
Toshiba Motors

The dependability, sturdiness, and consistent high performance of Toshiba Motors across a broad array of industries—from oil and gas to manufacturing—has long made them a go-to option for electrical and mechanical power solutions. Indeed, in a world where good enough often passes for satisfactory, you can still count on Toshiba Motors to deliver medium voltage motors that set industry standards for efficiency, precision, and integration. And when you need a drive system to control a high-horsepower (HP) motor or a power apparatus that operates at the limits of your specifications, the name Toshiba continues to inspire trust.
Toshiba has a full range of motor solutions, including motors for medium voltages. These products are customized for various operational requirements and are built to deliver both performance and integration capabilities. Toshiba International Corporation (TIC) is the manufacturing arm for motors and has a totally integrated manufacturing process. What’s more, these motors are tested to failure in an extensive series of tests that guarantee quality and durability.
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More Information about Toshiba Motors
If you need dependable motor controls, why not choose those made by a company that has a long and successful history of making motors? At Toshiba Motors, you get plenty of pricing options and reliable, durable, well-built products. Their extensive line of motors serves a broad array of applications, from the sorts of big industrial machines that might move mountains to systems that demand precision and exactitude in operation. If you visit their website, or if you care to look through one of their brochures, you'll find ample information that allows you to make the right selection of motors for your application.
FAQs
Which Toshiba adjustable speed drives perform best in the most demanding applications?
The Toshiba AS3 adjustable speed drives are renowned for performing best in the most demanding applications, offering robust performance, advanced control features, and high reliability.
Motor Starters, Soft Starters & VFDs
Motor Starters
Motor starters safely start and stop a motor in industrial applications. They are designed with a contactor, overload and circuit protection. They are used when basic motor control is required, where torque on the motor is not a concern and speed control is not needed. The advantages of motor starters include: lower cost, allows for remote operation, allows for monitoring of motor state (with the use of auxiliary contacts) and they are safe and efficient. The disadvantages include: high inrush current that can cause fuses to blow and breakers to trip if the inrush is too high, and the starter will allow a full torque to start the motor which can cause the motor to ramp up to full speed very quickly potentially causing the motor to wear and degrade prematurely.
Soft Starters
Soft starters protect motors from inrush current by gently ramping up the motor to full speed. They provide all of the same functions as a traditional motor starter. The advantages of soft starters include: they are less expensive than a VFD when only startup control is needed, they are a smaller system than a VFD where space is a concern and they prevent unwanted torque upon startup, prolonging the life of the motor. The disadvantages include: they are more expensive than a traditional motor starter and they do not allow for full speed control.
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) allow for the slow ramp up of a motor during startup and the slowing down of the motor during shutdown. They also allow for full speed control during the entire run cycle of the motor. VFDs provide the same functions as both the traditional motor starters and soft starters. The advantages of VFDs include: full speed control (start, stop and in-between), more custom control and monitoring, energy savings due to efficient motor usage and less wear and tear on the motors. The disadvantages include: they are more expensive and larger than other motor control options and they generate heat that may require fans or AC units.