Product Description
SW88-125L is a DC motor reversing contactor with 12VDC coil, designed for electric lift trucks and forklift DC drive motor applications. Features one normally open contact, silver alloy contacts, and base mounting with M8 stud terminals. Suitable for 12VDC circuits up to 300A current rating.
Specifications
Electrical
| Nominal Coil Voltage | 12VDC |
| Contact Configuration | Single Normally Open (1NO) |
| Current Rating | Up to 300A |
| Switching Capability | Rated for DC power circuits used in electric lift trucks |
| Contact Material | Silver Alloy |
| Terminal Type | M8 thread stud terminal |
| Mounting | Base mount design |
Part Numbers
| Manufacturer Part Number | SW88-125L |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the electrical specifications for the 0000-SW88-125L?
A: The 0000-SW88-125L is a DC motor reversing contactor with 12VDC nominal coil voltage, single normally open (1NO) contact configuration, and rated for 300A current switching capability in DC power circuits. It features silver alloy contacts, M8 thread stud terminals, and base mounting design optimized for electric lift truck and forklift DC drive motor applications.
Q: What lift truck and forklift brands are the 0000-SW88-125L compatible with?
A: The 0000-SW88-125L is compatible with 12VDC electric lift trucks and forklifts from Crown, Toyota, Raymond, Yale, Hyster, and other manufacturers using Albright SW88 series contactors. Verify your equipment uses 12VDC circuits and has M8 terminal connections before ordering.
Q: Why does the 0000-SW88-125L have a 300A rating when most similar contactors are 100A?
A: The 0000-SW88-125L is designed for high-current DC motor applications requiring up to 300A switching capacity, typical in heavy-duty lift trucks, truck-mounted lifts, or dual-motor configurations. The higher current rating allows it to handle peak inrush current and sustained high-load motor operation without contact degradation.
Q: How do silver alloy contacts in the 0000-SW88-125L handle high-current switching?
A: Silver alloy contacts provide superior conductivity and resistance to arcing at high currents, critical in 300A DC motor switching applications. This material prevents excessive voltage drop and heat generation that would occur with standard contacts, reducing risk of contact welding or failure under peak current conditions.
Q: When should the 0000-SW88-125L be replaced?
A: Replace the 0000-SW88-125L if the contactor fails to engage when commanded, if the motor does not start or respond to control inputs, if contacts weld together preventing motor disengagement, if visible burning or arcing occurs, or if coil does not energize at 12VDC. High-current cycling accelerates wear; monitor for performance degradation in heavy-use equipment.