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Transparent IEC magnetic contactor, DIN-rail mount, screw-clamp terminals

Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric SQUARE D LC1D18T7 IEC Magnetic Contactor 18A 480V AC 3P Non-Reversing

SKU CH-W88T-2PPXD

An IEC magnetic contactor rated 18 A at 480 V AC with 3 poles, 1 NO/1 NC auxiliary contacts and DIN-rail mounting

  • Product typeIndustrial Electrical Controls & Automation
  • Product colorTransparent
  • 18 A inductive rating handles motor loads up to 5 hp at 240 V AC
  • 480 V AC coil voltage suits industrial control panels
  • 3-pole non-reversing design switches three-phase circuits directly
  • Screw-clamp terminals accept solid or stranded wire without ferrules
  • Compact 3.03 in height fits DIN-rail or plate mounting in tight enclosures

Industrial motor control

The Schneider Electric SQUARE D LC1D18T7 is an IEC magnetic contactor rated for 18 A inductive loads at 480 V AC across three poles. It suits panels that switch three-phase motors, heating circuits or lighting banks in commercial and light-industrial installations.

Panel integration

The unit mounts on a standard DIN rail or directly onto a plate, measuring 3.03 in high by 1.77 in wide. Screw-clamp terminals accept control and power conductors without special tools. Two built-in auxiliary contacts (1NO/1NC) provide status feedback or interlock wiring, leaving no need for extra accessory blocks.

Thermal and electrical behaviour

With a 480 V AC coil the contactor draws minimal holding current, and the open-frame design relies on natural convection around the enclosure. Non-reversing operation eliminates the extra winding heat of reversing types. At 5 hp (240 V AC three-phase) the contacts run within their thermal rating during normal duty cycles.

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Price $104.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSQUARE D
Product typeIndustrial Electrical Controls & Automation
Product colorTransparent

Questions about this item

Will the 18 A inductive rating hold up when the contactor runs continuously at full load?

The contactor is rated for 18 A full-load inductive current per IEC specifications, so sustained operation at that level is within its design limits.

How much heat and noise does the 480 V AC coil produce during all-day operation?

The 480 V AC coil operates silently with no moving parts once energised; heat rise is typical for IEC contactors of this size and is dissipated through the open frame.

My panel uses screw-clamp terminals — will the existing wiring connect directly?

Yes, the contactor uses screw-clamp terminals compatible with standard panel wiring; no special connectors or adapters are required.

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