Eaton Electrical
Freedom Series NEMA Contactors and Starters

Key Features

  • Adjustable bimetallic ambient compensated overload relays with interchangeable heater packs—available in three basic sizes, covering applications up to 900 hp—reducing the number of different contactor/overload relay combinations that have to be stocked. Fixed heater overloads are optional 
  • Electronic overload relay (C440) available as a standalone unit and assembled with Freedom Contactor 
  • A full line of snap-on accessories— top and side mounted auxiliary contacts, solid-state and pneumatic timers, and so on 
  • Straight-through wiring— line lugs at top, load lugs at bottom
  • Horizontal or vertical mounting on upright panel for application freedom
  • Screw type power terminals have captive, backed-out self-lifting pressure plates with ± screws—reduced wiring time
  • Accessible terminals for easy wiring. Optional fingerproof shields available to prevent electrical shock
  • Top located coil terminals convenient and readily accessible. 45 mm contactor magnet coils have three terminals, permitting either top or diagonal wiring—easy to replace European or U.S. style starters or contactors without changing wiring layout
  • Designed to meet or exceed NEMA, UL, CSA, VDE, BS and other international standards and listings
  • American engineering—built by Eaton, using the latest in statistical process control methods to produce high quality, reliable products
  • Sized based on standard NEMA classifications 
  • Easy coil change and inspectable/replaceable contacts
  • Available in open and NEMA Type 1, 3R, 4/4X and 12 enclosures

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Freedom Series starters and contactors feature a compact, space-saving design, using state-of-the-art technology and the latest in high strength, impact and temperature resistant insulating materials.

Standards and Certifications

  • Standard: designed to meet or exceed UL, NEMA, IEC, CSA, VDE and BS
  • UL listed: UL File #E1491, Guide #NLDX—Open and NEMA 1, 4, 12 Enclosed
  • CSA Certified: CSA File #LR353, Class #321104 Open and NEMA 1 Enclosed

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