduce energy consumption on pumps, fans, and conveyors, lowering operational costs.
How do VFDs improve process control in pulp and paper production?

VFDs enable smooth speed adjustments for pumps, mixers, and conveyors, providing better flow control, pulp consistency, and energy optimization throughout the production process.
Can soft starters reduce maintenance in pulp and paper mills? Yes. By minimizing mechanical shock during startup, soft starters reduce wear on bearings, shafts, and gears, helping prevent unplanned downtime and extending equipment life.
Do VFDs improve reliability and equipment life in pulp and paper operations?

Yes. Smooth operation and precise speed control reduce stress on pumps, mixers, conveyors, and other machinery, enhancing reliability and extending the life of your equipment.

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