Soft Starter Skids

Mine-spec soft starter skids designed to provide smooth motor starting, reduced electrical stress, and reliable pump control for demanding mining applications.

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Allied Pumps has 30+ yearsโ€™ experience designing, manufacturing, and servicing mine-spec equipment. Our team can help you select the right soft starter skid for your pump system and site requirements.

OVERVIEW

Smooth Starting for
Critical Pump Systems

Allied Pumps soft starter skids are designed to support reliable pump operation by reducing mechanical and electrical stress during motor start-up.

Built for mining, these packaged systems help protect pumps, motors, pipework, valves, and site power infrastructure by controlling inrush current and providing a smoother ramp-up to operating speed.

Each soft starter skid can be configured to suit client needs, and the skid-mounted format makes transport and installation simpler.

Key Features & System Advantages
System Options
Applications

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HOW IT WORKS

Custom-Built for Your
Pumping Equipment

Allied Pumps works with clients to deliver soft starter skids that match each siteโ€™s pumping needs. We work with you from design through to manufacturing and installation to deliver a system that seamlessly integrates with your site.

Consultation & Design

We work with you to design a soft starter skid that meets your project needs.

Manufacturing & Testing

Soft starter skids are manufactured and tested at our Canning Vale facility.

Delivery & Installation

Your soft starter skid is delivered to site ready for integration and activation.

PROJECTS

Our Soft Starter Skid Projects

Allied Pumps soft starter skids has supported controlled pump starting and reliable operation across many Australian mine sites.

Common Questions

Frequently
Asked Questions

1. Why use a soft starter for pump systems?

Soft starters help reduce electrical and mechanical stress during start-up, which can protect motors, pumps, couplings, pipework, valves, and site power infrastructure.

2. Are Allied Pumps soft starter skids suitable for mine sites?

Yes. Allied Pumps soft starter skids are designed for harsh mining environments, with robust skid-mounted construction and mine-spec enclosure options for controls.

3. Can Allied Pumpsโ€™ soft starter skids be customised?

Yes, soft starter skids can be configured to suit motor size, pump duty, supply voltage, control requirements, instrumentation, safety features, and site conditions.

4. What applications are Allied Pumpsโ€™ soft starter skids suitable for?

Allied Pumpsโ€™ soft starter skids are mostly used for water transfer, standpipe systems, and pump stations.

5. What protection features can be included with Allied Pumpsโ€™ soft starter skids?

Protection features can include overload protection, phase protection, fault alarms, dry-run protection, pressure monitoring, flow monitoring, isolators, and emergency stops.

TESTIMONIALS

"Great professional advice and service, RFQs are prompt and well presented."

Lourens - Senior Estimator

TESTIMONIALS

"Always fantastic customer service from the team plus quality products and workmanship."

Andrew - Procurement Manager

TESTIMONIALS

"The guys were really helpful and filled out Journey Management Plans and liaised with site and myself on when they would attend and approx times "

Jimmy - Plumbing Technician

TESTIMONIALS

"Allied Pumps are always very easy and friendly to deal with. The turnaround is also excellent. "

Jeff - Maintenance Supervisor

TESTIMONIALS

"Good follow through on the specifications and support with operational cost estimates "

Stephen - Production Manager

TESTIMONIALS

"Quick response and always keen to provide solution."

Ted - Package Engineer

Our Brand Offering

We have established partnerships with world-class suppliers, ensuring our clients receive high-performance solutions backed by a robust and transparent supply chain.

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We provide project-specific advice to help you select the best water solutions for your site. Get in touch with the Allied Pumps team today.