The Schneider XALK178F is a 3 pole, vacuum contactor rated for 30 kW at 400 V. It is a standard contactor suitable for application in the control circuit of motors and lighting. It is designed for motor starter applications such as hoists, fans, pumps, compressors and conveyors. This contactor is rated for a maximum current of 127 A and has built-in thermal overload protection. It has a power factor of 0.80, making it well suited for use in control circuits. The XALK178F includes an auxiliary contact block for control circuit safety. The contactor also has a wide operating temperature range and is UL approved.