Schneider Electric SE 8965RO12 Hoist Contactor

Schneider Electric’s Square D 8965RO12 hoist contactor is a Class 8965 reversing/hoist contactor designed for field installation on hoists and other small-motor applications. This 3‑pole, 3‑phase device is rated for 3 HP at 480 VAC and features an open style with pressure-wire terminals for compact wiring. The 8965RO12 family is offered in coil variants, including 8965RO12V01 with a 24 VAC coil and 8965RO12V02 with a 120 VAC coil, and coils are field-replaceable with field-installable auxiliary contacts available. It carries UL Listed and CSA Certified approvals. Schneider Electric notes end-of-commercialization for these references: 8965RO12V01 was discontinued on August 22, 2023, with end-of-service on September 15, 2023, and the product was listed as Non-Stock—Not normally stocked in distribution. The unit is designed to operate at 50 or 60 Hz with line voltages at 85%–110% of nominal, enabling use in standard hoist control circuits where a dedicated reversing/hoist contactor is needed.