Choosing a contactor for an industrial panel isn't just about picking any relay or switch. You have to match the coil voltage to your control circuit, the pole count to your load, and the amp rating to your motor. The Packard Pr4013 and the Sprecher + Schuh CA7-85-10-220W sit on opposite ends of that decision, and both are new units built for different jobs. Understanding those differences before you buy will save you from ordering a contactor that's either undersized or unnecessarily bulky.
Quick verdict
If your panel needs a compact contactor for a low-power control circuit, the Packard Pr4013 is the straightforward pick. If you need three-phase motor switching and a contactor that can carry a serious industrial load, the Sprecher + Schuh CA7-85 is the one. The real question is what your circuit actually expects: a 24V coil on a single-pole device, or a 220V coil on a three-phase contactor.
Price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packard Pr4013 | $27.59 | Small control circuits and single-pole switching | |
| Sprecher + Schuh CA7-85 | $289.99 | Three-phase motor control and heavy switching |
Where each product wins
The Packard wins on price. The price difference between the two is substantial, and for a simple control circuit the lower cost is the deciding factor. The Sprecher + Schuh wins on load capacity and motor-control features. It comes as an IEC-style contactor with a side-mounted auxiliary contact and has the rating needed for three-phase motor work.
Product notes
Packard 1 Pole 30 Amp 24V Contactor Pr4013
The Packard is the contactor to reach for when your job is a single-pole switch with a 24V coil. Its spade terminals make it easy to wire into a control circuit, and the 30A inductive rating covers many small motor and resistive loads. At $27.59, it's the low-cost option in this pairing. The limitation is the pole count: with only one pole, it can't switch three-phase power. The 40A resistive rating gives a little headroom for non-inductive loads, but plan on 30A for inductive duty. If you need a 220V coil or an 85A three-phase contactor, this unit won't get you there.
Sprecher + Schuh Contactor CA7-85-10-220W 220v coil
The Sprecher + Schuh is a serious motor contactor. It's rated 85A, uses a 220V coil, and includes a side-mounted 1 normally open auxiliary contact, which is handy for feedback or interlock wiring. You can base mount it or snap it onto a 35mm DIN rail, so panel mounting is flexible. It's priced at $289.99, making it the higher-cost unit in this comparison. That price buys capacity for three-phase motor circuits: the contactor is matched to 30 HP at 230V and 60 HP at 460V in three-phase applications. For a small 24V control circuit, this is more contactor than the job requires.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Packard Pr4013 when you need a small control circuit with a single switched pole and a 24V coil. Choose the Sprecher + Schuh CA7-85 when your motor circuit needs a 220V coil and the capacity to handle an 85A three-phase load. Both are new contactors; the right one depends on the load you need to switch.
