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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    Weg

    PESW-B9V24EX-R62

    Enclosed Starter, 2hp@230V / 5hp@460V, 9A, 208-240V Coil, Reset Only, 4X, 5.6-8A Overload Range, 3 Phase, Non-Metallic Enclosure, NEMA 4X, Full Voltage, Non-Reversing, Non-Combination

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    Weg

    PESWS-B32D15EX-RM68

    Enclosed Starter, 2hp@115V / 5hp@230V, 25A, 120V Coil, Reset Only, 22-32A Overload Range, Single Phase, Non-Metallic Enclosure, NEMA 4X, Full Voltage, Non-Reversing, Non-Combination

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