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    101 Products

    Manual Motor Starters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Manual Motor Starters .
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Enclosures. Manual Motor Starters .

    Enclosures

    with On/Off

    Lever

    Provide on/off control for a motor and protect it from overloads. These starters shut off the motor if current exceeds the full-load current rating. The adjustable overload relay allows you to set the exact overload current you need. All have auxiliary contacts to send a signal or connect to another device, such as an alarm or indicating light.
    Note: The full-load current rating of your motor must fall within the starter’s overload current range. Match input voltage to your control circuit; motor voltage may be different. Look for the full-load current rating on the motor’s faceplate, or estimate the current rating (given the motor’s power a nd voltage).
    Add auxiliary contact blocks to send a signal or connect to another device, such as an alarm or indicating light.
    Motor Starters
    Auxiliary
    Contact Blocks
    Conduit and Cord Grip
    Thread Adapters
    Enclosures with
    On/Off Lever
    Overload Current,
    amp
    Switching
    Voltage, V AC
    Electrical Phase
    No. of
    Poles
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Wire Connection
    UL File
    No.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    1 to 1.6600Single (1/10 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (3/4 hp @ 480V AC)
    Three (3/4 hp @ 600V AC)    		33.5"1.77"Screw-Clamp TerminalE3450030000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1.6 to 2.5600Single (1/6 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (1/2 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (1 hp @ 480V AC)
    Three (1 1/2 hp @ 600V AC)    		33.5"1.77"Screw-Clamp TerminalE345003000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    2.5 to 4600Single (1/8 hp @ 120V AC)
    Single (1/3 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (1 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (2 hp @ 480V AC)
    Three (3 hp @ 600V AC)    		33.5"1.77"Screw-Clamp TerminalE345003000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    4 to 6.3600Single (1/4 hp @ 120V AC)
    Single (1/2 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (1 1/2 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (3 hp @ 480V AC)
    Three (5 hp @ 600V AC)    		33.5"1.77"Screw-Clamp TerminalE34500300000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    6.3 to 10600Single (1/2 hp @ 120V AC)
    Single (1 1/2 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (3 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (5 hp @ 480V AC)
    Three (7 1/2 hp @ 600V AC)    		33.5"1.77"Screw-Clamp TerminalE345003000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    8 to 12600Single (1/2 hp @ 120V AC)
    Single (2 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (3 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (7 1/2 hp @ 480V AC)
    Three (10 hp @ 600V AC)    		33.85"1.77"Screw-Clamp TerminalE345003000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    10 to 16600Single (1 hp @ 120V AC)
    Single (2 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (5 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (10 hp @ 480V AC)
    Three (10 hp @ 600V AC)    		33.85"1.77"Screw-Clamp TerminalE345003000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    16 to 20600Single (1 1/2 hp @ 120V AC)
    Single (3 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (5 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (10 hp @ 480V AC)
    Three (15 hp @ 600V AC)    		33.85"1.77"Screw-Clamp TerminalE345003000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    20 to 25600Single (2 hp @ 120V AC)
    Single (3 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (7 1/2 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (15 hp @ 480V AC)
    Three (20 hp @ 600V AC)    		33.85"1.77"Screw-Clamp TerminalE34500300000000000000———000000000000———0

    Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters

    Assemble your own motor starter by combining a switch and a thermal overload element.
    Thermal overload elements shut motors off if current exceeds the full-load current rating. Three elements are required. To Order: Please specify the full-load current rating of your motor. If the full-load current rating is not shown on the motor’s faceplate, estimate the current rating (given the motor’s power and voltage).
    Switches with Power-Indicating Light
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters, Switches with Power-Indicating Light, Steel Wall Plate.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters, Switches with Power-Indicating Light, Steel Housing.

    Steel Wall

    Plate

    Steel Housing

    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Electrical Phase
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Wire
    Connection
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Environment
    Each
    Steel Wall Plate
    2Single (3/4 hp @ 115V DC)
    Single (3/4 hp @ 230V DC)
    Single (1 hp @ 115V AC)
    Single (1 hp @ 230V AC)    		4.5"2.8"Screw Terminal—Indoor Only00000000000000
     
    Steel Housing
    1Single (1 hp @ 115V AC)
    Single (1 hp @ 230V AC)    		4.3"2.8"Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    		Indoor Only0000000000000
    2Single (3/4 hp @ 115V DC)
    Single (3/4 hp @ 230V DC)
    Single (1 hp @ 115V AC)
    Single (1 hp @ 230V AC)    		4.3"2.8"Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    		Indoor Only0000000000000
     
    Switches without Power-Indicating Light
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters, Switches, Steel Wall Plate.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters, Switches, Steel Housing.

