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<p>In simple terms, a contactor, contactor switch or contactor relay is a device designed for switching an electrical circuit on or off. They are part of the relay family, but the main difference is that a contactor is used in applications with higher current capacity is involved. Contactors are typically used for motors, lighting circuits, heating, and other electrical loads. A contactor can function on its own or as a power control device or as part of a motor starter. You can find out more in our comprehensive <a href="/web/generalDisplay.html?id=ideas-and-advice/contactors-guide">contactors guide</a>.</p><p>RS offer a comprehensive range of high-quality electrical contactors from industry-leading brands including Schneider Electric, Siemens, Eaton, ABB, and Allen Bradley. We also stock a selection of accessories used to enhance the function of the contactor including, <a href="/web/c/automation-control-gear/contactors-auxiliary-contacts/contactor-overload-relays/">Contactor Overload Relays</a>, <a href="/web/c/automation-control-gear/contactors-auxiliary-contacts/auxiliary-contacts/">auxiliary contacts</a>, mechanical interlocks, and much more.</p><h2>What are electrical contactors?</h2><p>Designed to be connected to high-current load devices, contactors incorporate spring-loaded contacts that make or break power supply lines to a load. These contacts are designed to open and close very rapidly to assist with arc suppression, ensuring the contactor's ability to interrupt heavy motor currents with minimal damage over a longer life cycle. In any device that is frequently turned off and on, a contactor is often employed, and different contactor configurations are designed for different current requirements. From uses in basic light switches to complex applications such as controlling electromagnets, contactors are highly versatile.</p><h2>How do contactors work?</h2><p>Contactors, unlike standard relays, are specifically designed to connect to high current load devices. Used in larger-scale control circuit applications, a contactor is a switch that can be controlled remotely, specifically designed to switch a large amount of electrical power through its contacts. If a device can switch more than 10 amperes, it is called a contactor. These devices also feature high coil voltages which are rare within relays.</p><p><strong>Contactor Specifications</strong></p><p>There are various types of contactors, and each type will have its own set of specifications depending on your application. Some key specifications are</p><ul><li>AC Contactor or DC Contactor with coils including 12 V, 24 V, 48 V, 110 V, 240 V, 400 V, and 440 V.</li><li>Reversing or non-reversing functionality.</li><li>AC3 and AC1 categories</li><li>Contactors with 2 poles, 3 poles 4 poles, and even 8 and 10 pole variants.</li><li>Various contact configurations.</li><li>IEC standards</li></ul>

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<p>Please look at our range of ABB AF contactors that harness AF technology as standard. The 3-pole contactors establish the industry benchmark with integrated electronically controlled coils, that offer many benefits including the following:</p><ul><li>Reduced administration costs and optimised logistics, due to fewer product variants to handle</li><li>Users have access to global support and the versatile product range can be used in all parts of the world, for example, ABB's range of 100-250V AC/DC coil covers all standard network voltages</li><li>Extremely fast wiring and installation can be achieved thanks to the push-in spring terminals</li><li>An 80% reduction in energy consumption has been achieved due to a reduction in the energy needed by the coil</li></ul><h2>Why choose an ABB AF Contactor?</h2><p>ABB AF contactors have ring tongue and screw, push-in connection types, as well as built-in surge suppression and mirror and mechanically linked contacts. The contactors have a low holding consumption up to 1.7W and a dedicated 24V DC coil for direct control by PLC-output.</p><p>Any purchase from the ABB AF contactor range will provide you with a high quality, industry leading product from a globally known and respected technology giant.</p>

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<p>Allow us to help you keep things running with our extensive range of high-quality innovative contactors, brought to you by our partner brand and leading global technology company, ABB.</p><p>A contactor is essentially an electrically controlled switch that is used in installations where switching is required for an electrical power circuit. ABB has an extensive, versatile portfolio of high-quality contactors, with the range including products suitable for both basic and extreme installations. ABB aim to revolutionise how contactors are used in all network conditions around the globe and their substantial range offers you a choice between screw, push-in spring and ring tongue terminals. Whatever your requirement, ABB will be able to provide a contactor variant to suit your specific needs.</p><h2>Why choose ABB?</h2><p>ABB is one of the industry leaders when it comes to motor control devices, so with the ABB brand name behind them, you can rest assured that any purchase from this vast range of contactors will be a sound investment.</p><h3>What is the difference between a contactor and a standard relay?</h3><p>Contactors are part of the relay family, but they are designed for use in installations involving a higher current capacity. Unliked standard relays, contactors can be safely used in larger-scale control circuit applications. A contactor can be controlled remotely and is designed to switch a large amount of electrical power, using its contacts.</p>

