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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  • CC75SD24

    Carlo Gavazzi

    CC75SD24

    Midi-Contactor, 3-Pole, 75A, 24VDC, Screw Type, Manufacturer Minimum Order 6 Pieces, Price per Piece, Non-Cancellable, No Returns

    $173.60
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    $173.60
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  • CC65SD24

    Carlo Gavazzi

    CC65SD24

    Midi-Contactor, 3-Pole, 65A, 24VDC, Screw Type, Manufacturer Minimum Order 10 Pieces, Price per Piece, Non-Cancellable, No Returns

    $156.80
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    $156.80
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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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