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VFD and soft starter panels regulate pumps, blowers, and compressors for energy-efficient and controlled operation.
Industrial Drive Panels & Soft Starter Panels in Chennai
A Motor Drive & Soft Starter Panel is an electrical control panel designed to start, control, and protect motors efficiently. At Preipolar Engineering, we excel in designing and manufacturing advanced Drive and Soft Starter Panels for efficient motor control and protection across industrial applications. Our panels are built with premium components, intelligent control units, and intuitive HMI interfaces, allowing precise start-up, speed control, and protection for motors driving pumps, compressors, fans, conveyors, and other industrial equipment.
As an ISO-certified company in Chennai, Preipolar Engineering ensures that our drive and soft starter panels comply with IEC, ANSI, and international safety standards. The devices are popular in the automotive, water, tire, oil and gas, and pharmaceutical sectors offering energy-efficient motor operation, fault safety, on-the-fly monitoring, and compatibility with SCADA/DCS systems. The panels are thoroughly put through reliability, long-term performance, and safe operation tests in harsh industrial conditions.
Types & Features of Drive & Soft Starter Panels in Chennai
Motor Drive Panel (VFD Panel)
A variable frequency drive (VFD) panel is used in industrial applications to efficiently control the speed and torque of an AC motor, providing energy savings and smooth process control.
Main Functions
- Speed Control: Adjusts motor RPM as per process requirement.
- Energy Saving: Reduces power consumption, especially in pumps and fans.
- Soft Starting & Stopping: Smooth acceleration/deceleration to protect mechanical parts
- Process Control: Integrates with PLC/DCS for automation.
- Protection: Provides overload, under-voltage, over-voltage, short circuit, and earth fault protection.
Soft Starter Panel
A Soft Starter Panel reduces the inrush current and mechanical stress on a motor during starting by gradually ramping up the voltage.
Main Functions
- Soft Start/Stop: Smooth acceleration and deceleration without jerks.
- Reduced Inrush Current: Prevents sudden high current during direct-on-line (DOL) starting.
- Motor Protection: Built-in overload, phase failure, and under/over voltage protection.
- Bypass Contactor: Transfers motor to direct supply after ramp-up (to reduce heat in starter).
Typical Components of Drive Panel & Soft Starter Panel
| Panel Type | Key Components (Short Description) |
|---|---|
| Motor Drive Panel (VFD Panel) | Contains a VFD (ABB/Siemens/Schneider/Danfoss) to control motor speed, with MCCB/ACB for protection, optional output contactor for isolation, relays and terminal blocks for control wiring, cooling fans for heat management, and an HMI/keypad for parameter settings. |
| Soft Starter Panel | Includes a solid-state soft starter for smooth motor starting, MCCB/ACB for protection, bypass contactor for efficient running, overload relay for motor safety, control relays with push buttons and indicators for operation, and cooling arrangements to maintain temperature. |
Why Choose Preipolar Engineering for Drive & Soft Starter Panels
Years of Experience
Over 16 years of designing motor control panels for industrial, oil & gas, automotive, and water industries.
Energy Efficient Solutions
VFDs and soft starters reduce power usage without reducing motor speed and torque to produce optimal efficiency.
Smooth Automation Intertwining
Drive and soft starter panels are connected with PLCs/DCS/SCADA in the real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and process automation.
Customized Solutions for Every Industry
Expertly designed motor control panels for efficiency, reliability, and seamless process automation in industries.
Applications of Drive & Soft Starter Panels Across Industries
HVAC Systems
Drives control fans, blowers, and chillers to reduce energy usage and mechanical stress.
Automotive & Tire Industry Drive panels
Drive panels manage conveyors, mixers, and assembly line motors for smooth speed and load control.
Oil & Gas Industry Pumps
VFD and soft starter panels control pumps, compressors, and mixers to reduce inrush current and mechanical wear.
Industrial Machinery
Used in crushers, conveyors, and mixers for smooth starting and precise speed control.
Power Generation & Renewable Energy
Drives control auxiliary motors such as cooling fans and feedwater pumps to increase efficiency and reliability.
Get Efficient Motor Drive & Soft Starter Panels in Chennai
Optimize motor control and protection with Preipolar Engineering’s Drive and Soft Starter Panels. Smooth start-stop, energy efficiency, real-time monitoring, and reliable industrial performance guaranteed.
Common Questions About Drive and Soft Starter Panels
VFD panels have the ability to regulate speed and torque of the motor, which allows saving energy, automating the process, operating it smoothly and introducing it into the PLC/DCS systems.
Soft starter panels eliminate inrush current, shield the motors against mechanical strain, provide good acceleration/deceleration, and contain overload and phase-failure protection.
VFD and soft starter panels are used in the automotive, water treatment, oil and gas, power generation, HVAC and tyremaking, and industrial machinery.
Yes. Motor VFD and soft starter panels offer sequencing, load sharing, and in-built monitoring of multiple industrial motors.
Panels have overload protection, under/over voltage coverage, short circuits, earth fault, phase failure and inrush current at the time of start.
Yes. PLC/DCS/SCADA integration panels are used in industrial systems to monitor, diagnose and automate the processes in real time.
VFD/soft starter units, MCCB/ACB protection, relays, contactors, HMI/keypad, terminal blocks and cooling/ventilation systems.
VFD panels are adjusted according to load needs to reduce power consumption, and soft start reduces inrush currents and spikes of energy.
Panels are constructed using the industrial-grade elements, and they are put to test in terms of vibration, temperature, humidity, and dust to ensure long-term stability and safe operation.
VFD/soft starter units, relays, contactors and cooling systems should be checked regularly to achieve maximum performance. Preipolar is providing preventive maintenance services.
