ABB AF Series Contactor, 230 V ac Coil, 3-Pole, 105 A, 30 kW, 3NO, 690 V ac

Switch large electrical loads in a snap with this ABB contactor. It drives motors rated up to 30kW, so you can trust it to start up heavy-duty hardware without a snag. With switching times between 17 and 100ms, the unit quickly responds to signals, giving you efficient appliance management. Sudden movement is no match for the secure screw conductor terminals. Overloads are taken care of, as the contactor's built-in surge protection shuts faults down as soon as they up to cut the risk of machine damage.

• Snap-on rail mounting for tool-free installation
• Handles up to 1200 operations an hour, tackling demanding control applications
• Compact dimensions of 55 (W) x 125.5 (H) x 111mm (D) to slip into hard-working cabinets
• 3-pole design for compatibility with single-phase and 3-phase supplies
• Labelled terminals clearly identify connections for easy wiring

• Automotive industry
• Lighting systems
• Shipping and logistics hubs

A relay is a switch that moves its contacts when a current runs through it. While a contactor like this works similarly to a relay, it switches larger loads and usually comes with extra features, such as overload protection for safe handling.