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<p>ABB's ESB installation contactor range includes products with a wide range of ratings from 16A to 100A. The range is suitable for many uses including controlling heating, ventilation, motor and pumps, switching and lighting. The high-quality design of ABB's ESB contactors eliminates hum, making them suitable for all areas of buildings.</p><h2>What are some of the benefits of an ABB ESB contactor?</h2><ul><li>One auxiliary contact block, AC/DC control and visible EAN codes on the devices allows for easy warehousing</li><li>The contactors are suitable for use in noise-sensitive environments due to their hum-free design</li><li>Accessories for the devices, including space holders, security covers and auxiliaries, can be mounted without the use of tools, saving time and maintenance costs</li><li>Products from within the range are suitable for a wide span of applications, due to particular devices meeting certifications including IEC60947-4-1 and IEC61095</li><li>Built-in protection against over voltages and lightning strikes</li></ul><h3>What can an ABB ESB contactor be used for?</h3><ul><li>Controlling heating</li><li>Controlling ventilation</li><li>Controlling motor and pumps</li><li>Controlling switching, lighting, and much more</li></ul>

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<p>Please browse our offering of safety contactors, brought to you by our trusted partner brand ABB Jokab. ABB Jokab are a member of the ABB group and the companies' goal is to safely deliver and support customers around the globe by providing innovative, high-quality and intelligent machine safety solutions.</p><p>A contactor is a an electrically controlled switch, designed for use in electrical power circuits involving a high current capacity. Contactors can be connected to high-current load devices and incorporate spring-loaded contacts that make-or-break power supply lines to a load. ABB Jokab's range of contactors are 3 pole safety devices that are suitable for multiple applications including machine safety operations and controlling and monitoring circuits.</p><h2>What contactors are included in the ABB Jokab range?</h2><p>ABB Jokab contactors are 3 pole safety contactors that control circuits through an electronic coil interface. The devices have built-in surge suppression, as well as mirror and mechanically linked contacts. Installing a contactor reduces panel energy consumption and ultimately, make your system safer.</p><h3><strong>Why ABB Jokab?</strong></h3><p>Productivity and machine safety go hand in hand and ABB Jokab products are designed and manufactured with that thought process at the forefront. Every ABB Jokab product has been developed with the aim and focus to protect valuable personnel and company property.</p>

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<p>When it comes to contactors Eaton offer a broad portfolio of space-saving and easy to install solutions for any application! Eaton’s innovative products, solutions and technologies are designed to help customers to manage power and conserve resources while working more productively, safely and sustainably. </p><h2>What type of contactors are available?</h2><p>Eaton offer a wide range of 1 to 4 pole contactors with 1.5 - 910 A current rating, AC and DC coils with 24 V DC and up to 440 V AC coil voltage, up to 75 kW power rating and many more configurations to suit your control circuit needs!</p><p>Included in the Eaton offer from RS is the xStart range of IEC contactors and motor control. The xStart line of contactors, overload relays, motor starters and manual motor protection is a completed range of IEC motor control. The space-saving and easy-to-install xStart line is the efficient and effective solution for customer applications from 7–2000A. Because xStart meets IEC, UL, CSA, CCC and CE standards, it is the perfect product solution for applications all over the world.</p><p>Within the xStart range there are a variety of contactors suited to any application including:</p><ul><li><strong>DILM</strong> and <strong>DILH</strong> series of AC Contactors and DC Contactors: Specifically designed for very high current ranges from 185 A to 2,600 A. With their electronically controlled drives, compact size and long service life, the contactors make for a reliable component in any machine and system.</li><li><strong>DILA</strong> series Contactor Relays: Available in 3 basic versions 4 NO; 3NO/1NC; 2NO/2NC contacts. The devices can be expanded to up to eight contacts and come with 2-pole and 4-pole top-mounting auxiliary contacts. The relays are ideally suited for use as coupling or interface contactors, especially if used to control large contactors directly from a PLC.</li><li><strong>DILE</strong> series Mini Contactor Relay: Due to their compact, space-saving size they can be used wherever small motors or loads need to be switched and controlled. Thanks to their extensive approvals, they can be used worldwide and are also ideally suited for use in harsh environments with high temperatures.</li><li><strong>DILMS</strong> series Safety Contactors: Reliable switching in safety-related applications, to make your machines and systems even safer. All versions of the DILMS safety contactors (from 7 A to 150 A) are equipped with a top-mounted auxiliary contact that is non-detachable. This prevents tampering and the manual actuation of the contactor. Their eye-catching yellow colour makes the safety components immediately visible in any situation.</li></ul>

