What the thermal magnetic type means for your panel
The A1A100TW-2 is a thermal magnetic contactor — the thermal element provides overload protection by responding to the heating effect of sustained overcurrent, while the magnetic element trips instantaneously on a short-circuit fault. This dual-response characteristic is standard for motor branch circuits where both overload and short-circuit protection are required in a single device.
Lifecycle reality — eol_hot and what that triggers
The lifecycle stage is recorded as eol_hot, meaning the manufacturer has ended production and the part is in its final availability window. For a procurement decision, this means any remaining stock is finite — once depleted, no new units will be produced. Sourcing is through independent distribution channels; quantities are confirmed at RFQ and are lot-specific.