The Schneider Electric LC1E65R5 is a three-pole contactor from the Easy TeSys Control line, rated for 65 A in AC-3/AC-3e duty at up to 440 V. It is sized for motor switching on conveyors, pumps, and compressors. It also carries an AC-1 resistive load rating, which covers heater banks or lighting where the inrush is lower. The contactor is rated for 3 poles, all normally open (3P(3NO)), and mounts on either a DIN rail or a plate — gives you flexibility in panel layout.
The 65 A AC-3 rating means the contactor is tested to make and break motor loads. If your motor's full-load amps are 60 A or less, this contactor has headroom. The coil is 440 V AC 50 Hz. Verify your control transformer matches this voltage. That means there is a brief moment where both sets of contacts are open during transition — important if you are using the NC contact for a safety interlock or a mechanical brake that must not overlap with the motor run signal. It prevents a momentary short-circuit condition between the two circuits.
It also meets the Chinese GB/T equivalents and the glow-wire test for household appliances (EN/IEC 60335-1 Clause 30.2 and EN/IEC 60335-2-40 Annex JJ). Mount it inside an enclosure with at least IP54 to keep debris and moisture off the contacts.
