When motors are the heart of a system—conveyors, pumps, large fans—the control gear must be resilient. NOARK motor contactors, such as the Ex9C series, span frame sizes rated from 6 A up to 1000 A at 690 V AC3 and cater to full-voltage non-reversing (FVNR) and reversing (FVR) operations. You’ll want to check coil voltage (24 V DC / 230 V AC), number of poles (3-pole or 4-pole), and whether accessories—auxiliary contacts, mechanical interlocks, surge suppression—are compatible with your panel standard.
Beyond basic load switching, modern systems require modules that integrate logic, communication and protection. NOARK switching components and control electronics cater to these needs: compact power modules, interface relays, monitoring relays and motor starters come under this umbrella. For procurement teams: confirm the modular footprint (DIN-rail vs panel mount), the interface type (analog/digital inputs, bus protocol), and serviceability (replaceable modules vs entire unit swapout).
Machines increasingly require safety-rated control circuits. NOARK safety contactors and relays (e.g., Ex9CA/Ex9RCA series) are built for safety functions, featuring mechanically linked contacts conforming to IEC/UL 60947-5-1 Annex L.When specifying these modules: verify the number of contacts, response time, redundancy architecture (like separate channels), and diagnostic capabilities (status output, front LEDs). Mistakes here lead to regulatory non-compliance or longer certification times.
When you’re specifying control gear, make sure to verify:
Panel-builders and OEMs who standardise control gear on a single brand such as NOARK report fewer part-variants, streamlined documentation, and faster field service. One client reduced wiring and configuration time by 30 % after migrating to a consistent NOARK contactor/relay platform. The brand’s extensive accessory ecosystem (from auxiliary contacts to mechanical interlocks) further reduces customization and cost.
Bank of Lamps supplies the full NOARK control gear range—motor contactors, power modules, switching components, relays and interface devices—to industrial buyers, panel-builders and integrators across Europe.