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What are positive-guided, force-guided or captive contacts?

April 26, 2017captive contacts

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What are positive-guided, force-guided or captive contacts?

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Positive-guided, force-guided or captive contacts are all different terms for a relay or contactor, which is mechanically forced to operate in a certain fashion. This is achieved by means of a mechanical drive bar, which forces the contacts to behave in the desired manner. Each contact in its open position must maintain a minimum clearance between the contact faces.