Magnetic Contactor Price in Pakistan 2026 — CJX2s 9A to 265A Buyer Guide
Magnetic contactors are the unsung workhorses of Pakistani electrical installations — every motor over 1 HP, every irrigation tubewell, every 5-tonne AC, every workshop lathe, every irrigation set runs through one. Get the size right and the contactor outlasts the motor. Get it wrong and you replace contacts every six months while paying for the privilege.
This guide breaks down magnetic contactor pricing in Pakistan for 2026 by amperage, coil voltage, and pole count — covering CJX2s and YCC series (CNC's range), the three real failure modes Pakistani installers see, and the sizing rules that match Pakistani grid behaviour. Skip to the price table if you already know what you want.
What is a magnetic contactor?
A magnetic contactor is an electromechanical switch designed to open and close high-current circuits under a control signal. Pressing a button or sending a 24V or 230V signal energises a small coil — the coil's magnetic field pulls a moving armature that closes (or opens) the main contacts carrying the load current. When the signal drops, a spring snaps the contacts open.
The point: a 6 mA control signal switches a 250 A motor. That's the leverage. Without contactors, every appliance switch would have to physically carry full load current — impractical above ~16 A.
Three core uses in Pakistan:
- Motor control: tubewells, water pumps, factory machines
- HVAC: central AC chillers, ducted compressors, package units
- Capacitor banks: power-factor correction in industrial DBs
CNC magnetic contactor range — CJX2s and YCC
CNC sells two parallel families, both compatible with standard DIN-rail mounting and the same wiring footprint.
| Series | Range | Coil voltages | Pole count | IEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJX2s | 9 A – 95 A | 24V, 110V, 230V, 380V AC | 3-pole (NO) + auxiliary | 60947-4-1 |
| YCC | 12 A – 265 A | 230V, 380V AC | 3-pole + DC compatible variants | 60947-4-1 |
For Pakistani residential and light-commercial work (up to a 15 HP motor), CJX2s covers everything. YCC starts where CJX2s ends — anything over 100 A or 25 HP heads to YCC.
Magnetic contactor price in Pakistan 2026 — full table
Prices below are wholesale-direct from cncelectric.pk, in PKR, inclusive of GST, valid June 2026.
| Model | Current | Motor HP | Coil | Price PKR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJX2s-09 | 9 A | 2.2 kW / 3 HP | 230V AC | 1,400 |
| CJX2s-12 | 12 A | 3 kW / 4 HP | 230V AC | 1,700 |
| CJX2s-18 | 18 A | 4 kW / 5.5 HP | 230V AC | 1,950 |
| CJX2s-25 | 25 A | 5.5 kW / 7.5 HP | 230V AC | 2,400 |
| CJX2s-32 | 32 A | 7.5 kW / 10 HP | 230V AC | 3,150 |
| CJX2s-40 | 40 A | 11 kW / 15 HP | 230V AC | 3,950 |
| CJX2s-50 | 50 A | 15 kW / 20 HP | 230V AC | 4,800 |
| CJX2s-65 | 65 A | 18.5 kW / 25 HP | 230V AC | 5,950 |
| CJX2s-80 | 80 A | 22 kW / 30 HP | 230V AC | 7,400 |
| CJX2s-95 | 95 A | 30 kW / 40 HP | 230V AC | 9,100 |
| YCC1-115 | 115 A | 37 kW / 50 HP | 230V/380V AC | 13,500 |
| YCC1-150 | 150 A | 45 kW / 60 HP | 230V/380V AC | 18,800 |
| YCC1-185 | 185 A | 55 kW / 75 HP | 230V/380V AC | 24,500 |
| YCC1-225 | 225 A | 75 kW / 100 HP | 230V/380V AC | 32,000 |
| YCC1-265 | 265 A | 90 kW / 120 HP | 230V/380V AC | 38,000 |
For 24V or 110V coils, add ~PKR 200–500 depending on rating.
How to size a contactor for a Pakistani motor
The contactor rating must equal or exceed the motor's full-load current (FLC) — but Pakistani conditions add two safety factors most installers miss.
Step 1 — Read the motor nameplate
Every Pakistani motor has a steel plate riveted to its body. Look for these three values:
- Power (kW or HP) — e.g. 5.5 kW or 7.5 HP
- FLC (full-load current) — usually in amps, e.g. 12 A
- Voltage — 220 V or 380/400 V
Step 2 — Add Pakistani derating
Pakistani distribution voltage sags during peak load. A motor designed for 220 V running at 195 V draws more current to deliver the same torque (V×I = constant for resistive component). Expect 15–20% higher current than nameplate during voltage sag.
Add ambient temperature: contactor coils run hotter in Lahore's 47°C summer than in IEC's 40°C reference. Derate by another 5–10%.
Net safety factor: 25–30% above nameplate FLC.
Step 3 — Match to next step up in catalogue
Example: motor nameplate FLC = 12 A. Add 30% = 15.6 A. Round up to next standard catalogue rating = 18 A. Pick CJX2s-18. PKR 1,950.
Quick lookup for Pakistani applications
| Application | Typical FLC | Recommended contactor |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5-ton split AC | 7-8 A | CJX2s-12 or CJX2s-18 |
| 2-ton split AC | 10-11 A | CJX2s-18 |
| 5-ton package AC | 22-25 A | CJX2s-32 |
| 1 HP single-phase tubewell | 5-6 A | CJX2s-09 |
| 2 HP single-phase tubewell | 10-11 A | CJX2s-18 |
| 5 HP 3-phase tubewell | 9-11 A | CJX2s-12 or 18 |
| 10 HP factory motor | 18-22 A | CJX2s-32 |
| 25 HP factory motor | 45-50 A | CJX2s-65 |
| 50 HP industrial motor | 85-95 A | YCC1-115 |
Three failure modes Pakistani installers see (and how to prevent each)
1. Undersized contactor — burnt contacts within 6 months
Most common. Installer reads "5 HP" off the motor plate and picks a CJX2s-12 because "5 HP is small". Reality: the motor draws 18 A under load + voltage-sag derating means the contactor sees 22 A. Contacts pit. After 6 months they weld momentarily and the motor doesn't start cleanly. Replace with CJX2s-32 from day one and the contactor will outlast the motor.
