{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"AF38-30-00-14","brand":"ABB","brandSlug":"abb","productSlug":"AF38-30-00-14","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/abb/AF38-30-00-14","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/AF38-30-00-14","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"ABB, AF series, 3-pole electrical contactor, AF38-30-00-14, 30.8 A, 250 V, 0.45 kg.","salesMarkdown":"The AF38-30-00-14: The 30.8 A rating at 250 V defines the continuous current-carrying capacity of the main poles under AC-1 (resistive load) conditions. For motor switching (AC-3 duty), the usable current will be lower — typically around 20–25 A for a contactor of this frame size — so verify the motor FLA against the contactor's AC-3 rating curve before committing the BOM line.","metaTitle":"ABB AF38-30-00-14 Contactor, 3P, 30.8 A, 250 V","metaDescription":"ABB AF38-30-00-14 3-pole contactor rated 30.8 A, 250 V. Current lifecycle stage. Sourced to order against RFQ. Weight 0.45 kg.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Contactors"],"specifications":{"title":"AF38-30-00-14","Part #":"AF38-30-00-14","Weight":"0.45 kgs","Category":"Contactors and Starters","description":"ABB AF38-30-00-14 CTR,3P,30.8A,250-|ABB AF38-30-00-14 CTR 3P 30.8","Sub Category":"Electrical Contactors","Top Category":"Circuit Breakers, Fuses & Protection","lifecycle_stage":"current"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$143.84","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/85c52fc12bd78528a4de8304150d8e19.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy AF38-30-00-14?","answer":"This part is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm commitment."},{"question":"What is the closest functional second-source to AF38-30-00-14?","answer":"The ABB AF40N2-30-11-11 is a functional peer at 0.46 kg with a similar 3-pole contactor footprint, but it includes one normally-open and one normally-closed auxiliary contact built in. If your panel design relies on those auxiliary contacts, the AF40N2-30-11-11 is a drop-in alternative without needing a separate block; otherwise the AF38-30-00-14 is the correct base unit."},{"question":"Will AF38-30-00-14 drop into a panel specified around AF40N2-30-11-11 without rewiring?","answer":"The two share the same frame size and weight (0.45 vs 0.46 kg), so the physical mounting and main power connections are compatible. The difference is auxiliary contacts: AF40N2-30-11-11 has built-in NO+NC auxiliaries, while AF38-30-00-14 has none. If your circuit uses those aux contacts, you must add a separate auxiliary block or rewire the control logic."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/abb/AF38-30-00-14","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/abb/AF38-30-00-14 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","indexable":true}}