Quick take
Choosing the right contactor in the relays, contactors, and industrial switches aisle usually comes down to three numbers: coil voltage, pole count, and current rating. This set of four covers a wide operating range, from a simple replacement part for AC compressor duty to a high-current IEC-style unit. The listed prices span $19.66 to $289.99, so the practical decision is about matching the coil to your control circuit, the poles to your load wiring, and the amp rating to your motor.
Listed price comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Sprecher + Schuh CA7-85-10-220W | $289.99 | |
| 4 Pole 60A NC Contactor | $99.95 | |
| AB 100-C09*10 Reversing Motor Starter | $74.99 | |
| 1 Pole 40 Amp AC Contactor | $19.66 |
Decision matrix
- Sprecher + Schuh CA7-85-10-220W: choose for the heavy IEC position.
- Shopcorp 4-Pole Contactor: choose for the DIN-rail position.
- Allen Bradley Reversing Starter: choose for the reversing position.
- 1-Pole AC Contactor: choose for the AC replacement position.
Product notes
Sprecher + Schuh CA7-85-10-220W
If your control circuit runs on 220V and your motor load is in the 85A range, this is the strongest candidate. It is brand new and rated 30 HP at 230V or 60 HP at 460V three-phase, with a side-mounted normally open auxiliary contact. It can be base mounted or snapped onto 35mm DIN rail, and it is suited to standard and safety IEC contactor applications. The limitation is easy to spot: the 220V coil and the highest listed price make it a poor match for a 24V or 120V control system or a light replacement job.
4 Pole 60A NC Contactor
The reason to pick this one is the combination of four poles, normally closed contacts, and a 24V coil in one DIN-rail-ready package. It uses a silent, no-humming coil and is positioned for motor and lighting loads, including compressor and HVAC applications. A mounting base is included, which simplifies installation on 35mm DIN rail. The main limitation is that the NC contact arrangement means the contacts stay closed until the coil is energized; confirm your circuit actually requires normally closed contacts before choosing it over a standard contactor.
AB 100-C09*10 Reversing Motor Starter
This Allen Bradley unit stands out because it is a reversing motor starter rather than a plain contactor. It includes the overload relay, listed as 1.6/5A, and uses a 120V coil. That makes it a convenient package if you are building a small reversing motor station and want the overload protection included in one purchase. The trade-offs are that it is listed as used, and the 1.6/5A overload relay points to low-current motor duty rather than the 40A or 85A loads seen elsewhere in this group. Make sure the 120V coil matches your control circuit, since the other low-cost options here use 24VAC.
1 Pole 40 Amp AC Contactor
For a simple AC compressor or condenser contactor swap, the 1-pole 40A unit keeps the project straightforward. It is a direct replacement with no wiring or adapter changes, and it uses copper contacts and a copper coil in a flame-retardant shell. Its temperature range and 50/60Hz rating fit the typical HVAC duty described in the listing. The clear limitation is the single pole: if your circuit needs more than one switched leg, this unit only covers one side of the line. At the lowest listed price, it is the least expensive way to handle a single-phase replacement.
Final recommendation by use case
- For an 85A motor load on a 220V control circuit and IEC-style panel duty, the Sprecher + Schuh CA7-85-10-220W is the unit to plan around.
- For a DIN-rail application that wants normally closed switching, the Shopcorp contactor is the natural fit.
- For a smaller motor station where you want the overload relay included in the same package, the Allen Bradley unit is the ready-to-wire choice.
- For an AC condenser or compressor replacement at the lowest listed price, the direct-replacement contactor is the straightforward pick.
