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a contactor is generally looks like a small box connected to an electric circuit. it is what controls electricity flow to a motor. in the middle is normally a way to push in the contactor to manually check to see if either the motor works or if you have electricity.
As well as motors, contactors also have kW and Ampere ratings. Have a look on the name plate of your motor and you will see its maximum current draw (amps). Select a contactor with a current rating greater than this.
With a contactor we can control the power connection to the motor (power on/off). A typical AC contactor comes with 4 terminals aside (L1,L2,L3,A). 'A' has A1,A2 terminals which are of the magnetizing coil. By magnetizing & demagnetizing A1-A2 coil, power line connections to motor can either be made or broken. This is a simple DOL (Direct On Line) application. Further, reverse/forward circuits and star-delta circuits can be constructed based on the requirement. A contactor's role in whatever application is 'making or breaking' the contact. The coil supply can either be AC or DC.
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