Protect your equipment from damage due to frequent switching with this contactor from Schneider Electric's TeSys range. It's designed for repeated opening and closing of contacts in high-current circuits and prevents faults by helping to suppress electrical arcing. With a maximum operating rate of 3600 cycles per hour, this device is suitable for high-use applications. The 3 NO poles let you safely switch a 3-phase load, and an auxiliary contact offers an extra level of protection against circuit overloads. For flexible use, this contactor can be used in resistive loads and non-inductive loads. Screw-clamp terminals provide secure electrical connections and DIN rail-mounting makes installation quick and straightforward.

• 4kW rating for use with high-power applications
• Quick operating time of 10 to 20ms supports rapid switching
• Flame-retardant and self-extinguishing in 30 seconds to prevent the spread of fire

• Squirrel-cage motors
• Elevators
• Electrical furnaces

A contactor is a type of relay and operates using the same principles. The key difference between the two is that a contactor is designed to handle much higher current loads.