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Eaton AE16 Series Three-Phase IEC Contactor/Starter for Motor Control

Eaton AE16 Series Three-Phase IEC Contactor/Starter for Motor Control

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Eaton AE16 Series Three-Phase IEC Contactor/Starter for Motor Control

The Eaton AE16 Series is a three-phase IEC contactor/starter engineered as an electromechanical switching device that makes and breaks power circuits for motors, lighting banks, and other heavy electrical loads in commercial and industrial facilities. As a core component of motor control centers and control panels, this Eaton contactor is built to deliver dependable, repeatable switching performance in demanding electrical control applications. The AE16 Series is available across multiple NEMA-equivalent frame sizes, from Size A through the larger Size C/D/H/L/M platform, letting panel builders match the contactor to the motor load being switched. It is designed to work as part of a coordinated control assembly, pairing with compatible overload relays and accessories to form a complete motor starter solution.

Key Features

  • Contactor Function: Provides reliable make-and-break switching of three-phase motor and load circuits within industrial control systems.
  • IEC Contactor/Starter Platform: Part of the Eaton AE16 Series, spanning frame sizes A, B, and C/D/H/L/M to cover a wide range of motor control loads.
  • Control Panel Integration: Designed to install into motor control centers, control panels, and starter enclosures as part of a coordinated control assembly.
  • Compatible Accessory Pairing: Configured to work alongside compatible overload relays and control accessories for complete motor starter protection.
  • Electromechanical Design: Built for repeatable switching cycles that support continuous industrial and commercial electrical operations.
  • Eaton Engineering: Manufactured by Eaton, a recognized supplier of electrical control and power distribution components.

Technical Specifications

  • Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Typical Applications

  • Motor Control Centers and Starter Panels
  • Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
  • Load and Motor Circuit Switching
  • Control Panel Retrofits and Upgrades
  • New Construction and Facility Maintenance Projects

Why Eaton?

Eaton is a trusted name in electrical control and power distribution equipment, supplying contactors and related components that electrical professionals depend on for dependable circuit switching. Choosing an Eaton AE16 Series contactor/starter means specifying a component designed to integrate cleanly with compatible overload relays and control accessories for code-compliant, professional-grade motor control assemblies. For facilities and panel builders standardizing on a single control platform, Eaton contactors offer a consistent building block across control panel designs, from Size A up through the larger Size C/D/H/L/M frames.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Type:
Contactor
Series:
AE16
Standards:
IEC
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Starters & Contactors

Eaton AE16ANS0TC – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the Eaton AE16 contactor a complete motor starter, or do I need an overload relay too?
The AE16 is the contactor half. It makes and breaks the power circuit, but it carries no motor overload protection on its own. To build a complete starter you add a compatible Eaton overload relay sized to the motor's full load amps. Panel builders order the two together; if you already have an overload relay block on the existing starter, the AE16 is the switching component that goes under it.
2) Which AE16 frame size do I order for my motor?
AE16 runs across three frame platforms: Size A, Size B, and the larger Size C/D/H/L/M group. Size A is the smallest frame for light loads, Size B steps up, and the C/D/H/L/M platform covers the bigger motor loads. You pick the frame from the horsepower and voltage of the motor being switched, then the specific model code within that frame, for example AE16ANS0TC in Size A, AE16BNS0AC in Size B, or AE16CNS0AC and up in the C/D/H/L/M group.
3) Is the Eaton AE16 an IEC contactor or a NEMA-rated one?
It is built to IEC standards, but Eaton sizes the AE16 range against NEMA-equivalent frames, so you will see it called out as Size A, Size B, or Size C/D/H/L/M. That matters on a spec sheet: if your drawing calls for a NEMA starter by size, the AE16 is an IEC device cross-referenced to that size rather than a NEMA-rated product. Confirm your panel spec accepts IEC construction before you substitute.
4) Can the AE16 contactor switch a lighting bank, or is it motors only?
Motors are the main application, but the AE16 is a three-phase electromechanical switching device that makes and breaks power circuits for lighting banks and other heavy loads as well. For lighting duty you are switching the contactor only, with no overload relay needed, since there is no motor to protect. Size the frame to the load current you are breaking.
5) What are the AE16 model numbers in the largest frame group?
The Size C/D/H/L/M platform covers AE16CNS0AC, AE16DNS0AC, AE16ENS0AC, AE16GNS0AB, AE16HNS0AB, AE16HNS0BB, AE16LN0A, AE16MN0A and AE16NN0A. Those letter positions step up through the frame range, so order by the exact catalog number rather than the frame group alone, because several distinct devices share that same frame designation.
6) Will an Eaton AE16 contactor work as a replacement in an existing motor control center?
Control panel retrofits and upgrades are one of the stated applications, and the AE16 installs into motor control centers, control panels and starter enclosures as part of a coordinated assembly. Match the replacement by exact catalog number where you can, since the mounting footprint and coil arrangement follow the specific frame. For a facility standardizing one platform across panels, the AE16 spans Size A through the C/D/H/L/M frames, so the same family covers small and large starters.
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