    Steel Wall

    Plate

    Steel Housing

    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Electrical Phase
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Wire
    Connection
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Environment
    Each
    Steel Wall Plate
    1Single (1 hp @ 115V AC)
    Single (1 hp @ 230V AC)    		4.5"2.8"Screw Terminal—Indoor Only0000000000000
     
    Steel Housing
    1Single (1 hp @ 115V AC)
    Single (1 hp @ 230V AC)    		4.3"2.8"Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    		Indoor Only000000000000
    2Single (3/4 hp @ 115V DC)
    Single (3/4 hp @ 230V DC)
    Single (1 hp @ 115V AC)
    Single (1 hp @ 230V AC)    		4.3"2.8"Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    		Indoor Only0000000000000
     
    Thermal Overload Elements
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters.
    Thermal overload elements shut motors off if current exceeds the full-load current rating. Three elements are required. To Order: Please specify the full-load current rating of your motor. If the full-load current rating is not shown on the motor’s faceplate, estimate the current rating (given the motor’s power and voltage).
    Overload Current,
    amp
    Each
    0.193 to 0.21200000000000000
    0.213 to 0.2350000000000000
    0.262 to 0.2890000000000000
    0.356 to 0.3990000000000000
    0.41 to 0.440000000000000
    0.45 to 0.490000000000000
    0.5 to 0.530000000000000
    0.59 to 0.650000000000000
    0.72 to 0.780000000000000
    0.79 to 0.850000000000000
    0.86 to 0.960000000000000
    1.05 to 1.160000000000000
    1.17 to 1.250000000000000
    1.3 to 1.390000000000000
    2.16 to 2.380000000000000
    2.76 to 2.840000000000000
    2.85 to 3.060000000000000
    3.07 to 3.450000000000000
    3.46 to 3.70000000000000
    3.71 to 4.070000000000000
    4.08 to 4.320000000000000
    4.33 to 4.90000000000000
    6.42 to 6.790000000000000
    6.8 to 7.570000000000000
    8.16 to 8.980000000000000
    8.99 to 9.670000000000000
    10.9 to 12.10000000000000
    14 to 150000000000000
     

    Enclosed Heavy Duty Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters

    Image of Product. Thermal Overload Protectors. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Enclosed Heavy Duty Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters.
    Image of Product. Switch with NEMA 1 Enclosure Rating. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Enclosed Heavy Duty Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters, NEMA 1 Enclosure Rating.
    Image of Product. Switch with NEMA 12 Enclosure Rating. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Enclosed Heavy Duty Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters, NEMA 12 Enclosure Rating.

    Thermal

    Overload

    Protectors

    Switch with NEMA

    1 Enclosure

    Rating

    Switch with NEMA

    12 Enclosure

    Rating

    Combine a switch with a thermal overload element to build a starter that can handle high-current-rated motors. All are housed in a durable steel enclosure. They’re also known as NEMA starters.
    Thermal overload elements shut motors off if current exceeds the full-load current rating. Three elements are required. To Order: Please specify the full-load current rating of your motor. If the full-load current rating is not shown on the motor’s faceplate, estimate the current rating (given the motor’s power and voltage).
    NEMA 12 Enclosure Rating—NEMA 12 rated switches are protected from oil/coolant dripping.
    Switches
    Thermal
    Overload Elements
    NEMA Contact
    Size
    Electrical Phase
    Housing
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Wire
    Connection
    Environment
    Certification
    Each
    Each
    NEMA 1 Enclosure Rating
    M-0Three (2 hp @ 115V AC)
    Three (3 hp @ 230V AC)
    Three (5 hp @ 460V AC)    		Painted Steel7.6"4.7"5"Screw Terminal—UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000000000000000000
    M-1Three (3 hp @ 115V AC)
    Three (7 1/2 hp @ 230V AC)
    Three (10 hp @ 460V AC)    		Painted Steel7.6"4.7"5"Screw Terminal—UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000000000000000000
     
    NEMA 12 Enclosure Rating
    M-0Three (2 hp @ 115V AC)
    Three (3 hp @ 230V AC)
    Three (5 hp @ 460V AC)    		Painted Steel9.4"5.5"5"Screw TerminalDusty, Oily, WetUL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000000000000000000
    M-1Three (3 hp @ 115V AC)
    Three (7 1/2 hp @ 230V AC)
    Three (10 hp @ 460V AC)    		Painted Steel9.4"5.5"5"Screw TerminalDusty, Oily, WetUL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000000000000000000
     

    Heavy Duty Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters

    Image of Product. Thermal Overload Protectors. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Heavy Duty Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Heavy Duty Build-Your-Own Manual Motor Starters.

    Thermal

    Overload

    Protectors

    Combine a switch with a thermal overload element to build a starter that can handle high-current-rated motors. All are housed in a durable steel enclosure. They’re also known as NEMA starters.
    Thermal overload elements shut motors off if current exceeds the full-load current rating. Three elements are required. To Order: Please specify the full-load current rating of your motor. If the full-load current rating is not shown on the motor’s faceplate, estimate the current rating (given the motor’s power and voltage).
    Switches
    Thermal
    Overload Elements
    Electrical Phase
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Wire
    Connection
    Certification
    Each
    Each
     
    NEMA Contact Size M-0
    Three (2 hp @ 115V AC)
    Three (3 hp @ 230V AC)
    Three (5 hp @ 460V AC)    		5.8"3.2"Screw TerminalUL Listed
    		00000000000000000000000000
     
    NEMA Contact Size M-1
    Three (3 hp @ 115V AC)
    Three (7 1/2 hp @ 230V AC)
    Three (10 hp @ 460V AC)    		5.8"3.2"Screw TerminalUL Listed
    		00000000000000000000000000
     
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