Combination starters provide a complete, enclosed solution for starting, stopping, and protecting motors. These assemblies combine a disconnecting means with a reversing or non‑reversing motor starter, offering a compact and reliable package for a wide range of industrial applications. Control Innovations supplies combination starters that can be customized with multiple protection, control, and monitoring options.
A combination starter provides motor control and overcurrent protection in a single enclosure. The unit includes a disconnecting device and a motor starter—either reversing or non‑reversing—designed to meet application‑specific requirements.
Key Features
Control Innovations combination starters typically include:
- Reversing or non‑reversing motor starter
- Fused disconnect, molded‑case motor circuit protector, or thermal/magnetic breaker
- Rotary handle or flange‑mounted handle operator, lockable in the OFF position
- NEMA‑style or IEC‑style contactors and overloads
- Electronic overload relay options
This creates a complete, ready‑to‑install motor control package.
Customization Options
Combination starters can be configured with a wide range of features, including:
- Overload reset button
- Elapsed time meters
- Single‑phase motor application support
- Sealed contactors for harsh environments
- Push‑to‑test pilot lights
- Remote start/stop capability
- Motor monitoring relays
- Single‑phase protection
- Surge protection devices
- Reverse‑rotation protection
These options allow the starter to be tailored to the specific needs of the equipment and operating environment.
Applications
Motor starter combination starters are commonly used in:
- Pumps
- Fans and blowers
- Conveyors
- Compressors
- General industrial machinery
They provide a dependable, compact solution for motor control and protection.