Soft Starters

Shop soft starters for smoother motor starting, reduced electrical stress and extended motor life. Trusted by switchboard builders and industrial manufacturers Australia-wide.

N.A.W. Controls’ Soft Starters reduce the current and mechanical shock associated with direct-on-line starting, extending the life of motors, belts and couplings while reducing stress on the wider electrical network. They’re a straightforward retrofit or new-install option wherever controlled starting is needed without full variable speed control.

Available from compact low-power units through to heavy-duty industrial models, our soft starter range suits switchboard builders, OEM machine builders and facility managers looking to protect motors and connected equipment across pumps, fans, conveyors and general machinery.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

A soft starter is generally the simpler, lower-cost option when you only need controlled starting and stopping; a VSD is the better choice if you need to vary motor speed continuously during operation.

Soft starters protect motors and connected equipment by gradually increasing voltage, minimising sudden torque and electrical surges, which reduces wear, extends motor life and lowers maintenance costs.

In most cases, yes – soft starters can typically be retrofitted, though panel space, wiring and motor compatibility should be checked first.

Soft starters are available across a range of motor power ratings – let us know your motor’s specifications and we’ll help find a suitable match.

Some models include integrated bypass to reduce heat generation and improve efficiency once the motor is running at full speed – check individual product specifications.

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