Contactors
All electric motors have a lifespan, and to keep them running efficiently and safely they must be protected. One of the main causes of failure is electrical overload, sometimes called overcurrent. When a motor draws more current than it is designed to handle it causes the temperature to build-up resulting in overheating. This damages motor windings and coils. It is important to protect the motor and its circuit, and this is where the use of contactor overload relays can help.RS Components offer an extensive range of high-quality contactor overload relays from leading industry brands including Schneider Electric, Siemens, ABB, Eaton, Lovato, and Rockwell Automation.What is overload protection?Overload is where a motor draws a high current above its rated value for an extended amount of time. Overload causes overheating of the motor causing damage. To prevent this from happening devices such as contactor relays are specifically designed for industrial control motor protection. They are used with contactors as part of a motor starter or in a control panel or centre.What are the different types of contactor overload relays?The motor protection devices can be classified into two main types which are thermal types and electronic types.Thermal overload relaysUtilise a bi-metallic plate located near a heating element. When excessive current is passed through the heating element N/C (Normally Closed) contacts switch over and opens contacts. This interrupts power from flowing to the contactor’s control circuit. Thermal overloads usually offer an adjustable current range as well as a manual or automatic reset option.Electronic RelaysElectronic overload relays don’t have a bi-metallic mechanism, Instead, they work by using components such as temperature sensors to measure the load current. They are generally more accurate than thermal devices and they usually have a wider current range, a selectable trip class provides enhanced trip protection against single phasing against the motor.
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Schneider Electric Auxiliary Contact - 2NO, 2 Contact, Front Mount
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Schneider Electric Auxiliary Contact - 2NO, 2 Contact, Front Mount, 10 A
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Schneider Electric Auxiliary Contact - 2NO, 2 Contact, Side Mount
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Schneider Electric Auxiliary Contact - 2NO, 2 Contact, Side Mount
VND337,172.00 -
Schneider Electric Auxiliary Contact - 4NC, 4 Contact, Front Mount, 10 A
VND368,212.00 -
Schneider Electric Auxiliary Contact - 4NO, 4 Contact, Front Mount, 10 A
VND429,322.00 -
Schneider Electric Auxiliary Contact Block -
VND601,012.00 -
Schneider Electric Auxiliary Contact Block - 1NC + 1NO, 2 Contact, Front Mount
VND389,552.00 -
Schneider Electric Auxiliary Contact Block - 1NC + 1NO, 2 Contact, Front Mount, 10 A
VND348,036.00 -
Schneider Electric Auxiliary Contact Block - 1NO + 3NC, 4 Contact, Front Mount
VND672,404.00 -
Schneider Electric Connection Link
VND135,800.00 -
Schneider Electric Contact for use with LC1D09 → LC1D38, LC1DT20 → LC1DT40
VND536,410.00 -
Schneider Electric Contact for use with TeSys, TeSys, GV2
VND3,267,736.00 -
Schneider Electric Contactor Latching Block for use with LC1 Series
VND2,305,884.00 -
Schneider Electric Contactor Varistor for use with LC1 Series, LC2 Series
VND513,324.00 -
Schneider Electric Contactor Wiring Kit for use with LC1 Series
VND446,588.00 -
Schneider Electric Control Relay - 1NO + 1NC, 10 A Contact Rating, TeSys K
VND1,245,092.00 -
Schneider Electric Control Relay - 1NO + 1NC, 10 A Contact Rating, TeSys K
VND1,376,818.00 -
Schneider Electric Control Relay - 2NO + 2NC, 10 A Contact Rating, 24 Vac, TeSys K
VND1,167,880.00 -
Schneider Electric Control Relay - 2NO + 2NC, 10 A Contact Rating, 24 Vdc, TeSys K
VND2,040,104.00 -
Schneider Electric Control Relay - 2NO + 2NC, 10 A Contact Rating, TeSys
VND1,583,622.00 -
Schneider Electric Control Relay - 2NO + 2NC, 10 A Contact Rating, TeSys
VND1,922,152.00 -
Schneider Electric Control Relay - 2NO + 2NC, 10 A Contact Rating, TeSys
VND1,196,398.00 -
Schneider Electric Control Relay - 2NO + 2NC, 10 A Contact Rating, TeSys
VND1,551,224.00