ABB AF38ZB-30-00-23 three-pole industrial contactor with 38 A AC-3 rating, 100–250 V AC/DC coil and 18.5 kW motor switching capability for industrial control applications.
£236.39
The ABB AF38ZB-30-00-23 is a robust and reliable three-pole industrial contactor designed for motor control, power switching and demanding industrial applications. As part of ABB’s specialised AFZB contactor series, it provides dependable switching performance for industrial automation systems, electrical control panels and applications requiring enhanced mechanical durability.
This contactor incorporates ABB’s electronic coil interface technology, allowing operation across a wide control voltage range while reducing coil energy consumption and improving reliability during voltage fluctuations. The compact block design with push-in spring terminals enables efficient installation and supports use with ABB auxiliary contact accessories.
With a rated operational current of 38 A AC-3 at 400 V AC, a three-pole main contact configuration and a 100–250 V AC/DC control voltage range, the AF38ZB-30-00-23 is suitable for motors up to 18.5 kW in industrial motor control and power switching applications.
Contactors such as the ABB AF38ZB-30-00-23 provide electrically controlled switching of motors and industrial power circuits. They allow automation systems to control high-power equipment safely while maintaining dependable performance in demanding industrial environments.
The ABB AFZB series is designed for applications requiring compact installation, reduced energy consumption and reliable operation under challenging conditions. Its electronic coil interface, wide control voltage range and robust construction make it suitable for advanced industrial systems.
| Manufacturer | ABB |
|---|---|
| Series | AFZB Contactors |
| Model | AF38ZB-30-00-23 |
| Part number | 1SBL296063R2300 |
| Product type | Industrial power contactor |
| Number of poles | 3-pole |
| Main contacts | 3 NO |
| Auxiliary contacts | None integrated |
| Rated operational current AC-3 | 38 A at 400 V AC |
| Rated operational current AC-1 | 50 A |
| Motor power rating | 18.5 kW at 400 V AC |
| Rated operational voltage | Up to 690 V AC |
| Control voltage | 100–250 V AC/DC |
| Terminal type | Push-in spring terminals |
| Mounting type | Screw mounting |
| Protection rating | IP20 |
| Standards | IEC/EN 60947-1 |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | approx. 86 × 45 × 92.3 mm |
| Weight | approx. 0.37 kg |
The ABB AF38ZB-30-00-23 is used for switching and controlling motors and industrial electrical loads in automation and power control applications.
The contactor supports motors up to approximately 18.5 kW at 400 V AC in AC-3 applications.
The contactor supports a wide 100–250 V AC/DC control voltage range.
The AF38ZB-30-00-23 features three normally open main contacts for power switching.
The contactor is typically installed inside electrical control panels, motor starters and industrial automation systems.
ABB AFZB contactors are widely used by engineers and machine builders to deliver reliable motor switching, efficient control panel integration and dependable industrial automation performance.
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