Product Description
Albright SW88-3 double-acting DC contactor rated for 12VDC intermittent duty, 100A thermal current, with M8 stud main terminals, silver alloy double-breaking main contacts, and proven mechanical endurance for motor reversing circuits in electric lift trucks and industrial vehicles. Cross-references include SW88 and SW88B-series, compatible with standard SW80-series paired motor reversing applications.
Specifications
Electrical
| Nominal Coil Voltage | 12VDC intermittent duty |
| Intermittent Current Rating (30% duty) | 185A at 12VDC |
| Intermittent Current Rating (40% duty) | 160A at 12VDC |
| Intermittent Current Rating (50% duty) | 140A at 12VDC |
| Intermittent Current Rating (60% duty) | 130A at 12VDC |
| Intermittent Current Rating (70% duty) | 120A at 12VDC |
| Main Contact Fault Breaking Capacity | 800A at 48VDC (no blowouts), 600A at 80VDC (with blowouts) |
| Coil Power Dissipation (intermittent) | 15–20 Watts |
Part Numbers
| Manufacturer Part Number | SW88-3 |
| OEM Part Number | SW88-3 |
Performance
| Service Life | >5,000,000 operations (mechanical) |
| Typical Pull-in Time (NO contacts close) | 20ms |
| Typical Drop-Out Time | 5ms (without suppression), 8–50ms (with suppression) |