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Thermistor overload relay

Industrial thermistor overload relay engineered for motor protection in Virtus Equipment and ZERMA America shredders and granulators. Features advanced temperature-based monitoring that detects motor winding overheating before damage occurs. Designed for precise thermal protection with fast response to abnormal operating conditions. Essential safety component for preventing costly motor burnout and extending equipment service life. Provides reliable overload protection in demanding material processing applications with adjustable trip settings for various motor configurations.

Description

The Thermistor Overload Relay represents advanced motor protection technology specifically designed for Virtus Equipment and ZERMA America material processing systems. This precision-engineered thermal monitoring component provides superior motor protection by directly sensing winding temperature through thermistor sensors, ensuring reliable detection of overheating conditions before motor damage occurs in demanding industrial applications.

Additional information

Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 5 × 4 × 2 in
Technical Specifications:
SKU: 80005820
Type: Thermistor motor protection relay
Protection Method: Direct motor winding temperature sensing via thermistor sensors
Trip Class: Adjustable thermal protection settings
Reset Options: Manual or automatic reset configuration
Mounting: DIN rail installation
Operating Environment: Industrial control panel applications
Status Indication: Visual trip and operational status display
Control Voltage: Industrial control voltage compatible
Key Features:
Direct Temperature Sensing: Thermistor sensors mounted in motor windings provide accurate real-time temperature monitoring
Fast Response Protection: Rapid detection of overheating conditions prevents motor damage from overload situations
Adjustable Trip Settings: Configurable temperature thresholds accommodate various motor sizes and applications
Superior Protection: More accurate than conventional bimetallic overload relays by monitoring actual winding temperature
Manual or Automatic Reset: Flexible reset options allow customization for specific operational requirements
Visual Indication: Clear trip status display enables quick fault diagnosis and troubleshooting
Industrial-Grade Construction: Robust design withstands harsh manufacturing environments and continuous operation
DIN Rail Mounting: Standard mounting configuration simplifies installation in control panels
Applications: Critical motor protection component for granulators, shredders, and material processing equipment used in plastic recycling, manufacturing scrap recovery, and waste processing operations. Essential for protecting expensive drive motors from thermal damage caused by overloading, jamming, bearing failures, or inadequate cooling. Ideal for recycling facilities, injection molding plants, extrusion operations, blow molding facilities, and manufacturing environments where motor reliability is critical for production continuity. Perfect for applications requiring superior motor protection beyond conventional overload relays, particularly in high-value motor installations where preventing burnout reduces downtime and maintenance costs. Suitable for single-phase and three-phase motor applications in material processing equipment.
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