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Motor overload relays

Adjustable motor overload protection, grouped into one family. Thermal and electronic series cover different current bands and starting duties.

LOVATO manufacturer family image
LOVATO family image; model-specific specifications vary. Manufacturer reference.
Range / configuration
0.1–630 A across thermal & electronic ranges
Catalogue brands
ABB · LOVATO · Schneider Electric · CHINT

APPLICATION GUIDE

Motor overload protection

Overload protection responds to motor operating conditions and is coordinated with short-circuit protection. The relay setting band, trip class and reset method must suit the motor duty. A matching ampere range alone does not establish mounting compatibility.

Typical applications: Motor starters for pumps, fans, compressors and production machinery.

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SELECTION AT A GLANCE

Range / configuration

0.1–630 A across thermal & electronic ranges

  • Thermal overload relays
  • electronic protection relays
  • direct or separate mounting

Schneider thermal options cover 0.1–150 A; electronic options extend to 630 A. LOVATO thermal series extend to 420 A. Brand ranges and mounting compatibility differ.

Manufacturer families & published data

Compare the named series against your requirement. These are catalogue references; stock and lead times are confirmed on enquiry. Similar headline ratings do not establish an interchangeable replacement.

ABB

Thermal overload relays

Motor protection; no generic 4P option

Choose the setting band and mounting combination from the selected relay series.

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Schneider Electric

TeSys overload relays

Thermal and electronic families

Thermal options cover 0.1–150 A; electronic protection families extend to 630 A.

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LOVATO

RF motor protection relays

Thermal relay families

Direct or independent mounting depends on the relay and contactor combination.

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CHINT

NXR thermal overload relays

Three-phase motor protection

Setting bands across the family cover 0.1–630 A; select the exact band and compatible mounting.

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Manufacturer references reviewed 2026-09-25. Images identify the manufacturer stated in their captions.

Information for your component enquiry

Send the following information so the family can be narrowed to a suitable series. For an existing installation, include the full device reference and clear photographs of the nameplate and connections.

  1. Motor full-load current
  2. start duration and starts per hour
  3. contactor series and reset requirements

Key selection checks: Motor current; trip class; reset strategy.

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Common questions

Does the listed range mean every option is in stock?

No. The range describes selected catalogue families. NPE confirms the exact series, configuration, stock and lead time against your enquiry.

Can I replace a component using its headline rating alone?

No. Check the full electrical duty, physical fit, interfaces and supported accessories. Send the installed reference so the intended function can be compared against the proposed component.

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