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  1. dxjenkins

    Selecting a contactor for power control

    AC1 & AC3 are ratings refer to the type of load. An AC1 rating of X amps states that the contactor is rated for X amps with an Inductive load. Or "Slightly Inductive load" as they state it. AC3 rating I think is for non- jogging motor applications. There are other categories as well. I am not...
  2. dxjenkins

    Selecting a contactor for power control

    I am trying to select a contactor that will feed 3 circuit breakers. The CB's feed three servo motor drives. Two 20A CB's and one 15ACB. The CB feeding the contactor is 60A. Since this contactor is being used in a power on/off application for the drives and not directly to the motors, what...

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