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Baldor Electric Company: Digital motor controls

Digital Soft Start controls from Baldor Electric Co. (Fort Smith, AR) feature “auto setup” function for many applications and have the capability to adjust the output voltage to the motor to allow it to run more efficiently and save energy.

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Benefits include reduced wear, lower operating costs and reduced downtime. Available with output ratings of 9 through 900 amps for motors from 3 through 700 hp.

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