Soft Starters in Australia

Shop soft starters from AuscomTech. We stock practical motor soft starter products for pumps, fans, conveyors, machinery, automation systems, industrial control panels and motor starting applications.

Whether you are reducing motor starting current, limiting mechanical shock, improving pump start-up, reducing belt stress or replacing a failed motor starter, soft starters help electric motors ramp up more smoothly compared with direct-on-line starting when correctly selected and installed.

Shop Soft Starters by Type

Our soft starter range may include products such as:

• Motor Soft Starters: Devices used to reduce motor starting current and provide smoother motor acceleration.
• Pump Soft Starters: Soft starters used in suitable pump applications to reduce hydraulic shock and mechanical stress during start-up.
• Fan Soft Starters: Soft starters used for compatible fan and blower motor applications.
• Three Phase Soft Starters: Soft starters designed for suitable three phase motor control applications depending on current availability.
• Soft Starter Accessories: Supporting products used with motor starting, bypass, protection and control panel applications depending on current availability.

Soft Starters for Pumps, Fans & Motor Control Panels

Soft starters are commonly used in pump panels, fan systems, conveyors, compressors, machinery and industrial motor control applications. They help reduce the electrical and mechanical stress caused by sudden motor starting, depending on the motor, load and system design.

Always check motor voltage, motor current, motor power, number of phases, load type, start frequency, bypass requirements, protection settings, control voltage, enclosure requirements and wiring diagram before ordering.

Soft Starters vs Contactors and VFDs

A contactor switches a motor directly on or off. A soft starter ramps the motor up more gradually during starting and may also provide controlled stopping depending on the model. A variable frequency drive, or VFD, provides motor speed control by changing output frequency and voltage.

For basic motor switching products, browse our contactors category. For speed control and frequency control, browse our variable frequency drives category.

Why Buy Soft Starters from AuscomTech?

• Australian stock: Products are shipped from Australia using Australia Post.
• Practical product range: We stock useful motor starting products for pumps, fans, machinery, automation and industrial control panels.
• Secure online checkout: Order online using supported secure payment options.
• Helpful support: Need help choosing a soft starter? Contact AuscomTech and we’ll help where we can.

Browse Soft Starters Online

Explore our range of soft starters in Australia, including motor soft starters, pump soft starters, fan soft starters, three phase soft starters and soft starter accessories depending on current availability. You can also browse related categories such as contactors, thermal overloads and motor control.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a soft starter used for?

A soft starter is used to reduce the electrical and mechanical stress of starting an electric motor by ramping the motor up more gradually than direct-on-line starting.

What is the difference between a soft starter and a VFD?

A soft starter mainly controls motor starting and sometimes stopping. A VFD controls motor speed during operation by varying the output frequency and voltage.

Are soft starters used for pumps?

Yes. Soft starters are commonly used in pump applications to reduce starting current, mechanical shock and hydraulic stress when correctly selected for the pump and motor.

What should I check before buying a soft starter?

Check the motor voltage, motor current, motor power, number of phases, load type, start frequency, control voltage, bypass requirements and wiring diagram.

Can you help me choose the right soft starter?

Yes. If you are unsure which soft starter suits your application, contact AuscomTech with your motor voltage, full-load current, motor power, number of phases, load type, start frequency and panel details.