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<p>Looking for an LC1D09 contactor, well you've come to the right place. Here at RS, we offer an excellent selection of Schneider Electric LC1D09 contactors from the TeSys, TeSys D, and TeSys D Green ranges. We also stock a range of easy to install accessories for a complete motor control system.</p><h2>Why should I consider the LC1D09 series of contactors?</h2><p>Built to last, the Schneider LC1D09 series of 9 amp (4 kW) contactors are versatile, safe, and offer excellent reliability coupled with lengthy electrical and mechanical life. TeSys contactors are also quick and simple to install while still maintaining compliance with international standards.</p><h3>What are the different types of contactors available?</h3><ul><li>Standard and reversing functions</li><li>3 pole and 4 pole versions</li><li>AC-3 utilization category</li><li>DIN rail or panel mount</li><li>Screw or cage clamp connection terminals</li><li>AC and DC Coil voltages including 12 V, 24 V, 48 V, 110 V, 240 V, 400 V, and 440 V</li></ul><h3>What accessories and parts are available?</h3><p>We offer a great selection of easy to install accessories including and replacement parts including:</p><ul><li>Overload relays</li><li>Replacement coils</li><li>Auxiliary contact blocks with serrated wiping action</li><li>Front mount dust tight auxiliary contact blocks</li><li>Pneumatic time delay blocks</li><li>Transient voltage surge suppressors</li><li>Interface modules and electronic timers</li><li>Mechanical latching blocks</li></ul>

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<p>Lighting contactors provide a safe and convenient method for switching and controlling lighting circuits in a wide range of industrial commercial and domestic applications. Lighting contactors control the flow of electricity through a circuit powering the lighting in an area. The contactors are remote and often control circuits with higher voltages which can be very dangerous to the electrician if controlled directly.</p><p>RS offer a selection of high-quality lighting contactors from industry-leading brands including Schneider Electric and Lovato. Our lighting contactors are robust, heavy-duty, and designed to last. You can rely on RS lighting contactors and be safe in the knowledge they have been designed and tested to meet all the latest industry standards including IEC and NEMA.</p><h2>Why would you use a lighting Contactor?</h2><p>These contactors are used to control power to lighting or non-inductive heater loads. Lighting contactors are ideal for large resistive loads, and multiple circuits. Lighting contactors are often used for the control of lighting in offices, schools, factories, and hotels.</p><h3>Some important things to consider</h3><p>When choosing a contactor for lighting control there are some things that need to be thought of. Some of the key points are:</p><ul><li>What type of lamps are you working with? Tungsten, incandescent</li><li>How many poles - Contactors are available in single-pole, double-pole, and four-pole.</li><li>Coil voltage - Contactors are available with either a 24 V ac coil or 240 V ac coil.</li><li>Contact current rating - Ranging from 9 Amps to 63 Amps.</li><li>Connection type - Easy to connect with screw terminals</li></ul>

