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WEG Electric IEC Safety Contactors and Motor Controls from AutomationDirect

WEG Electric contactors and motor control devices

August 30, 2023 – AutomationDirect has added a wide assortment of quality WEG Electric contactors and motor control devices to their lineup of motor controls and safety equipment.

The CWBS series IEC safety contactors provide a safe and reliable way to control electrical power in industrial and commercial applications. Available in ratings up to 80A, these contactors comply with IEC and UL standards, providing mechanically-linked and mirror contacts to ensure safety circuits for machines and equipment operate according to international safety standards.

In addition to the safety contactors, the WEG Electric motor control offering has been expanded to include the following:

  • ESWS/PESWS series single-phase general purpose and washdown manual motor starters in ratings up to 3hp at 230 VAC (23A)
  • ESW/PESW series three-phase general purpose and washdown enclosed manual motor starters in ratings up to 50hp at 575 VAC (80A)
  • MPW series manual motor protectors in ratings up to 65A
  • CWB series IEC contactors in ratings up to 125A
  • RW117 series overload relays in ratings up to 140A

The new WEG Electric motor controls are UL Listed, CE marked, and RoHS compliant. They offer a 1-year warranty and start at $66.00. The new WEG CWBS series safety contactors also have a 1-year warranty and start at $78.00.

About AutomationDirect:

In business since 1994, AutomationDirect is a distributor offering thousands of industrial automation products for electrical control systems, including PLCs, operator interfaces, AC drives, motors, stepper systems, sensors, motor controls, enclosures and more. Their prices are typically well below the list price of more traditional automation companies because of their business model and focus on efficiency, and the majority of their products are stocked for fast shipping. Plus, get free two-day delivery on orders over $49; some limitations apply. For more information, contact them at 800-633-0405 or visit https://www.automationdirect.com/

Editorial Contact:                Tina Gable

Phone:                                   678-455-1845

Email:                                    tgable@automationdirect.com

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