Electromechanical relays are less likely to be turned on by transients than SSRs and may be less easily damaged by brief short circuits or overloads.

I see techs in the field get the most frustrated when they have a low-voltage short they can’t seem to locate. The challenge techs face with low voltage diagnosis is a combination of poor process and ...

Carlo Gavazzi is proud to introduce its new line of mid-range IEC contactors, overloads and accessories. The GC Series Contactors are available in 4 frame sizes, ranging from 25Amps to 140Amps (up to ...

Contactors control current by conducting it through metal contacts that make or break electrical circuits. When combined with an overload relay, a contactor becomes a motor starter. Working with ...

Without a doubt, if there is any sort of power for receptacles, motor controllers, breakers, fuses, overload relays, etc., the short circuit rating has to be marked on the panel. This is probably the ...

First, he opens the starting contactor and removes the coil of wire. When that coil is energized, the electromagnetic field pulls in the white lever, which pivots downward to the contacts. After ...