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<p>Thinking about purchasing a Schneider Electric Contactor for your application? Well, you have come to the right place. As one of the leading market brands for contactors, Schneider&rsquo;s vast range of high-quality and long-lasting products allows you to keep your plant in operation 24/7 whilst maximizing your business and machine performance.</p><p>RS are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of Schneider Contactors including the popular TeSys D contactors, TeSys K, TeSys F, and TeSys Green. We also offer a great selection of complementary accessories to complete your motor control system.</p><h2>Why Schneider Electric?</h2><p>Schneider has a long history of designing and manufacturing exceptional quality control gear.They aim to provide you the electrical engineer with products that have been designed, tested, and approved to the highest standards. Built to last, Schneider contactors are space-saving, easy to install and offer excellent electrical and mechanical life.</p><h3>What are the different types of contactors available?</h3><p>The TeSys range of contactors and reversing contactors are one of the largest selling ranges of contactors in the world today. The range offers great flexibility and can also be used for both IEC and NEMA applications.</p><ul><li>Available in reversing or non-reversing contactors - TeSys D</li><li>Mainly 3 pole or 4 pole versions, however single pole (TeSys GC) and double pole contactors are available.</li><li>Contact current ratings, ranging from 5 A up to 700 A</li><li>AC and DC coil voltages including 12 V, 24 V, 48 V, 110 V, 240 V, 400 V, and 440.</li><li>Screw or cage clamp connection terminals</li><li>DIN rail or panel mounting</li></ul><h3>What accessories and parts are available?</h3><p>We also stock a great selection of easy to install accessories and replacement parts including:</p><ul><li>Overload relays</li><li>Replacement coils</li><li>Auxiliary contact blocks with serrated wiping action</li><li>Front mount dust tight auxiliary contact blocks</li><li>Pneumatic time delay blocks</li><li>Transient voltage surge suppressors</li><li>Interface modules and electronic timers</li><li>Mechanical latching blocks</li></ul>

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<p>Schneider Electric offers the best in class safety for motor control solutions, their contactors are designed for a variety of applications, including IEC and NEMA. They can control single or multiple circuits with different voltages and are fully compatible with international standards.</p><h2>A little about the Schneider Electric brand.</h2><p>Schneider Electric provides automation and control solutions across multiple market segments, including process and building automation as well as a broad presence in residential applications.</p><p>Schneider Electric is a leader in manufacturing automation and control solutions. In this area, RS offers an extensive range of products, from programmable relays to motion controllers and interface modules. RS can provide the right Schneider Electric solution to control simple machines or complex applications across all industrial sectors including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Industrial Circuit Protection, Contactors and Enclosure ranges, all available for next day delivery.</p>

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<p>Looking for a Siemens contactor? Well, look no further. Here at RS, we are pleased to offer you a comprehensive selection of high-quality contactors from ranges including SIRIUS, SIRIUS Classic, SIRIUS Innovation, and SENTRON. We also stock a wide variety of easy-to-install accessories for a complete industrial control system.</p><h2>Why Siemens?</h2><p>Siemens is a global powerhouse when it comes to designing and manufacturing reliable motor contactors. With Siemens, you can rest assured that their products have been designed, tested, and approved with you the electrical engineer, and panel builder in mind. Built to last, Siemens contactors are versatile, safe, and offer exceptional electrical and mechanical life.</p><h3>What is SIRIUS?</h3><p>SIRIUS is a modular system that enables you to easily set up a complete system of components across all sizes. One of the major advantages of SIRIUS is that the products can be planned and built into your control cabinet in a very simple way.</p><h2>What are the different types of contactors available?</h2><p>Our Siemens contactors are available in a range of different types to suit a multitude of control applications. Siemens contactors offer:</p><ul><li>Contactors with 2 poles, 3 poles 4 poles, and even 8 and 10 pole variants.</li><li>AC and DC Coil voltages including 12 V, 24 V, 48 V, 110 V, 240 V, 400 V, and 440 V</li><li>Screw or cage clamp terminals.</li><li>DIN-Rail mountable</li><li>Utilisation categories including AC1 and AC3</li><li>Size S00, up to 7.5kW, size S0 up to 18.5 kW, or size S2 up to 37 kW</li></ul><h2>What accessories and parts are available?</h2><p>We offer a great selection of easy to install accessories, electronic components, and parts including:</p><ul><li>Overload relays</li><li>Add on auxiliary contact blocks</li><li>Timers</li><li>Surge Suppressors</li><li>Replacement coils</li></ul>

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