What is the function of the arc chutes in the LC1F contactors?

Issue :
What is the purpose of the arc chambers on the TeSys F Line devices?

Product Line :
TeSys F line Contactors

Environment :
North American Products

Resolution :
The arc chamber cools the arc and causes the arc to be stretched out over a greater distance so that it can be extinguished quicker and with less burning of the contact tips.

Released for: Schneider Electric Canada