Relays & contactors

Buy relays & contactors

The lift in your apartment building, your thermostat, your car … you’ll find relays everywhere. Your forklift, stacker or reach truck will also no longer work with a defective relay or contactor. A quick replacement is therefore key.

At JVD Parts, you can choose from more than 70,000 products from reliable brands. Parts ordered today before 1 p.m. will be delivered within two working days. Take a look at our range of products, or contact us for information.

What is a relay?

Relays are electrical components that consist of an electromagnet. They switch an electric current on or off in response to an external electrical signal. Relays come in many different forms, depending, among other things, on their number of contacts, their operation and their coil voltage.

Relays are used to amplify a signal, to isolate current or to switch electrical devices remotely. The word relay is derived from the French verb 'relayer', meaning 'to pass' or 'to relay'. It is a reference to the coach house, where the stagecoach obtained new horses.

And what is a contactor?

A contactor or magnetic switch is a special type of relay. Contactors form the connection between the main circuit or power circuit on the one hand, and the auxiliary circuit or control circuit on the other. You will find contactors in machines, motors and switch panels, where they switch large electrical currents reliably and safely.

Relays and contactors: differences and similarities

Contactors are a type of relay. But, in addition to similarities, there are also differences.

• Most relays are used for smaller currents and for signal processing. Contactors switch larger electrical currents in industrial applications. 
• Relays are often activated by low-voltage control circuits, while contactors use a heavier control voltage. 
• Due to their sturdier loads, contactors have larger contacts and are physically sturdier.
  

Relays and contactors in your forklift, stacker or reach truck

Relays and contactors have hundreds of applications. They are also essential for your forklift, stacker or reach truck. Here are some of the functions they perform in your vehicle.

• Start-up: contactors switch the current from the starter motor to the main motor. 
• Control: relays process the signals in, among other things, the lighting, horns and sensors. 
• Safety: relays and contactors activate emergency stop signals or safety circuits.
  

Order your relay from JVD Parts

It’s best to replace a broken relay or a defective contactor as soon as possible to prevent your forklift, stacker or reach truck from standing idle. Enter your article number and order your new part. You’ll find a perfect match, or otherwise you’ll undoubtedly find an equivalent or better alternative. Feel free to contact us for help with your search.

JVD Parts exclusively offers electrical components from well-known brands such as Hangcha, Jungheinrich, CESAB, Toyota, Linde, Hyster, JLG, Genie, Haulotte and Manitou. What’s more, we have more than 70,000 components in stock. You can therefore be sure that you will quickly receive a high-quality replacement or spare part. If you place your order before 1 p.m., you will receive your new relay or contactor within 1 to 2 working days.

Looking for electrical components?

JVD Parts is a part of Joris Van Dijck N.V. For more than 60 years, we have been your professional partner for parts and accessories for vehicles such as forklifts, stackers and reach trucks. You’ll find all the best brands in our extensive stock, and you can always count on our high-quality service. Do you need help in choosing the right relays or contactors? Feel free to contact us.