When you're building or repairing an industrial control panel, the relay or contactor you choose has to match the job. Do you need to energize a motor with a power contactor, or do you need a timed delay in a pneumatic-electric circuit? The two products here sit at opposite ends of that decision. The Modern Power is a new, straightforward motor starter relay, while the AGASTAT E7012PC002 is a used industrial electropneumatic time delay relay with a much higher price. Let's compare them.
Quick verdict
If you want a ready-to-install, lower-priced contactor for a 110V control circuit, choose the Modern Power. If you need a time delay relay with an electropneumatic design and you're comfortable buying used industrial gear, go with the AGASTAT E7012PC002.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Condition | Function | Key Spec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Power AC Contactor | $16.91 | New | Power contactor / motor starter | 18A working current, AC110V 50/60Hz |
| AGASTAT E7012PC002 | $226.00 | Used | Electropneumatic time delay relay | AGASTAT industrial relay, MPN E7012PC002 |
Where each product wins
Modern Power wins on condition and simplicity. It is new and gives you direct on/off power switching without extra timing logic. AGASTAT wins on specialization. If your application calls for a true electropneumatic time delay relay, the E7012PC002 is the only one of the two built for that job.
Product notes
Modern Power AC Contactor
The Modern Power AC Contactor is a new, compact power contactor designed for 110V 50/60Hz control circuits. It is rated for 18A working current and can be used to control a motor or act as a main power switch. The built-in auxiliary contacts let you wire it alongside momentary buttons for start/stop operation. It is the new option in this comparison, which makes it a practical choice when you just need a replacement contactor without extra features. The limitation is that it is strictly a power contactor; it does not provide any time-delay functionality. If your circuit must wait a set interval before switching, this is not the relay for that job.
AGASTAT Electropneumatic Time Delay Relay E7012PC002
The AGASTAT E7012PC002 is an industrial electropneumatic time delay relay in used condition. Its specific part number and AGASTAT designation make it an identifiable component for someone maintaining industrial control systems that use this type of relay. It is designed for circuits that need a timed delay using a combination of pneumatic and electrical control, which is a much narrower function than a standard contactor. It is the specialized option in this comparison, and you are paying for that capability in a used unit. The limitation is that it is sold as used, so you are relying on the condition of a pre-owned unit. If you need a straightforward motor starter, this relay is more than you need.
Final choice by use case
For direct power switching: go with the Modern Power AC Contactor. It is new and simple, built for motor control or main power switching. For a specialized timing function: choose the AGASTAT E7012PC002, which is the electropneumatic time delay relay that matches that exact job.
