Schneider Electric 8502-SBO2 General Purpose Contactor

Schneider Electric's Square D 8502-SBO2 General Purpose Contactor is a compact, open-type, three-pole Type S NEMA contactor designed for general control panel switching where overload protection is provided separately. The Size 0, nonreversing device uses a 120 VAC coil (8502SBO2V02S variant) to switch load currents, with a continuous rating of 18 A and a 5 HP rating at 575 VAC. It carries a short-circuit current rating up to 100 kA at 575 VAC, enabling reliable starts for demanding loads. This contactor is intended to switch heating loads, capacitors, transformers, and electric motors, and it belongs to Schneider Electric's Type S family, known for straightforward integration with standard control circuits and durable performance in industrial applications.