Very heavy duty power control

Basically I am buying an Etek for my heavy and I am gonna need something to power it.

Now i could go for a full H bridge speed controller etc but that costs a fair bit of cash and I only need it to be turned on and off in one direction.

I have seen the 586 Series Solenoid on robot market place (http://robotcombat.com/marketplace_solenoids.htmlhttp://robotcombat.com/marketplace_solenoids.html) and this would seem ideal however it costs about the same to ship it as it does for the solenoid itself.

So is there anything on this side of the pond that is fairly cheap and yet can handle the same kinds of currents as the 586?

Hi Gary

I use Albright contactors in Supernova. It is used to turn on a 190mm dia Lynch at 36V. You are looking at 400A in short bursts. Does the job perfectly.

http://www.albright.co.ukhttp://www.albright.co.uk

Suren

http://www.team-supernova.co.ukwww.team-supernova.co.uk

Albright, handles any kind of power. The SW 80B with 12 to 120V DC coils are easely aquired and wont kill your wallet. Or the bigger one like used in Beta ,the 280 series.

fantastic suren, looks ideal

http://forums.delphiforums.com/THERFL/messages?msg=2031.13http://forums.delphiforums.com/THERF...es?msg=2031.13

Similar Question:
Which of the albrights would be cheapest to operate a fiesta starter motor (single direction)? and which would be cheapest to power a 24v CIM motor (also just single direction)? Both would need to take 24vdc to operate the coil.
Thanks in advance,
Matt.

Matt, you should just get in contact with Albright. They are really friendly and helped me right out

etek powered spinner, here i come! :)

:) will do. Does anyone know how much current the starter motor and the CIM use?
Just out of intrest gary, how much was the contactor you chose (just to give me an idea of price)?
Matt.

I may be getting mine for nothing so im not asking about price ;)

Matt. I pay for an Albright SW80 B about £ 28
The double trow double switch SW88B is about double as expensive but we used one for Project One to power a Fiesta stater on 24V. No problem whatsoever.