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Variable Frequency Drives

Benshaw designs and delivers rugged, reliable variable speed drives in both low and medium voltage, built for the most demanding applications. Our portfolio includes compact micro drives, high-performance industrial models, clean power and washdown duty options, and fully packaged medium voltage solutions, all engineered for easy setup, straightforward operation, and long-term dependability.

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Benshaw GM2 Series Drive Hero
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GM2 Series
General Purpose Micro Drive

GM2 Series General Purpose Micro Drives provide enhanced performance and reliable operation in a robust, yet compact, user-friendly design.

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Benshaw S Series Drive Hero
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S Series
Industrial Micro Drive

S Series Industrial Micro Drives combine exceptional performance and ease of use in a compact, economical unit. Ratings from 0.15 - 15HP.

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Benshaw H2 Drive Hero
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H2 Series
Multi-Purpose Industrial Drive

H2 Series Multi-Purpose Industrial Drives offer V/Hz or vector control (with ratings for normal or heavy duty applications) for industrial drive applications ranging from 0.5 – 800HP.

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Benshaw H2 Pump Drive Hero
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H2P Series
Pump/Fan Drive

H2 Series Multi-Purpose Industrial Drives offer V/Hz or vector control (with ratings for normal or heavy duty applications) for industrial drive applications ranging from 0.5 – 800HP.

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Benshaw SW Series Drive Hero
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SW Series
Washdown Drive

Benshaw SW Series Washdown Drives are programmable for V/Hz, sensorless vector or slip compensation operation (IP66 enclosure). Ratings from 0.5 - 30HP

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Benshaw H2X Series Drive Hero
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H2X/H2E Series
Packaged Drive

H2X/H2E Packaged Drives are high-performance variable frequency drives designed to suit a wide variety of applications ranging from 5 - 800HP.

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Benshaw H2 519 519P Series Clean Power Drive Hero
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H2 519/519P Series
Clean Power Drive

H2 519/519P Series Low Voltage Clean Power Drives meet IEEE 519™-2014 standards for harmonics.

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Benshaw MVH2 Series Drive Hero-1
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MVH2 Series
Compact Full Featured Drive

MVH2 Series Medium Voltage Drives deliver low harmonics and a near-perfect sine wave using H-Bridge multi-level technology — all in a compact design.

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Benshaw M2L Series Drive Hero-1
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M2L Series
High Powered Drive

M2L Series Medium Voltage Drives deliver top performance, reliability, and safety with flexible installation options to suit any environment — reducing costs and total cost of ownership.

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Low Voltage Variable Frequency Drives

Benshaw is a global leader in low voltage variable speed drives, providing reliable, high-performance solutions for industrial, commercial, and demanding applications. Our range includes multi-purpose micro drives, industrial drives, IEEE 519 clean power drives, NEMA 4X washdown duty drives, and custom packaged drive solutions. Designed with rugged construction, ISO-certified quality systems, and integrated control and power electronics, Benshaw drives are easy to set up, operate, and network. Standard features include intuitive user interfaces, on-board metering, plain-English data displays, ModBus communications, and comprehensive motor, load, and power quality fault protection, ensuring superior performance and ease-of-use.

Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives

Benshaw’s medium voltage (MV) drives deliver compact, high-performance solutions for industrial and commercial applications across multiple sectors. The MVH2 Series provides full-size drive capability in a rugged, space-saving NEMA 1 enclosure, ideal for retrofit projects, with cascaded H-bridge multi-level technology for low harmonic content and nearly perfect sine wave output. Using advanced digital signal processing, these drives enable soft start, precise speed control, energy efficiency, and intelligent operation of MV induction and synchronous motors. The M2L MV Series adds unmatched installation flexibility, supporting transformerless operation, remote components, and diverse environmental conditions, reducing footprint, HVAC requirements, and overall cost of ownership while maintaining reliable, versatile performance.

Custom-Engineered Drive Solutions

Benshaw can also design and manufacture a complete custom-engineered drive system or motor control center to meet your industry or application-specific requirements. Whether you need simple modifications made to one of Benshaw’s standard drive packages, a custom engineered, application-specific drive package or a turnkey drive solution, Benshaw can help.

Customization opportunities include:

  • Custom enclosures
  • Combination drive packages
  • Control modifications
  • Bypass packages
  • Filters

Engineering and Application Support

To help you select the best drive solution available for your application, Benshaw offers a number of engineering and application support services, including harmonics analysis, application analysis, design consultation, retrofit services and certified ETAP engineering. Drive repairs, spare parts, field engineering, retrofits and training — whenever and wherever needed — are all part of our commitment.