Welcome to Softstart UK
Softstart UK is one of the UK's leading and fastest growing suppliers of Motor control and automation equipment, with a combined turnover of over £2.6 Million in 2008-2009.
We supply to both end users and OEM's directly or through our strategic specialist distribution partners and systems integrators in the UK as well as delivering products into Europe and the Middle East.
As well as supplying a comprehensive range of products from global companies such as Hyundai, ASEM, Power Electronics and MTE- Deltron we also manufacture complete motor control systems and Medium Voltage Soft Starters at our factories here in the UK.
Our Product range includes;
Our knowledge and experience covers applications from water treatment, mining, offshore water injection pumps, bow thrusters, production facilities etc.
Softstart UK's service includes, training on all products either at our in house training facilities and workshops or on site, full commissioning service is available on all medium voltage products. Repair facilities for all our Inverter and soft start products in house with full warranty using only original spare parts.
Challenge us today and see if we can't offer you the correct solution for all your automation requirements.
ASEM Embedded Panel IPCs
ASEM Embedded Panel PC family
The ASEM Embedded Panel PC family includes industrial PCs designed and produced in order to achieve a top level component integration into PC platform. Besides typical PC functionalities, many additional components, engineered for industrial applications, have been foreseen, such as the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) module, the touch screen controller, the I/O module and so on, that have been embedded into "All-in-one" motherboard 851.
This always guarantees reliability, efficiency and duration at top levels. Moreover, the adoption of Low-power processors, solid state disk memories and embedded operating systems confirm clearly the Embedded-oriented philosophy of these products.
New MV-DS - Medium Voltage, Digital Soft Starters
MV Digital Starter, Medium Voltage, Digital Soft Starter 3,300 - 6,600VAC.
Softstart UK has just newly designed and built specifically for two UK clients one in Oil and Gas and the other in Mining a Medium Voltage, Digital Soft Starters, Motor Control Centre (MCC). As a success of the projects Softstart UK is proud to introduce its MV Digital Starter unit.
The New MV Digital Starter has been designed around the standard European style MCC, therefore having a short lead time from time from order to a fully assembled system typically less than 8 weeks. The units are available from 3,300 to 6,600VAC up to 700A and have the option of switch fuse disconnect or load break switches.
MTE Line / Load Reactors
Help keep your equipment running longer by using MTE Line / Load Reactors.
AC line / load reactors will help keep your equipment running longer by absorbing many of the power line disturbances which otherwise damage or shut down an inverter, variable speed controller, or other sensitive equipment. They are the modern technology solution to inverter and drive application problems.
AC line / load reactors are harmonic compensated and IGBT protected to assure optimum performance in the presence of harmonics. They are very effective at reducing harmonics produced by inverters and drives, and in most cases will help you to meet IEEE 519. Use our harmonic compensated reactors on either the input or output of an adjustable speed drive/inverter.
Hyundai N-Series Inverters
The Hyundai N-Series Inverters, sizes varying from 0.4 - 4000kW.
Softstart UK is proud to introduce the Hyundai N-Series Inverters to its product range. The Hyundai N-Series Inverters with characteristics of digital control and open network communication are newly developed products.
The compact Hyundai N-Series Inverters, produced by the state-of-the-art equipment, cover micro to medium voltage large capacity. They are new generation products designed to meet any customers' needs.
MTE Matrix Harmonic Filters
Extend product life with MTE Matrix Harmonic Filters.
MTE Matrix Harmonic Filters solve the problem of harmonic distortion on virtually any kind of six pulse rectifier. These power supplies are commonly found in three phase electronic equipment such as adjustable speed motor drives, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), welders, battery chargers, servo drives and other equipment.
Harmonic distortion has become an increasing concern for facility managers, users of automation equipment and specifying engineers alike. Harmonics not only waste energy, but they reduce equipment life, electrical system reliability, system efficiency and equipment productivity.
Hyundai Vacuum Contactor
Continuously Energized and Latched Type
Hyundai Vacuum Contactors are designed and manufactured for frequent switchings, especially taking into account safety and quality assurance. They are suitable for switching and controlling squirrel cage and slipring motors, medium voltage loads and resistance furnaces, and capacitors and transformers. We can now offer both types; Continuously energized type having longer mechanical life time that a latched type, more suitable for frequency switching. When the transformer for controlling power fails to supply power due to accidents, continuously energized type protects the loads by tripping automatically. Latched type keeps the closing condition without the supply of power, so it is suitable for the system which has unstable power or the load which requires automatic closing with power.
