This article was updated May 15, 2023. It was originally published July 14, 2020. It often takes a lot of energy to get a motor up to speed. Across-the-line starters (DOL), the most common starter ...

In electric motor applications, it is important to avoid situations that create unnecessary wear and tear on the motor and driven machinery as this can result in reduced service life, significant ...

The SR22 series soft starters, available in 5A to 40A sizes, are overcurrent protected and feature two DIN-rail mountable frame sizes (45mm and 55mm). The microprocessor based starters have an ...

When it comes to making decisions among various automation technologies to perform a task, the answer is rarely clear cut. Ultimately, the decision is often tied to the specifics of the application ...

Cutting-edge technology can take many applications to new levels of innovation, but established designs have their place, too. Soft starters are one such component. They've been around for decades, ...

It's conventional wisdom in industry and manufacturing that the most wear and tear happens on machines during the stressful startup process. By some estimates, the startup process of an induction ...

SYRACUSE, NY / ACCESSWIRE / July 19, 2023 / ICM Controls Corporation President & Chief Executive Officer Joe Bonacci has advice for homeowners and businesses across the country in light of the sudden ...

BALTIMORE — The new VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600 Enclosed provides a flexible solution to potentially long lead times that are currently seen in the industry. This product is in stock and ready to ship ...

The NEC defines a controller in a few different ways. In Art. 100, a controller is described as “a device or group of devices that serves to govern, in some predetermined manner, the electric power ...

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