Definite Purpose Contactors

Available with current ratings from 20-352A

Definite purpose contactors are ideal for heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, data processing, and food service equipment. Compact 1 and 2 pole contactors are available along with full size 2, 3, and 4-pole devices.
They feature quick connect terminals and binder head screws for easy wiring. Box lugs are standard on 40 ampere contactors and larger. An exclusive DIN track mounting option may reduce installation costs. Coils can be changed on the Type DPA contactors above 40A quickly without a tool. Auxiliary contact modules snap on either side of the Type DPA contactors.

Features and benefits: 

  • Maximum 600Vac rated
  • Current ratings from 20-352A
  • Compact Design
  • Industry Standard Mounting
  • Double Break Contacts
  • Low Coil VA
  • Straight-Through Wiring
  • 500,000 mechanical operations
  • 100,000 electrical operations on Type DP and 200,000 on Type DPA, SYD
  • Continuous Duty Cycle
  • Low Cost
  • UL Listed, CSA certified

Type DPR reversing/hoist contactors are designed for the control of motors in hoists,
overhead doors, small elevators, commercial laundry equipment, and other related products which use reversing motors. They are rated to perform in the short periods of jogging experienced in hoist service.

Type DPR reversing/hoist contactors feature:
  • 600Vac rating maximum
  •  Designed to operate on line voltages of 85% to 110% of rated voltage
  • Designed for applications at 50 or 60 Hz only
  • Coils are easily replaced with external base removed
  • Field-installable auxiliary contacts for flexibility
  • Designed to accept one auxiliary contact module with up to two isolated circuits per side (two modules per device). When auxiliary contacts are ordered separately, two modules are normally used for each device; one for forward, one for reverse.
  • UL Listed, CSA certified
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Applications

  • HVAC
  • Food & Beverage
  • Data Centers

For a complete listing of documentation for this product, please consult the Technical Library.

Catalogs
Definite Purpose Control 8910CT9301