Solbrake DC Injection Brakes
Dynamic Brakes for AC Motors 4 - 315kW, 220 - 690V
The Solbrake is the ultimate replacement for the old electrical braking systems such as Reversing (which may result in reversing the motor rotation) or Regenerative braking (which requires resistors to absorb the energy).
Solid State Motor Brakes provide fast, smooth, frictionless braking of squirrel cage motors by injecting controlled DC current into the motor windings, after mains contactor has opened. This induces a stationary magnetic field which exerts a braking torque on the rotor. The Solbrake can be used with mechanical brakes to softly bring the motor speed to zero before operating a mechanical brake.
Hyundai Control Equipment
Molded Case Circuit Breaker, Miniature Series, Contactor Overload Relays, Air Circuit Breaker, Vacuum Circuit Breaker & Vacuum Contactors.
Hyundai Circuit Breakers are one of the most reliable and sophisticated products, which realizes the optimum design through electric and kinetic analysis.
Optimum design provides easy-to-use customer installation, while offering versatility and high performance to match today's demand for a reliable and cost-effective product which is easy to maintain.
Latest News - Silverteam Limited split with Hitachi
Silverteam, previously the exclusive agent for Hitachi inverters in the UK, has terminated its association with Hitachi and will introduce to the UK, new ranges of inverters not previously seen here. The Silverteam operation will now be rolled-up into its successful sister company, Softstart UK, and the consolidated company will offer a wider range of motor control gear across the low and medium voltage spectra.
"Our arrangement with Hitachi limited our capabilities to significantly and we were unable always to meet our customers' requests" said MD Stuart Harvey. "Now we're able to add a superb new range of inverters to our successful high-power soft-starters. We'll also be offering a wide range of very cost-effective MV switchgear from our new supplier, Hyundai Heavy Industries, along with miniature contactors, moulded case circuit breakers, vacuum contactors and VCB's to supplement our existing motor control gear offerings. "
Products
Solstart - Analogue Soft Starter
Incorporating two phase control, with built-in by pass relays, the Solstart provides soft start and soft stop for motors up to 58A in commercial applications.
The Solstart is a compact, easy to operate soft starter, designed for use with standard three phase squirrel cage motors in commercial applications.
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RVS-DN Digital Soft Starter
This heavy duty, full featured line is our third generation of digital soft starters. The RVS-DN incorporates superior start-stop characteristics providing the best solutions for the most demanding applications.The comprehensive motor protection package, included in this starter, guarantees long term reliability, while the robust design ensures excellent performance in harsh environments.
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RVS-DX Digital Soft Starter
This full featured line is our fourth generation of digital soft starters. The RVS-DX incorporates enhanced start-stop characteristics providing the best solutions for of the most applications.
The comprehensive motor protection package, included in this starter, guarantees long term reliability, while the bypass design ensures excellent performance.
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MVP-3000 Motor Protection & Control Relay
The MVP-3000 is ideal for high voltage motors, large low voltage motors, and applications where full protection and advanced warning is crucial, such as in the process and chemical industries.
Monitoring three phase currents, voltages and up to 10 temperature inputs it provides the most comprehensive motor protection package.
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Solstart Plus Soft Starter
Solstart Plus advantages include; Two phase control; both soft starter & soft stopping controls combined with built in motor protection control, up to 170A in commercial applications.
The Solstart Plus is a compact, easy to operate soft starter, designed for use with standard three phase squirrel cage motors in commercial applications.
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Hitachi EH-Micro PLC
The Micro-EH Series controllers are the new modular compact PLC which perform maximum power at minimum size. Various modules for flexible extension offer the possibility of fine-tuning the Micro-EH PLC to the required level of automation.
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Hitachi EH-150 PLC
The EH-150 Series is considered a true power pack. Based on a 32 bit-microprocessor structure, the outstanding power of the CPU and various I/O modules allow the adaption to a wide range of applications, e.g. in the packaging and food industry.
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