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    • 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.

    • C25END425A C25END425A
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      Eaton, Cutler Hammer

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      sku: C25END425A

      C25END425A

      Eaton / Cutler Hammer C25END425A definite purpose 4 pole contactor rated at 25 AMPS with a 120 volt AC coil. This definite purpose contactor has double quick connect terminals, metal base plate and is a direct electrical replacement for the...

      MSRP: $340.25
      $139.31
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    • Eaton C25FNF350C contactor Eaton C25FNF350C dimensions
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      Eaton, Cutler Hammer

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      sku: C25FNF350C

      C25FNF350C

      Eaton C25FNF350C definite purpose 3 pole contactor rated at 50 AMPS with a 480v60Hz AC coil. This 50 AMP contactor is a direct electrical replacement for the Furnas 42DF35AH contactor (See here for details) and comes with double quick connect terminals,...

      MSRP: $254.00
      $184.97
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    • Eaton C25FNF350T contactor Eaton C25FNF350T dimensions
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      Eaton, Cutler Hammer

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      sku: C25FNF350T

      C25FNF350T

      Eaton C25FNF350T definite purpose 3 pole contactor rated at 50 AMPS with a 24v60Hz AC coil. This 50 AMP contactor is a direct electrical replacement for the Furnas 42DF35AJ contactor (See here for details) and comes with double quick connect terminals,...

      MSRP: $254.00
      $184.97
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    • Eaton C25FNF360C contactor Eaton C25FNF360C dimensions
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      Eaton, Cutler Hammer

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      sku: C25FNF360C

      C25FNF360C

      Eaton C25FNF360C definite purpose 3 pole contactor rated at 60 AMPS with a 480v60Hz AC coil. This 60 AMP contactor is a direct electrical replacement for the Furnas 42EF35AH contactor (See here for details) and comes with double quick connect terminals,...

      MSRP: $710.67
      $176.89
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    • Lovato DPBF3200A12060 contactor Lovato DPBF3200A12060 side label
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      sku: DPBF3200A12060

      DPBF3200A12060

      Lovato DPBF3200A12060 3-pole 32 AMP AC-3 (56 AMP AC-1) definite purpose contactor with a 120v60Hz 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...

      MSRP: $250.64
      $119.82
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    • Eaton C25DND230R contactor Eaton C25DND230R dimensions
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      Eaton, Cutler Hammer

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      sku: C25DND230R

      C25DND230R

      Eaton / Cutler Hammer C25DND230R definite purpose 2 pole contactor rated at 30 AMPS with a 12v50/60Hz AC coil. This definite purpose contactor has double quick connect terminals, metal base plate and is a direct physical and electrical replacement for...

      MSRP: $262.74
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    • C25DNF240C C25DNF240C
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      Eaton, Cutler Hammer

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      sku: C25DNF240C

      C25DNF240C

      Eaton / Cutler Hammer C25DNF240C definite purpose 2 pole contactor rated at 40 AMPS with a 440/480 volt AC coil. This definite purpose contactor has double quick connect terminals, metal base plate and is a direct physical and electrical replacement for...

      MSRP: $310.12
      $120.54
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    • C25END430T C25END430T
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      Eaton, Cutler Hammer

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      sku: C25END430T

      C25END430T

      Eaton / Cutler Hammer C25END430T definite purpose 4 pole contactor rated at 30 AMPS with a 24 volt 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
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    • Lovato DPBF0910A23060 contactor Lovato DPBF0910A23060 front dimensions
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      sku: DPBF0910A23060

      DPBF0910A23060

      Lovato DPBF0910A23060 3-pole 9 AMP AC-3 (25 AMP AC-1) definite purpose contactor with a 230 volt AC coil. Rated for 3 H.P. at 230 volt and 5 H.P. at 460 volt, this IEC DP contactor comes with 1 normally open (N.O.) base mounted auxiliary contact, screw...

      MSRP: $137.45
      $58.74
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    • Lovato DPBF1810A024 contactor Lovato DPBF1810A024 side label
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      Lovato Electric

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      sku: DPBF1810A024

      DPBF1810A024

      Lovato DPBF1810A024 3-pole 18 AMP AC-3 (32 AMP AC-1) definite purpose contactor with a 24v50/60Hz AC coil. Rated for 5 H.P. at 230 volt and 10 H.P. at 460 volt, this IEC DP contactor comes with 1 normally open (N.O.) base mounted auxiliary contact, screw...

      MSRP: $198.89
      $76.77
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