Authorized Distributor

Applied Motor Controls. Soft Start Technology.

The moment you start a large electric motor is the most stressful moment of its life. Benshaw is the leader in Soft Starters and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) that protect your motors and reduce electrical peak demand charges.

Blackhawk Equipment is your authorized partner for Benshaw. We integrate these rugged controls into our custom compressor packages and offer standalone starters for pumps, fans, and crushers.

Why We Partner with Benshaw?

We partner with Benshaw because they build “severe duty” as standard.

Compressors are hard to start. Benshaw soft starters are designed to handle the high-inertia loads of a compressor air end without tripping, extending the life of your motor and coupling.

Explore Benshaw Technologies

BBlackhawk Equipment offers the full range of Motor Controls.

Soft Starters

Low & Medium Voltage

Reduce "in-rush" current by 50%. Eliminate the mechanical shock of "Across the Line" starting.

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VFDs

Variable Frequency Drives

Turn any fixed-speed motor into a variable-speed asset. Save energy by matching motor speed to actual demand.

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Custom Panels

Integrated Solutions

We build NEMA 3R or NEMA 4X outdoor panels complete with Benshaw starters, disconnects, and pilot lights.

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The Blackhawk Advantage

Protect your electrical infrastructure.

📉 Peak Demand: By using a Benshaw soft starter, we lower your peak amp draw, which can lower your monthly electricity demand charges.
🛠 Commissioning: Our technicians program the VFD ramps and torque limits to match your specific compressor or pump.
⚙️ Emergency Replacement: We stock common horsepower starters to get you back up and running if a contactor welds shut.