Contactors, Starters, Overload Relays

A motor starter is a contactor plus an overload relay; without an overload it is just a contactor.

A motor starter starts and stops a connected motor load and will provide protection in case of a sudden loss of power or if the motor overloads. A contactor is similar to a relay (but can handle larger amounts of electrical power and handle higher voltage loads) and is used for switching current on and off in a circuit. Contactors are used to control electrical loads and motors without providing overload protection.

a.k.a. motor starter, IEC contactor, dp contactor, thermal overload relay, motor protectors

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  • PESW-B80V24AX-R74

    Weg

    PESW-B80V24AX-R74

    Enclosed Starter, 80 Amp (80A) CWB Contactor, 208-240VAC Coil Voltage, Start/Stop, 57-70A Overload Range, Three Phase, NEMA 4X, Non-Metallic, Non-Reversing, Non-Combination Across the Line Starter, M08 Box Dimensions: 17.8 x 9.5 x 6.7 (HWD)

    $324.13
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    $324.13
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    PESWS-B18D15AX-RM66
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    Weg

    PESWS-B18D15AX-RM66

    Enclosed Starter, 1hp@115V / 3hp@230V, 18A, 120V Coil, Start / Stop+Reset, 11-17A Overload Range, Single Phase, Non-Metallic Enclosure, NEMA 4X, Full Voltage, Non-Reversing, Non-Combination

    $84.77
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    $84.77
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A motor starter is a contactor plus an overload relay; without an overload it is just a contactor.

A motor starter starts and stops a connected motor load and will provide protection in case of a sudden loss of power or if the motor overloads. A contactor is similar to a relay (but can handle larger amounts of electrical power and handle higher voltage loads) and is used for switching current on and off in a circuit. Contactors are used to control electrical loads and motors without providing overload protection.

a.k.a. motor starter, IEC contactor, dp contactor, thermal overload relay, motor protectors

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