Why the 17A Frame Is a Common Substitution Question
DILM17 sits in the middle of the DILM range and is the frame panel builders reach for when a 9A contactor is undersized for the load but a 25A frame wastes space in a crowded enclosure. The -10 suffix again means 10A AC-3; the frame rating and the auxiliary contact and coil configuration are the variables that decide interchangeability with an incumbent part.
When buyers ask us to match an existing panel, the three questions that actually determine fit are: coil voltage, auxiliary contact count, and mounting depth.
Coil and Contact Configuration Checklist
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated operational current AC-3 | 17A (400/415V, 3-pole) |
| Frame size | DILM17 |
| Coil voltage | 24VDC |
| Auxiliary contacts | 1NO standard; add-on NO/NC blocks available |
| Mounting | DIN rail |
| Typical application | Motor control, heating load switching, pump control in control panels |
How to Handle a Substitution Request
Send us a photo of the incumbent contactor and its ordering code. We reply with the matching frame, a written specification sheet, and a compatibility statement naming exactly which parameters match and which differ. We will not quote a substitution where the rating, the coil voltage, or the contact count does not line up — a near-match in a control panel is a field failure waiting for the commissioning engineer.
Catalogue references for the specification above: RF Mando Eaton DILM32-XSP (RDC24) 24VDC contactor and RF Mando Eaton DIL2M-G 24VDC contactor. Both are MOQ-based, ship on our own PCBA and housing tooling, and one free sample per SKU is available before you commit to a production order.
Volume Supply Notes
- MOQ: 500 pcs per SKU.
- Lead time: 7 days from existing tooling.
- QC: 100% functional test, third-party report available at AQL 5% on request.
- Documentation: CE-RED where applicable, RoHS, batch date codes, carton-level packing list.
- Payment: T/T 30% deposit, 70% before shipment.
IP and Trademark Position
Eaton and DILM are trademarks of Eaton Corporation plc. Our compatible contactors are independently engineered using our own tooling and design. We are not an authorised Eaton distributor and do not reproduce Eaton trademarks on our goods. Reference to DILM is solely to identify the frame family our replacements are dimensionally and electrically engineered to fit.
Need a Quotation?
Send us the brand and model you need to replace, plus your target monthly quantity. We reply with the exact part number, EXW price, MOQ and lead time.
- Email: Joanna@rfmando.com
- WhatsApp / Telegram: +86 189 6031 3731
- Website: https://www.rfmando.com/
All prices EXW Xiamen (China). MOQ 500 pcs per SKU for trial orders. Sample: 1 free unit per SKU (buyer covers $30 DHL). Payment T/T 30/70.