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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  • 0705100700

    LS Electric

    0705100700

    Manual Motor Starter, 2.5A, (1.6-2.5A), 32F, Standard Breaking Capacity, Overload & Instantaneous Protection, This is the Latest Version of (0705003900, 705003900, MMS-32S 2.5A EXP)

  • 0705104100

    LS Electric

    0705104100

    Manual Motor Starter, 2.5A, (1.6-2.5A), 32F, High Breaking Capacity, Overload & Instantaneous Protection, This is the Latest Version of (0705000700, 705000700, MMS-32H 2.5A EXP)

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