Contactors

Contactors are used in demanding electrical applications in industrial machinery serving functions from lighting and furnace control to automation and materials handling. They operate similarly to relays as remote switches but contactors are purpose-built for managing high currents.

More information about Contactors

Contactors are widely used across various industries due to their ability to control high-power electrical loads. Here are some key industries that commonly utilise contactors:

Manufacturing: For automation systems, conveyor belts, and machinery control.

Construction: In cranes, hoists, and other heavy equipment for controlling motors and lighting.

HVAC: To manage heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, including compressors and fans.

Mining: For controlling heavy machinery and equipment in harsh environments.

Energy: In power distribution systems, renewable energy applications (like solar inverters), and substations.

Transportation: In electric vehicles, rail systems, and aerospace for controlling various electrical systems.

Food and Beverage: For controlling ovens, refrigeration units, and processing machinery.

Water Treatment: In pumps and filtration systems to manage water flow and treatment processes.

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