When efficient switching is called for, choose this 2.6W contactor from Eaton. By linking its coil to a 24V DC power source, you can use it to either make or break an electrical circuit of up to 690V AC. Heavy usage doesn't pose a problem as the unit handles 9,000 operations every hour. Its slim size of 125.2 (D) x 45 (L) x 68mm (W) lets you mount it in tight setups. It can run everything from lighting networks and HVAC systems to thermal evaporators.

• 6000V AC rated impulse withstand voltage for protection from electrical surges
• Long lifespan of 20 million operations indicates that it's highly reliable
• Wide operating temperature range between -25°C and +60°C
• Light weight of just 294g, so won't put a strain on your setup
• IP20 rating means it's touch-proof and protected against objects larger than 12mm

As the contactor snaps easily onto a DIN rail, installation is simple and speedy.

The terminal screws have an M3.5 thread, so you can fasten them with a standard screwdriver.

Eaton formerly known as Moeller