That 16 A AC-3 figure is what governs motor switching — it's the current the contactor can handle when making and breaking motor inrush. The 3-pole NO power pole composition matches standard three-phase reversing duty.
The contactor measures 90 mm wide by 58 mm high by 57 mm deep, with IP20 finger-safe protection per VDE 0106. Operating temperature range is -25 to 50 °C, with storage from -50 to 80 °C, and it runs without derating up to 2000 m altitude — fine for most plant-floor and outdoor cabinet installations. Mechanical robustness is specified: the contactor withstands 10 Gn shocks on Y and Z axes (closed) and 15 Gn on Y and Z axes (closed) per IEC 60068-2-27, plus 4 Gn vibration closed across 5-300 Hz. That's enough for most industrial machinery and conveyor lines.
Flame retardance meets V1 per UL 94, plus NF F 16-101 and NF F 16-102 for rail applications. Protective treatment conforms to IEC 60068 and DIN 50016 for environmental resistance. The IP20 rating provides basic finger protection for panel installation.
