Solutions Podcast Series
Solutions Podcast Series
ABB Motors and Drives US
Motor Starting Methods: Soft Starters
10 minutes Posted Mar 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
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In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy continues the motor starting methods series with a closer look at soft starters. Joined by Brion Flaningam, ABB Drives Technical Instructor, the conversation explores how soft starters regulate voltage, reduce inrush current, and provide a smoother alternative to traditional motor starting methods. Building on the fundamentals from the previous episode, this discussion highlights when soft starters are the right choice and how the...