Why Choose the Finder 46.52.9.072.0000T Miniature Industrial Relay?
The Finder 46.52.9.072.0000T is a compact, high-quality electromechanical relay from the Finder 46 Series, designed for dependable switching in industrial automation, railway control equipment, electrical panels and machinery. Featuring a 72 V DC operating coil and two changeover contacts (2 CO / DPDT), this relay provides flexible switching of two separate electrical circuits using a single control signal.
With an 8 A rated contact current per pole, 250 V AC nominal contact voltage and silver nickel (AgNi) contact material, the Finder 46.52.9.072.0000T is suitable for a variety of industrial control and auxiliary switching duties. The relay is designed for plug-in socket mounting and provides a practical solution for installations where straightforward replacement, dependable operation and efficient panel space utilisation are important.
The 46.52.9.072.0000T belongs to the Finder 46 Series railway-oriented relay range. Its 72 V DC coil, compact housing and industrial-style plug-in terminals make it particularly suitable for appropriately specified transportation, automation and control systems.
Key Advantages
- 72 V DC nominal coil voltage for compatible industrial and transportation control systems.
- Two changeover contacts (2 CO / DPDT) allow two separate circuits to be switched simultaneously.
- 8 A rated contact current per pole for appropriately rated electrical loads.
- 15 A maximum peak contact current under specified conditions.
- 250 V AC rated contact voltage for suitable industrial switching applications.
- Silver nickel (AgNi) contacts provide dependable electromechanical switching.
- Compact plug-in construction supports convenient installation and replacement.
- Approximately 7 mA nominal coil current for low-current control operation.
- Reinforced coil-to-contact insulation supports electrical separation between control and load circuits.
- 6 kV impulse withstand voltage between coil and contacts.
- Wide operating temperature range for demanding equipment environments.
- Suitable for railway-related equipment, industrial automation and auxiliary control applications.
Key Features
- Finder 46 Series miniature industrial relay.
- 46.52 type with two changeover contacts.
- 72 V DC electromagnetic operating coil.
- DPDT / 2 CO contact configuration.
- 8 A rated contact current per pole.
- 15 A maximum peak contact current.
- 250 V AC rated contact voltage.
- 440 V AC maximum switching voltage.
- 2,000 VA rated AC-1 switching capacity per pole.
- Silver nickel (AgNi) contact material.
- Approximately 7 mA nominal coil current.
- Approximately 0.5 W nominal coil consumption.
- Reinforced insulation between coil and contacts.
- 8 mm coil-to-contact clearance and creepage.
- 6 kV coil-to-contact impulse withstand voltage.
- Approximately 10 ms operate time.
- Approximately 3 ms release time.
- Socket-mounted, non-latching operation.
- Compact industrial relay housing.
Reliable Two-Pole Switching for Industrial and Railway Control
The Finder 46.52.9.072.0000T uses an electromagnetic coil to operate two mechanically linked changeover contacts. When the 72 V DC coil is energised, both contacts transfer from their normally closed positions to their normally open positions. When the coil is de-energised, the contacts return to their original states.
This DPDT contact arrangement provides flexibility for switching two separate circuits, implementing electrical interlocking, changing control paths and operating auxiliary equipment. Its 8 A contact rating makes it suitable for a wide range of appropriately rated industrial switching duties.
The relay's compact socket-mounted design allows convenient replacement during maintenance. Its reinforced insulation provides separation between the coil and contact circuits, while the silver nickel contacts support reliable operation in suitable control applications. Engineers should verify coil characteristics, switching load and environmental requirements against the documentation for the exact relay variant before installation.
Typical Applications
- Railway and transportation electrical control equipment.
- 72 V DC industrial control circuits.
- Industrial automation and machinery control systems.
- Electrical control cabinets and distribution panels.
- Auxiliary switching and interlocking circuits.
- Programmable logic controller (PLC) interface systems.
- Control circuit isolation and signal switching.
- Alarm, monitoring and status indication circuits.
- Industrial equipment requiring dual changeover contacts.
- OEM control assemblies and electrical switching equipment.