The Schneider Electric LC1E160M6 is a 3-pole contactor from the Easy TeSys Control range, rated for AC-3 and AC-3e motor duty at 160 A up to 440 V, with a 220 VAC 60 Hz coil. The same contactor also carries an AC-1 resistive load rating, so it handles heater banks or lighting banks at a higher current, but the AC--3 number is the one that decides motor fit. The IP2X finger-protection rating means the live terminals are shielded from accidental contact — standard for an enclosed panel contactor.
Compliance and approvals — what the standards mean
That means it is accepted across Europe, the UK (CE/UKCA), and China without additional testing. The TH protective treatment per IEC 60068-2-30 confirms it withstands tropical humidity — pollution degree 3 environment — so it is suitable for unheated enclosures in damp industrial halls.
