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Toshont Power Products Toshont Power Products is a Canadian distributor of Toshiba Industrial Electrical Products.

Custom isn't always the answer, and we'll tell a customer that directly.A straightforward, low-complexity application in...
10/20/2026

Custom isn't always the answer, and we'll tell a customer that directly.

A straightforward, low-complexity application in a controlled environment, with no expansion plans and a part number that already exists, is a reasonable fit for a stock enclosure. Paying for custom engineering you don't need isn't technical rigour, it's waste.

The decision point is simple: does your environment, your layout, or your growth plan ask for anything the stock unit wasn't designed to handle? If yes, custom pays for itself. If no, don't overbuild it.

A full VFD isn't always the right call for a motor that runs at one speed.If the motor runs at fixed speed and the goal ...
10/13/2026

A full VFD isn't always the right call for a motor that runs at one speed.

If the motor runs at fixed speed and the goal is to cut inrush current and mechanical shock at startup, a solid state soft starter often does the job at a lower cost and in a smaller footprint. If your controls can't afford to drop out during a short power interruption, a UPS keeps PLCs and control systems running.

A quick way to sort it out:

• Fixed speed, hard starts: soft starter
• Speed control or energy savings on variable loads: VFD
• Controls that can't lose power: UPS

Toshont Power Products supplies all three. Tell us about the application and our team will help you pick the right fit.

Water treatment plants, mills, and steel facilities don't have office-building conditions inside the electrical room. Mo...
10/06/2026

Water treatment plants, mills, and steel facilities don't have office-building conditions inside the electrical room. Moisture, dust, vibration, and temperature swings are part of the job.

An off-the-shelf enclosure is rated for a general-purpose environment. If your facility doesn't match that environment, the rating on the panel doesn't match the conditions it's sitting in.

We spec the enclosure rating to the environment the panel will actually run in, not the one it's easiest to stock. That decision happens before a single component gets mounted.

What's the harshest condition your current panels deal with: heat, moisture, or dust?

Pumps and fans behave differently than conveyors when you slow them down.A centrifugal pump or fan is a variable torque ...
09/21/2026

Pumps and fans behave differently than conveyors when you slow them down.

A centrifugal pump or fan is a variable torque load. As speed drops, the torque needed to turn it drops too, roughly with the square of speed. Power demand drops even faster, with the cube of speed.

That relationship is why a pump running at half speed can use as little as one eighth of its full speed power. It's also the starting point for sizing a VFD correctly. A drive picked for a variable torque load doesn't need the same overload margin as one picked for a conveyor or an extruder, where torque stays flat across the speed range.

Variable torque vs. constant torque — call the load type first, before touching a sizing chart.

How do you currently confirm load type on a new pump or fan application before specifying the drive?

Downtime is the most expensive line item in any facility. Invest in reliability before problems start. Prevention always...
09/01/2026

Downtime is the most expensive line item in any facility. Invest in reliability before problems start. Prevention always costs less than repair.
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Built tough for demanding environments, Techtop motors deliver dependable performance in harsh industrial conditions. Re...
08/25/2026

Built tough for demanding environments, Techtop motors deliver dependable performance in harsh industrial conditions. Reliability you can trust day after day.
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Smart manufacturing is here. Automation, data, and energy-efficient equipment are shaping the future. Stay competitive w...
08/18/2026

Smart manufacturing is here. Automation, data, and energy-efficient equipment are shaping the future. Stay competitive with modern motor and drive technology.

Reduce downtime and save energy—connect with Toshont’s team today.

High resistance grounding systems protect both people and equipment by limiting fault current and preventing damage. Saf...
08/11/2026

High resistance grounding systems protect both people and equipment by limiting fault current and preventing damage. Safety and compliance start with the right protection.
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‘Toshont helped us reduce downtime and get the right equipment fast.’ Hearing success stories from customers motivates u...
08/04/2026

‘Toshont helped us reduce downtime and get the right equipment fast.’ Hearing success stories from customers motivates us every day. Thanks for the trust.
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Reduce downtime and save energy—connect with Toshont’s team today.

A recent customer upgraded their drives and protection systems with Toshont. Result: fewer failures, lower maintenance c...
07/28/2026

A recent customer upgraded their drives and protection systems with Toshont. Result: fewer failures, lower maintenance costs, and improved uptime. Smart upgrades pay off.
https://toshont.com/

Reduce downtime and save energy—connect with Toshont’s team today.

Address

1175 Corporate Drive, Unit 2
Burlington, ON
L7L5V5

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5am
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19053330650

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