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Are there special relays for high inrush currents?

Electronic ballasts, modern LED lighting, energy-saving lamps and power supplies typically have high inrush currents when switching, which can be up to 250 times the nominal current. ComatReleco offers special relays for high inrush currents:

  • CHI14 / CHI34: Zero-crossing switching, up to 800A inrush current for 800us
  • C7-W10: With tungsten pre-contact, up to 500A inrush current for 2.5ms
  • C10-A15: With silver-tin oxide contact, up to 120A inrush current for 20ms
  • CIM14: Time relay with zero-crossing switch, up to 800A inrush current for 800us