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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    LS Electric

    0707101500

    Manual Motor Starter, 40A, (28-40A), 100F, High Breaking Capacity, Overload & Instantaneous Protection, This is the Latest Version of (0707001500, 707001500, MMS-100H 40A EXP)

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    LS Electric

    0706102000

    Manual Motor Starter, 65A, (47-65A), 63F, High Breaking Capacity, Overload & Instantaneous Protection, This is the Latest Version of (0706004700, 706004700, MMS-63H 65A 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