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As a premier global exporter supplying Milan’s EV infrastructure integrators and industrial panel builders, Altran Magnetics provides hermetically sealed DC contactors, high-voltage relays, and industrial magnetic switching solutions engineered for maximum duty cycles.
Heavy-duty 4-pole definite purpose magnetic contactor designed for commercial HVAC thermal management units and AC distribution panels in high-power charging depots.
Compact 3-pole AC contactor series ideal for power factor correction, auxiliary motor control, and main power distribution sub-assemblies in charger enclosures.
Gas-filled, epoxy-sealed high-voltage DC contactor engineered specifically for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and 350kW Ultra-Fast DC EV Charging stations.
Heavy-duty 400 Amp bi-directional switching DC contactor with auxiliary contact feedback, designed for high-capacity solar inverter microgrids and fast-charging cabinets.
Modular DIN-rail mounting AC magnetic contactor available in 20A/25A/40A/63A configurations for smart home Wallbox charging controls and building automation panels.
Versatile 3-pole industrial contactor line covering power switching requirements up to 335kW. Widely applied in Italian heavy machinery and charging site power units.
Specialized switching contactor with integrated inrush current suppression resistors, tailored for reactive power compensation panels in industrial charging stations.
Ultra-reliable single-pole 300A high-voltage DC break relay featuring permanent magnet arc blowouts for fast arc extinction in DC fast-charging power modules.
The Lombardy region, centered around Milan, represents one of Southern Europe's highest-density EV infrastructure transition zones. Rapid expansion of public High-Power Charging (HPC) networks, zero-emission urban logistics zones (Area C & Area B), and industrial energy storage deployments require switching components engineered to withstand extreme continuous current loads and rapid break operations.
Installed inside DC fast-charge power cabinets along the busy Autostrada A4 (Milan-Venice) and A7 (Milan-Genoa) expressways. Altran's 350A and 400A epoxy-sealed DC contactors isolate the output bus from the EV inlet during plug mating, emergency shutoff, and fault conditions up to 1000 VDC.
Milan's municipal public transit operator (ATM) is converting its entire fleet to zero-emission electric buses. Our 500A continuous gas-filled contactors are specified in depot overhead pantograph chargers and heavy bus charging gantries operating under rigorous continuous 24/7 duty cycles.
Industrial complexes around Rho, Segrate, and Monza integrate rooftop solar arrays with high-capacity Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Altran DC contactors serve as main battery disconnect relays and pre-charge switching units to protect sensitive inverter electronics.
The European Union's Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) mandates strict fast-charging deployment targets along the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). As Milan solidifies its role as Southern Europe’s industrial high-tech manufacturing capital, charger manufacturers face mounting pressure to upgrade power architecture from legacy 400V platforms to 800V and 1000V high-efficiency DC systems.
Key engineering vectors influencing DC contactor procurement in Northern Italy include:
| Parameter | Altran Epoxy-Sealed | Legacy Air-Break |
|---|---|---|
| Max Voltage | 1,000V - 1,500V DC | 400V - 750V DC |
| Arc Extinction | Hermetic Gas Chamber | Open Arc Chute |
| Contact Resistance | < 0.5 mΩ (Stable) | 1.5 - 3.0 mΩ (Degrades) |
| Environment Protection | IP67 Hermetic Chamber | IP20 / Exposed Contacts |
| Size / Weight Ratio | Compact (60% Smaller) | Bulky Magnetic Blowouts |
*Data compiled from Altran Magnetics reliability lab tests under simulated EN 61851 fast-charge break cycles.
Headquartered in Sterling, Illinois, USA, with global engineering and distribution support, Altran Magnetics delivers high-voltage switching solutions built around complete transparency, technical validation, and European supply chain integrity.
Every product series destined for Milan and European OEM assembly lines carries full compliance evidence, including UL, cUL, CE, CSA, and RoHS/REACH statements. Complete compliance test dossiers are supplied directly with qualification samples.
We don't just sell off-the-shelf catalog parts. Our R&D team collaborates directly with Italian design engineers to modify coil drive voltages, busbar connection geometries, auxiliary feedback switches, and integrated harness assemblies.
To protect Italian production lines against global supply chain disruptions, we offer scheduled release contracts, customs clearing assistance, and dedicated safety stock buffer programs for key Milan purchasing contracts.
Get direct, whitepaper-level answers to technical, regulatory, and logistics queries commonly raised during the evaluation of high-voltage DC contactors for Italian projects.
Our high-voltage DC contactor platforms switch loads from 12 VDC up to 1,500 VDC with continuous current ratings spanning 10 A to 500 A. For 150kW to 480kW Ultra-Fast Charging (HPC) stations operating in Milan, our epoxy-sealed and gas-filled models (such as the 350A 1000V and 400A EVD400 series) provide reliable bi-directional breaking capabilities, preventing contact welding even during short-circuit overload conditions.
Enclosed DC fast chargers deployed in outdoor parking structures across Lombardy can experience internal cabinet temperatures exceeding 60°C. Altran contactors utilize dual-coil economizer circuits that reduce holding power by up to 80% after pickup. This dramatically minimizes self-heating and thermal stress, maintaining stable coil pickup thresholds across an extended operating range of -40°C to +85°C.
Yes. Every shipment exported to Milan or EU destinations is accompanied by official Declarations of Conformity, full material compliance statements (RoHS & REACH), HS code documentation, and published UL/cUL/CE file references. This ensures seamless technical approval by European compliance auditors and eliminates customs delays at Italian ports of entry.
Custom engineering is a core strength. We routinely customize terminal mounting footprints, copper busbar bends, auxiliary contact wire lengths, connector headers (such as Deutsch or Molex), and custom coil operating voltages (12V, 24V, 48V DC). Modified assemblies are cataloged under customer-specific part numbers with strict engineering change control.
Standard platform qualification samples are dispatched within 3 to 5 business days via express air courier directly to your R&D facility in Milan, Turin, or Bologna. Customized samples involving tailored mounting brackets or lead wire modifications typically ship within 2 to 3 weeks following drawing approval.
Whether you are designing next-generation 800V Megawatt Charging Systems, sizing BESS disconnect relays, or cross-referencing legacy contactors, our application engineers are standing by to review your electrical schematics and provide rapid pricing.
