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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  • ESWF-9T02N4-D09

    Weg

    ESWF-9T02N4-D09

    Combination Motor Starter, 1.5hp/200V, 1.5hp/230V, 3hp/460V, 5hp/575V, 240VAC Primary|120VAC Secondary, 4.0-6.3A Overload Range, Wall Mount, Type 4/12 Metal Enclosure, Hand/OFF/Auto Selector Switch, Circuit Breaker Rotary Handle Disconnect

    $869.25
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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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