Westinghouse Electric 972697-D Mechanical Style Motor Starter

The Westinghouse Electric 972697-D Mechanical Style motor starter is an electromechanical control device that handles motor starting, stopping, switching, and overload protection for industrial AC motors. It follows Westinghouse Class 15-825.1 specifications and is built as a heavy-duty motor control assembly designed for panel- or enclosure-mounted installation in industrial motor control systems. This starter supports a wide range of applications, including manufacturing facilities, water treatment plants, HVAC systems, conveyors, compressors, pumps, and fans, delivering reliable protection for connected motors. As a legacy Westinghouse component, it is commonly found in existing installations and used as a replacement or maintenance part; common replacements include Eaton A200 Full Voltage Motor Starter, Siemens NEMA Motor Starter, and Schneider Electric TeSys NEMA Motor Starter.