BSD SKN BENTEX OIL STARTER

The SKN Bentex BSD Motor Starter is a manually operated, oil-immersed Star-Delta starter used for controlling and protecting three-phase AC induction motors, commonly in agricultural (like submersible pumps) and industrial applications. The oil-immersion minimizes arcing and ensures durability for the heavy copper contacts, a vital feature for high-voltage switching. The Star-Delta mechanism is essential for motors typically ranging from 10 HP up to 60 HP, as it reduces the large initial starting current. The manual operation requires the user to switch the motor from the low-current 'star' winding configuration to the high-power 'delta' configuration once speed is attained, offering reliable thermal overload and under-voltage protection