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-9V24AX-R27

    Weg

    PESW-9V24AX-R27

    Enclosed Starter, 1.5hp@230V / 3hp@460V / 5hp@575V, 9A, 208-240V Coil, Start / Stop+Reset, 4X, 4-6.3A Overload Range, 3 Phase, Non-Metallic Enclosure, NEMA 4X, Full Voltage, Non-Reversing, Non-Combination

    $81.28
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    $81.28
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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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