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Are NEMA contactors rated for switching capacitors?
Issue:
8502 NEMA Contactors for capacitor switching applications

Product Line:
NEMA and Definite Purpose Contactors and Starters

Environment:
8502 Type S NEMA Contactors

Resolution:
8502 NEMA Contactors can be used in capacitor switching applications. Ratings are based on NEMA ICS-2.
Refer to attached document for selection information.

Note: We do not supply current limiting devices for these nor have calculation tables. These will need to be sourced by supplier.

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Attachment(s)
Application Data per NEMA Standards ICS-1 and ICS-2.pdf [466.84 KB]
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