Shop by Category

  • Contactors
  • Overload Relays
  • Manual Motor Starters
  • Full Voltage Starters
  • Soft Starters
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Control Relays
  • Pilot Devices
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Disconnect Switches
  • Limit Switches
  • Other

    • Shop by Brand

  • Eaton, Cutler Hammer
  • Siemens
  • Moeller Electric
  • Benshaw
  • Lovato Electric
  • Square D, Telemecanique
  • Sprecher + Schuh
  • Furnas
  • WEG
  • LS Industrial
  • View all Brands

    • Definite Purpose Contactors

    Definite Purpose Contactors (DPCs) are compact, economical contactors designed for HVAC, refrigeration, and light-industrial applications. Built for high-cycle reliability, they are widely used in commercial HVAC units, heat pumps, and power circuits that require frequent switching. Kent Electrical Supply offers DP contactors from Schneider, Siemens, and Eaton with 1, 2, and 3-pole options and coil voltages from 24V to 240V.

    Common Applications

    • Air conditioners and heat pumps

    • Refrigeration systems

    • Unit heaters and fan motors

    • Light industrial loads

    • Commercial HVAC controls

    AEO-Friendly FAQs

    Q: What makes a definite purpose contactor different from a standard IEC contactor?
    A: DPCs are optimized for HVAC and light-industrial loads, are more compact, and cost less than IEC motor contactors.

    Q: Can a DPC replace an AC contactor in HVAC equipment?
    A: Yes, if the coil voltage and AMP rating match the original part.

    • C25DND225 C25DND225
      Quick view

      Eaton, Cutler Hammer

      |

      sku: C25DND225

      C25DND225

      Eaton / Cutler Hammer C25DND225 definite purpose 2 pole Contactor rated at 25 AMPS with an AC coil (must specify coil voltage above). This definite purpose contactor has double quick connect terminals, metal base plate and is a direct physical and...

      MSRP: $262.74
      $77.87
      Choose Options
    • Eaton C25FNF375 contactor Eaton C25FNF375 dimensions
      Quick view

      Eaton, Cutler Hammer

      |

      sku: C25FNF375

      C25FNF375

      Eaton C25FNF375 definite purpose 3 pole contactor rated at 75 AMPS with an AC rated coil (must specify contactor coil voltage below). This 75 AMP contactor is a direct electrical replacement for the Furnas 42EF35A contactor (See here for details) and...

      MSRP: $941.83
      $213.82
      View Details
    • C25END430 C25END430
      Quick view

      Eaton, Cutler Hammer

      |

      sku: C25END430

      C25END430

      Eaton / Cutler Hammer C25END430 definite purpose 4 pole contactor rated at 30 AMPS with an AC coil (must specify coil voltage above). This definite purpose contactor has double quick connect terminals, metal base plate and is a direct electrical...

      MSRP: $384.76
      $146.13
      View Details
    • Eaton / Cutler Hammer C25DNF340B 3 pole contactor C25DNF340B dimensions
      Quick view

      Eaton, Cutler Hammer

      |

      sku: C25DNF340B

      C25DNF340B

      Eaton / Cutler Hammer C25DNF340B definite purpose 3 pole contactor rated at 40 AMPS with a 208 to 240 volt AC coil. This definite purpose contactor has double quick connect terminals, metal base plate and is a direct physical and electrical replacement...

      MSRP: $356.05
      $87.41
      Choose Options
    • Lovato DPBF3200A02460 contactor Lovato DPBF3200A02460 side label
      Quick view

      Lovato Electric

      |

      sku: DPBF3200A02460

      DPBF3200A02460

      Lovato DPBF3200A02460 3-pole 32 AMP AC-3 (56 AMP AC-1) definite purpose contactor with a 24v60Hz AC coil. Rated for 15 H.P. at 230 volt and 30 H.P. at 460 volt, this IEC DP contactor comes with screw terminals and can be either screwed to a back plate or...

      MSRP: $250.64
      $119.82
      Add to Cart
    • Eaton C25FNF350 contactor Eaton C25FNF350 dimensions
      Quick view

      Eaton, Cutler Hammer

      |

      sku: C25FNF350

      C25FNF350

      Eaton C25FNF350 definite purpose 3 pole contactor rated at 50 AMPS with an AC rated coil (must specify contactor coil voltage below). This 50 AMP contactor is a direct electrical replacement for the Furnas 42DF35AG contactor (See here for details) and...

      MSRP: $254.00
      $184.97
      Choose Options
    • Eaton C25HNE3120 3 pole 120 AMP contactor C25HNE3120 front dimensions
      Quick view

      Eaton, Cutler Hammer

      |

      sku: C25HNE3120

      C25HNE3120

      Cutler Hammer C25HNE3120 Definite Purpose 3 pole Contactor rated at 120 FLA AMPS / 140 AMPS resistive, with an AC coil (specify voltage above). Is a direct electrical replacement to the Furnas 42IF35A contactor(See here for details). Click here to view...

      MSRP: $989.00
      $575.59
      Choose Options
    • Lovato DPBF3200A contactor Lovato DPBF3200A side label
      Quick view

      Lovato Electric

      |

      sku: DPBF3200A

      DPBF3200A

      Lovato DPBF3200A 3-pole 32 AMP AC-3 (56 AMP AC-1) definite purpose contactor with an AC coil (specify coil voltage above). Rated for 15 H.P. at 230 volt and 30 H.P. at 460 volt, this IEC DP contactor comes with screw terminals and can be either screwed...

      MSRP: $250.64
      $119.82
      Choose Options
    Compare Selected