Specifying and Sizing Motor Starters
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Specifying and Sizing Motor Starters

There are four basic motor control options available: Basic contactors, traditional starters, manual motor starters, or combination starters. A basic contactor is a special purpose relay that is used to control large electrical currents. Similarly, a traditional starter utilizes overload relays, auxiliary and alarm contacts, and mechanical interlocks to create a reversing unit. On the other…
AutomationDirect adds WEG miniature contactors
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AutomationDirect adds WEG miniature contactors

Cumming, GA — March 12, 2014 … AutomationDirect’s CWC series miniature contactors are a complete solution for switching and controlling motors. The compact dimensions for its IEC current rating, up to 22A, AC-3 utilization category, allows it to take up less space inside electrical enclosures while still offering up to a powerful 15 hp @460V. Dimensions of…