Standard delivery
£8 ex VAT · free over £200UK parcel delivery is £8 ex VAT, or free on orders over £200 ex VAT.
Heavier items may be charged at a weight-based or pallet rate, shown at checkout.
1SBL291005R8400 ABB AFC38-30-00K-84 – AFC38 38A 3 Pole AC Operated Contactor No Auxiliary Contact Push-in spring terminals
ABB 1SBL291005R8400 AFC38-30-00K-84 is a 3-pole 38 A power contactor with an 18.5 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V, a 110 V AC 50 Hz / 110–120 V AC 60 Hz electromagnetic coil and Push-In terminals for industrial motor control.
£117.62
Why Choose the ABB 1SBL291005R8400 AFC38-30-00K-84 Contactor?
The ABB 1SBL291005R8400, model AFC38-30-00K-84, is a compact and reliable 3-pole power contactor designed for switching three-phase motors and industrial power circuits. As part of the ABB AFC contactor series, it combines conventional AC electromagnetic coil operation with Push-In terminal technology, making it well suited to machinery, control panels and industrial automation systems.
Designed for industrial motor starting and power switching, the AFC38-30-00K-84 provides a rated operational current of 38 A at AC-3, 400 V and supports three-phase motors up to 18.5 kW at 400 V AC. For general power switching under AC-1 utilisation, the contactor provides a rated operational current of 50 A at 400 V.
The contactor features a 110 V AC 50 Hz / 110–120 V AC 60 Hz control coil, three normally open main contacts and Push-In terminals for fast and secure wiring. Its compact block-type construction allows straightforward installation in electrical panels and can be expanded using ABB auxiliary contact blocks and other compatible accessories.
Key Advantages
- Compact 3-pole contactor for industrial motor control and power switching.
- 18.5 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V for industrial machinery.
- 38 A AC-3 rated operational current at 400 V.
- 50 A AC-1 rated operational current at 400 V.
- 110 V AC 50 Hz / 110–120 V AC 60 Hz electromagnetic coil.
- Push-In terminals support quick, secure and maintenance-friendly wiring.
- Three normally open main contacts for three-phase load switching.
- Expandable with ABB auxiliary contact blocks and compatible accessories.
Key Features
- ABB AFC38 contactor series.
- AFC38-30-00K-84 contactor configuration.
- 3 normally open main power contacts.
- 38 A rated operational current at AC-3, 400 V.
- 50 A rated operational current at AC-1, 400 V.
- 18.5 kW rated operational power at AC-3, 400 V.
- 110 V AC 50 Hz / 110–120 V AC 60 Hz electromagnetic control coil.
- Main circuit rated operational voltage up to 690 V IEC.
- 600 V UL main circuit rating.
- 25 hp motor capability at 480 V AC under UL ratings.
- Push-In terminal technology for convenient panel wiring.
- Block-type design compatible with add-on ABB auxiliary contacts and accessories.
Reliable Motor Switching for Industrial Automation
Power contactors such as the ABB AFC38-30-00K-84 provide electrically controlled switching of motors and other high-current electrical loads. Energising the electromagnetic coil closes the three normally open main contacts, allowing industrial equipment to be started and stopped remotely through a lower-power control circuit.
The ABB AFC platform is designed for AC-controlled applications and combines dependable electromagnetic operation with compact block-type construction. The AFC38-30-00K-84 adds Push-In terminal technology for efficient panel wiring, while compatibility with ABB auxiliary contacts and accessories provides flexibility for signalling, interlocking and more complex automation arrangements.
Typical Applications
- Three-phase industrial motor starting and stopping.
- Conveyors and material handling systems.
- Pumps, fans and ventilation equipment.
- Compressors and processing machinery.
- Industrial control panels and switchgear assemblies.
- Production and packaging machinery.
- General industrial power switching.
- OEM machinery and factory automation systems.
Technical Specifications
Tick the specs you need, then view products that match.
| Terminal Type | Push-in | |
|---|---|---|
| Current | 38 A | |
| Power | 18.5 kW | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Auxiliary Contacts | None | |
| Current AC-1 | 50 A | |
| Manufacturer | ABB | |
| Series | AFC Contactors | |
| Model | AFC38-30-00K-84 | |
| Part number | 1SBL291005R8400 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Main contacts | 3 NO / 0 NC | |
| Built-in auxiliary contacts | 0 NO / 0 NC | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 400 V | 18.5 kW | |
| Rated operational current AC-3 at 400 V | 38 A | |
| Rated operational current AC-1 at 400 V | 50 A | |
| UL motor rating at 480 V AC | 25 hp | |
| UL general-use current | 45 A | |
| Main circuit rated operational voltage | 690 V IEC / 600 V UL | |
| Control supply voltage at 50 Hz | 110 V AC | |
| Control supply voltage at 60 Hz | 110–120 V AC | |
| Actuating voltage type | AC | |
| Terminal type | Push-In terminals | |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 92.3 × 45 × 86 mm | |
| Net weight | approx. 0.356 kg | |
| EAN / GTIN | 3471523015111 | |
| Standards | IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60947-4-1 and CSA C22.2 No. 60947-4-1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABB 1SBL291005R8400 used for?
The ABB 1SBL291005R8400 is a 3-pole power contactor primarily designed for switching three-phase motors and other industrial electrical loads in machinery, control panels and automation systems.
What motor power can the AFC38-30-00K-84 control?
The contactor is rated for three-phase motor loads up to 18.5 kW at 400 V under AC-3 utilisation.
What is the coil voltage of the ABB AFC38-30-00K-84?
The contactor uses an electromagnetic coil rated at 110 V AC at 50 Hz and 110–120 V AC at 60 Hz.
What is the rated current of the AFC38-30-00K-84?
The contactor has a rated operational current of 38 A at AC-3, 400 V and 50 A at AC-1, 400 V.
What type of terminals does the AFC38-30-00K-84 use?
The AFC38-30-00K-84 uses Push-In terminals, providing fast and secure conductor connections for industrial control panel wiring.
Trusted by Industrial Automation Professionals
ABB AFC contactors provide dependable motor starting and power switching for industrial machinery and automation systems, combining robust electromagnetic operation, compact construction and practical Push-In connection technology.
