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A major part of keeping your industrial or commercial business in good working order is through prevention and protection. In order to accomplish this, many devices are used in order to optimize function, as well as guard against common complications and issues common to operation. One such tool is a motor starter, which we at PSI Control Solutions offer.

Our business puts an emphasis on offering superior, reliable products and solutions to our clients. If you are unfamiliar with a motor starter or its various applications, we would urge you to read on!

What Is the Purpose of a Motor Starter?

As we mentioned before, the product is essentially one that protects. However, the tool accomplishes this in two ways, and thus provides a twofold solution. Basically, motor starters are utilized to mitigate and prevent electrical overloading. Overloading can present serious risks to assets and employee health alike and are common when:

• Electrical surges occur due to weather
• The initial load output of the motor in major equipment starting
• Sudden shifts in electrical use within your facility
• Undiagnosed electrical complications occur

A motor starter provides defense by first controlling the electrical output of your device or equipment at its initial point of operation (when you turn it on or it engages). From that point, the starter continues to protect your system, operating as a fail-safe. If the electrical output or current exceeds the “safe limit” of your starter, the motor starter will deactivate the equipment in question.