Overview
The Siemens 3MT8065-1AH00 Contactor is a robust and efficient solution engineered for reliable control of electrical loads in diverse industrial applications. Designed for AC-3 utilization, this powerful 65A/30kW, 400V contactor ensures precise and safe switching of medium-sized electric motors and other significant inductive loads. Featuring a specialized 48 VAC, 50 Hz coil and an optimized size S2, the Siemens 3MT8065-1AH00 is an indispensable component for critical industrial control circuits, offering exceptional performance, specific compatibility, and a long operational life in challenging environments. This model provides the core switching function, allowing for external auxiliary contact customization if needed.
Key Features
- High Current & Power Capacity: Rated for a significant 65A (AC-3) and capable of handling up to 30kW at 400V, making it perfectly suited for demanding industrial motor control and higher-power electrical circuits.
- Specific 48V AC 50Hz Coil: Equipped with a 48 VAC, 50 Hz coil, specifically designed for control systems operating on this voltage and frequency standard, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility.
- Core Contactor Functionality (Without Integrated Auxiliary Contacts): This model focuses on the primary switching function, ideal for applications where auxiliary contacts are either not required or can be added modularly and externally.
- Robust 3-Pole Design: Ensures secure and efficient switching of three-phase power, critical for the dependable operation of industrial machinery.
- Optimized Size S2: The size S2 frame provides an excellent balance between compact design and robust performance, making it suitable for various industrial control panel configurations while handling significant loads.
- Reliable Screw Terminals: Provides highly secure, low-resistance, and straightforward screw terminal connections, essential for high-current applications where secure contacts are paramount for safety and continuous operation.
- Siemens Global Quality: Manufactured by Siemens, guaranteeing a high standard of engineering, proven reliability, and extended operational life even in demanding industrial environments.
Function & Application
The primary function of the Siemens 3MT8065-1AH00 Contactor is to safely and effectively control medium-power electrical circuits. Its robust 3-pole configuration makes it an excellent choice for direct-on-line (DOL) starting and stopping of three-phase induction motors up to 30kW, as well as managing other significant resistive or inductive loads within industrial systems. As a base unit without integrated auxiliary contacts, it serves as a straightforward power switching device, allowing engineers to integrate external auxiliary blocks as required for more complex control logic or feedback. This industrial motor control contactor is widely used in applications such as:
- Medium-sized motor control panels and motor control centers (MCCs)
- Pumping and ventilation systems
- Heating and lighting circuits in factories, warehouses, and commercial buildings
- Conveyor belt systems and material handling equipment
- Machine tools and general industrial machinery where reliable switching is required
- Applications specifically designed for a 48 VAC 50 Hz control voltage, offering a tailored solution.
- Systems where flexibility in auxiliary contact configuration is preferred.













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