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DC Magnetic Contactors for Battery, EV & DC Motor Control — 9A to 85A
KRIPAL manufactures DC magnetic contactors for battery systems, DC motor drives, EV charging and industrial DC control circuits. The UKD1 series (9A to 85A, 3 pole) is engineered for DC arc extinction — not repurposed AC hardware.
Coil options include 110V DC and 24V DC on select models. CE certified and exported factory direct to distributors and OEM customers worldwide.
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UKD1 Magnetic DC Contactor 9A-85A 110V dc Coil 3-Pole CE Certified
UKC1 DC Coil Contactor is an electromagnetic switching device specifically engineered for DC circuits.
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UKD1 Magnetic DC Contactor 22A 24V dc Coil 3-Pole CE Certified
UKC1 DC Coil Contactor is an electromagnetic switching device specifically engineered for DC circuits.
Ask a QuoteDC Magnetic Contactor Selection Guide for Direct Current Systems
Efficient DC switching requires specialized arc extinguishing mechanisms due to the absence of a natural zero-crossing point in DC waveforms. The KRIPAL UKD1 series leverages advanced magnetic blowout technology and reinforced arc chutes to deliver superior arc suppression. Designed for mission-critical applications—including battery energy storage systems (BESS), Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), and industrial DC motor control—our contactors provide the robust isolation and load management reliability that modern high-voltage DC systems demand.
Technical Specifications of the UKD1 DC Magnetic Contactor Series
Magnetic Blowout Architecture
Integrates specialized DC arc chutes utilizing localized magnetic fields to rapidly stretch and extinguish electrical arcs, maximizing contact longevity during high-load breaking operations.
Current Rating Range: 9A to 85A
Accommodates a distinct range of direct current loads. This DC magnetic contactor scales efficiently from low-power battery isolation circuits up to medium-capacity DC motor drives and distribution buses.
DC Control Coil Specifications
Features a 110V DC standard configuration for primary industrial control panels, alongside a dedicated 24V DC option specific to the UKD1-22A model for low-voltage automation systems.
3-Pole Configuration
Deploys a standard 3-pole hardware layout suitable for complex DC bus routing, mechanical interlocking, and customized current-sharing wiring methodologies.
Global Regulatory Compliance
Holds comprehensive CE certification. Meets strict European and international standards for direct current switching, facilitating seamless integration for export-oriented OEM manufacturers.
From Battery Storage to EV Charging: DC Contactor in the Field
KRIPAL UKD1 DC magnetic contactors handle direct current switching where arc suppression is critical, deployed in renewable energy storage containers, electric vehicle charging stations, and industrial DC drive cabinets across global energy and transport infrastructure projects.
Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage (BESS)
UKD1 contactors provide DC side switching in containerized battery storage for grid frequency regulation and peak shaving. Magnetic blowout arc chambers sustain 24/7 charge-discharge cycling without contact weld failures that plague standard AC rated contactors pressed into DC service.
Public EV DC Fast Charging Infrastructure
DC contactors manage power delivery between rectifier stacks and charging cables in 150kW+ fast charging stations along highway corridors. 3-pole configuration enables parallel pole wiring for higher DC current capacity without upsizing to a larger contactor frame.
Crane Hoist and DC Traction Motor Drives
UKD1 contactors switch DC series motors in overhead crane hoists, electric forklift drive systems, and automated warehouse shuttle vehicles. Magnetic blowout ensures clean arc interruption under frequent reversing and plugging duty that generates severe DC arc conditions.
Power Your DC Project with Factory Direct Supply
- DC Application Review: Send us your system voltage, continuous current, and duty cycle requirements. Our engineers recommend the optimal contactor with arc chamber verification and coil voltage selection.
- Certification for DC Standards: Request CE and IEC compliance documentation specific to DC switching applications for your target installation jurisdictions.
- Project Volume Pricing: Contact our export team for BESS and charging infrastructure project pricing with coordinated multi-batch delivery schedules.
DC Contactor Manufacturing: Specialized Lines, Global Reach
KRIPAL operates a dedicated DC contactor production cell separate from the AC contactor line, with specialized magnetic blowout assembly stations, DC-specific coil winding parameters, and DC load bank testing that AC production lines cannot replicate for DC switching products.
Magnetic Blowout Assembly Expertise
The arc chamber magnets that define DC contactor performance are assembled and verified on dedicated fixtures. Each unit’s blowout field polarity and magnet gap are checked before the contactor enters final assembly, a quality step that AC-only manufacturers skip.
DC-Specific Coil Design
Unlike AC contactors where coil impedance limits current naturally, DC coils must handle continuous DC voltage without a naturally limiting impedance curve. KRIPAL DC coils are wound with gauge and turns ratios optimized for sustained DC energization without thermal degradation.
DC Load Bank Endurance Verification
Every production batch undergoes DC switching tests at rated voltage and current on resistive-inductive DC load banks that simulate real BESS and EV charger operating conditions, not the AC load banks that AC contactor manufacturers use as a shortcut.
Project-Phased Delivery for Energy Infrastructure
For BESS container and charging station projects with multi-phase deployment, KRIPAL warehouses finished contactors and releases against your site installation schedule. Avoids on-site storage security risks and reduces working capital tied up in early-delivered components.
Low-Volume DC Project Flexibility
Unlike multinationals that enforce 500+ unit MOQ on DC contactors, KRIPAL accepts project quantities from 50 units upward. This serves specialized DC drive manufacturers and prototype BESS integrators who cannot justify large minimum orders.
DC Application Documentation Package
Every export shipment includes DC-specific test reports showing arc interruption waveforms at rated voltage and current, coil thermal imaging under continuous duty, and certificates of origin formatted for renewable energy equipment customs tariff codes.
Private Label for Energy Equipment OEMs
Your branded part numbers laser-marked on the contactor body, matching your BESS container or charger station documentation. KRIPAL’s name stays off the product, supporting your brand as the equipment manufacturer.
Direct DC Engineering Dialogue
BESS integrators and EV infrastructure OEMs communicate directly with KRIPAL engineers who specialize in DC arc suppression, not a generalist support queue. Technical questions about DC switching parameters receive informed responses without escalation delays.
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