what is the difference between relay, contactor

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what is the difference between relay, contactor..

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relay is that device which make or break cntact and relay oprate on signal and contactor is caterixed

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relay is low current device. and contactor is high current device.

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what is the difference between relay, contactor..

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A relay is suitable for switching small current and voltages where as a contactor is suitable for switching high electric current and voltages.

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relay and contactor is same current device.but relay bimetalic strip is over load current fault this circuit triping movement. so motor connection cut motor saving

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