Contactor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001317",
  "term": "Contactor",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An electrically controlled switch used for switching an electrical power circuit, similar to a relay but designed for higher current loads. It consists of a coil that, when energized, closes or opens a set of contacts. Contactors are commonly used to control electric motors, lighting, and heating systems.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "see_also": [
    "circuit breaker"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schütz",
    "es": "contactor",
    "fr": "contacteur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/contactor/"
}