AutomationDirect has added a line of IronHorse branded devices to its motor control product offering. These motor control devices aid the control of AC and DC motors used in a range of applications, and are UL Listed, CE marked as well as RoHS compliant.
Products in the IronHorse line include: two types of thermal overload relays
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Suitable where peripheral devices are used, the HMC series contactors are beneficial for applications requiring an easy connection and a compact design. The contactors have a sealed structure to help prevent exposure to arc flash, aiding its durability. Select models are also available with electronic coils .
The contactors have a 3-pole design with built-in auxiliary contacts. They are available in seven frame sizes with various coil voltage options. The HMC contactors come with ratings from 5-300 hp (400A) at 480 V AC.
Features of the HMC series features include:
Rated up to 100A, applications for the HMMP manual motor protectors include motor, starter and phase-failure protection as well as protection of circuits and group installations. According to the company, these manual motor protectors offer a range of ambient-temperature compensation. An array of accessories are available to provide system design flexibility.
The HMMP manual motor protectors comply with specifications in accordance with IEC 60947-2 and IEC 60947-4-1. They are also certified to meet various global safety standards including:
Key features of the HMMP series include:
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The HTOR series bimetal-style thermal overload relays mount directly to the HMC contactors to protect AC circuits and motors from overloads and phase failures which could damage these components. In addition, the relays also help to protect against long starting times and prolonged motor stalling.
Features of the HTOR series relays include:
Sharon Spielman is a technical editor for Power & Motion and its affiliate publication Machine Design. As technical editor, her beat includes 3D printing/CAD; mechanical and motion systems, with an emphasis on pneumatics and linear motion; automation; robotics; and AR/VR.
mn 5 thermal overload relay Sharon has more than three decades of experience as a writer and editor for a range of B2B brands, including those that cover electrical design and manufacturing; interconnection technology; food and beverage manufacturing; process heating and cooling; finishing; and package converting.