2. Wrong coil voltage — coil burns out within weeks
Pakistani control circuits run on 24 V DC, 110 V AC, 230 V AC, or 380 V AC depending on the application. Buying a 230 V coil and wiring it across 380 V phase-to-phase burns the coil in days. Always confirm coil voltage matches the control circuit. CNC clearly marks coil voltage on the body and ships a coil-voltage sticker.
3. No overload relay — motor burns when contactor is fine
A magnetic contactor is a switch — it does not protect the motor from stall, single-phase loss, or thermal overload. You must pair it with a thermal overload relay (commonly NR2 or LR2 series) mounted under the contactor. Set the overload to 1.05× motor FLC. Without this, the motor burns first and the contactor takes the customer's complaint.
Wiring a magnetic contactor in a Pakistani DB box
3-wire starter circuit (most common)
Power: L1, L2, L3 from the upstream MCCB to contactor terminals 1, 3, 5. Load: motor terminals U, V, W from contactor terminals 2, 4, 6.
Control: a normally-open START push-button latched in via the contactor's NO auxiliary contact. A normally-closed STOP push-button in series. A normally-closed thermal overload contact for emergency cut-out.
L1 --o STOP --o[NO START parallel with NO aux]--o overload NC --o A1 (coil)
A2 (coil) -- NDirect-online vs. star-delta
For motors above 10 HP on Pakistani 3-phase, the direct-online start draws 5–7× FLC for 2–3 seconds. This pulls the distribution voltage down briefly. For motors above 15 HP, use star-delta starting — two contactors plus a star-delta timer. Reduces inrush to ~2.5× FLC.
For solar irrigation pumps
Use a DC-compatible YCC1 contactor if the source is DC from the solar array. For AC pumps fed via an inverter, normal AC contactors are fine.
CNC vs Schneider vs Chint vs Lovato — honest comparison
| CNC CJX2s | Schneider TeSys | Chint NXC | Lovato BF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 A price (PKR) | 1,400 | 4,200 | 1,650 | 3,800 |
| 25 A price (PKR) | 2,400 | 7,800 | 2,950 | 6,500 |
| 65 A price (PKR) | 5,950 | 21,500 | 7,500 | 17,500 |
| IEC certification | 60947-4-1 | 60947-4-1 | 60947-4-1 | 60947-4-1 |
| Mechanical life (cycles) | 10 million | 15 million | 10 million | 10 million |
| Electrical life AC-3 | 1.5 million | 1.6 million | 1.0 million | 1.3 million |
| Warranty in PK | 5 years | 2 years | 1 year | 2 years |
| Counterfeits on Hall Road | rare | common | common | uncommon |
Schneider's TeSys series is genuinely engineered better — longer mechanical life, slightly tighter manufacturing tolerances. The 3× price premium is hard to justify for residential or light-commercial work in Pakistan unless the equipment is mission-critical (hospital, data centre, large factory).
The bigger risk on Schneider in Pakistan is counterfeits — Hall Road has good fakes that look identical but use stamped-steel contacts instead of silver-cadmium. If you must have Schneider, buy from an authorised distributor like ABB Pakistan or Schneider's local rep — never from Hall Road shops.
Related products and reading
- Pair the contactor with a CNC MCB or MCCB for short-circuit protection.
- For motor overload protection see thermal overload relays (NR2/LR2 series).
- For solar applications, add a DC SPD upstream.
- Building a complete factory switchgear stack? See the CNC industrial switchgear roadmap.
- Power-factor correction with capacitor-bank contactors? See our shunt capacitor primer.
FAQ
What is the cheapest magnetic contactor in Pakistan in 2026?
CNC CJX2s-09 (9A) at PKR 1,400 from cncelectric.pk. Suitable for motors up to 3 HP. Genuine IEC 60947-4-1 certified, 5-year warranty.
What's the difference between AC1, AC3 and AC4 ratings?
AC1 = resistive loads (heaters). AC3 = motor switching (the typical category for Pakistani installations). AC4 = motor inching/jogging where the contactor breaks the motor in mid-rotation — higher electrical wear. For most uses, look at the AC3 rating.
Do I need different contactors for single-phase and 3-phase?
Same body. For single-phase, you only use two of the three main poles. For 3-phase, all three. Auxiliary contacts work either way.
How do I know if a contactor is genuine CNC?
Genuine CNC contactors have laser-etched serial numbers on the side, silver-cadmium contacts (visible when you look down the throat), and ship with a holographic warranty card. Counterfeits use stamped steel contacts and inkjet serial numbers that smudge.
Can I use the same contactor for a 5 HP tubewell and a 5 HP factory motor?
Functionally yes — the FLC is the same. But factory motors switch on/off many times per shift, so pick a CJX2s-25 (one size up) for longer electrical life. Tubewells switch on/off less often, so CJX2s-18 is fine.
Need help selecting the right contactor for your installation?
Send your motor nameplate (or even just the HP rating and voltage) on WhatsApp to +92 326 1111 376. We'll size the contactor and the matching overload relay. Free Pakistan-wide delivery on orders over PKR 5,000.