What is the difference between Relay and Contactor

Answer Posted / shaheed

Relay is an Electromagnetic Switch.It can either make a
circuit or break the circuit with a preset value given by
the manufacturer or according to the functional operation.

But where as Contactor is a device which normally preferred
in Motor Protection circuit.It can either make or Break the
circuit with the rated Power.but not in line with the
Abnormality or any set value

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