Siemens 3MT8065-1AL23 Contactor 65A/30kW, 400V, 230 VAC 50/60Hz, S2 Original Brand New

Overview

The Siemens 3MT8065-1AL23 Contactor is a high-performance, robust solution engineered for reliable control of electrical loads across various industrial sectors. 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 versatile 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz coil and an optimized size S2, the Siemens 3MT8065-1AL23 is an indispensable component for critical industrial control circuits, offering exceptional performance, broad compatibility, and a long operational life in diverse environments.

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.
• Universal Coil Voltage: Equipped with a 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz coil, providing broad compatibility with control systems operating on this common voltage and frequency standard worldwide, ensuring seamless integration.
• Integrated Auxiliary Contacts: Features 1 normally open (1NO) and 1 normally closed (1NC) auxiliary contacts, providing essential flexibility for basic interlocking, signaling, and feedback within control circuits.
• 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 challenging industrial environments.

Function & Application

The primary function of the Siemens 3MT8065-1AL23 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. The integrated 1NO1NC auxiliary contacts facilitate essential control logic, enabling simple feedback to PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), basic interlocking with other safety devices, or operational status indication. This industrial motor control contactor is widely used in applications such as:

• Medium-sized 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
• Power factor correction panels where a 230 VAC 50/60 Hz control voltage is preferred
• Building management systems requiring robust switching capabilities