Allen-Bradley 100-C16A10 Three Pole Contactor

The Allen-Bradley 100-C16A10 is a 3-pole IEC contactor with a 16 A load rating and a 240 VAC, 60 Hz coil. This Rockwell Automation device uses screw-terminal connections on the line side and includes one normally open auxiliary contact for basic control wiring. It is part of the 100-C bulletin family, designed to switch three-phase loads in industrial panels, conveyors, pumps, fans, and other equipment where reliable motor control is required. Energizing the 240 V coil actuates the magnetic assembly to close all three main contacts, enabling safe remote or local start/stop control of the connected motor. The compact three-pole form factor supports straightforward integration into standard control schemes, and the auxiliary contact permits simple interlocking or feedback wiring in conventional PLC-based control systems. This model’s 16 A rating aligns with light-to-medium industrial motor loads typical in machinery and process lines, making it a common choice when a durable, widely supported IEC contactor is needed for 3-phase electric motors.