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Benshaw soft starters are designed from the ground up to perform dependably … even in the harshest industrial environments. We offer best-in-class solutions for continuous duty applications, hazardous locations/conditions, corrosive environments and high vibration operations.
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Benshaw provides a wide range of standard controls and drives for many industries, offering tailored solutions for even the most complex applications.
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Whether you need hands-on training, 24/7 troubleshooting, field service, or upgrade assistance, our experts are here to keep your operations running smoothly.
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Benshaw has grown to become a recognized leader in the design, development and manufacture of mission critical motor controls and drives.
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Need help? Reach a Benshaw representative or local office for sales, service, or support. For urgent issues, use our technical support hotline.
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Selection and Sizing Tools at Your Fingertips!

Start Here is an easy-to-use app developed by Benshaw to simplify model selection, troubleshoot issues, and connect directly to your starter

The Benshaw Start Here App puts motor control at your fingertips, empowering you to select the right starter, troubleshoot issues, and access expert support – all from your mobile device. With streamlined tools for easy model recommendations, diagnostics via QR scanning, and access to product resources, the app simplifies your motor control experience.

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Start Here Features

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Select
Choose your industry, application, line voltage and motor size (HP or kW) and the Start Here app from Benshaw will recommend an appropriate soft starter model and rating, based on the parameters provided.
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Diagnose
Equipment operators can use information retrieved by scanning QR codes to quickly identify and troubleshoot soft start problems. The app also makes it easy to share data with Benshaw’s technical support team if soft start troubleshooting assistance is needed.
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Download

Prefer to help yourself? The Start Here app links directly to the Benshaw website for quick and easy access to product manuals and support documents.

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Contact
Details for your closest Benshaw office is stored in the app’s database. Save contact information for your installer or designated contact, making it easy to share data.
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Calculate
Calculate Motor FLC and enclosure ventilation calculators make your life easier, allowing you to make quick calculations on the go.
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Connect
Connect to a Bluetooth-compatible Benshaw starter or our S2 controller for easy parameter control, firmware updates, event log access, and instant support.

Start Here Demo

Below is a short video example of how to use our soft starter sizing tool: