Schneider LC1D Contactors: Genuine TeSys D Stock, Dubai to Nigeria, Kenya and Iraq

The Schneider LC1D is the workhorse of motor control - a TeSys D (Deca) three-pole contactor rated for AC-3 motor loads from 9 A up to 150 A (75 kW at 400 V). It is the part panel builders reorder on almost every job, which is exactly why it is also one of the most counterfeited references on the market. This guide explains how to read an LC1D part number, lists the popular genuine references we hold in Dubai with a direct link to each one, and covers what it takes to import genuine Schneider contactors into Nigeria, Kenya, and Iraq.

What Is a Schneider LC1D (TeSys D) Contactor?

The LC1D is a three-pole (3 NO) electromechanical contactor from the Schneider Electric TeSys D range, designed to switch and control three-phase motor circuits. It is AC-3 rated, meaning it is built for the starting and stopping of squirrel-cage motors, and it is the standard contactor used inside direct-on-line (DOL) starters, star-delta starters, pump control panels, and motor control centres. The range runs from 9 A to 150 A in the TeSys D body, and every genuine unit is certified to IEC 60947-4-1.

How to Read an LC1D Part Number

An LC1D reference tells you two things at a glance: the current rating and the coil voltage.

• The number after LC1D is the AC-3 current rating in amps - LC1D09 is 9 A, LC1D25 is 25 A, LC1D150 is 150 A.
• The two characters at the end are the coil voltage and frequency. This is where most ordering mistakes happen, because the same 25 A contactor exists with several different coils.

The common coil codes are:

So an LC1D25M7 is a 25 A contactor with a 220 V AC coil, while an LC1D25B7 is the same 25 A contactor with a 24 V AC coil. Always confirm the coil voltage against your control circuit before ordering.

Genuine LC1D Contactors In Stock at Electrical Junction

These are popular genuine Schneider LC1D references we hold in Dubai. Click any part number to see full specifications, price, and availability. If you need a coil voltage or rating not listed here, send us the reference and we will confirm stock.

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Importing Genuine Schneider Contactors from Dubai

Dubai is a natural sourcing hub for the LC1D because it combines genuine Schneider stock with Jebel Ali logistics into Africa and the Middle East. What each market needs is slightly different.

Nigeria

Nigeria is a generator-heavy market, so LC1D contactors are in constant demand for DOL starters, changeover systems, and pump panels. Imported electrical goods require SONCAP clearance through the Standards Organisation of Nigeria. Genuine Schneider product with IEC test reports and a Certificate of Conformity satisfies this, and we can help with the conformity documentation your clearing agent needs. Shipments route from Jebel Ali to Apapa or Tin Can in Lagos, typically on a letter of credit with a Form M.

Kenya

Kenya requires a Certificate of Conformity under the KEBS Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme, issued at the country of export by an appointed agent. Genuine product with test documentation meets this, and we can assist with the paperwork. Shipments route from Jebel Ali to Mombasa, and the stable shilling makes standard letter-of-credit terms straightforward.

Iraq

Iraq demand is driven by reconstruction, oil and gas, and water pumping, where LC1D contactors run pump and motor circuits in high ambient temperatures. Payment for larger orders typically runs through a Trade Bank of Iraq letter of credit, and a vetted local agent handles clearance at Umm Qasr. We supply genuine units with the manufacturer factory test certificates buyers ask for.

Across all three markets, the constant is the same: genuine Schneider stock, handled by an engineer who can confirm the exact reference and coil voltage before dispatch, shipped from a single Dubai point of consolidation.

Why Genuine Matters on a Contactor

A counterfeit contactor can weld its contacts, fail to drop out, or overheat under the repeated switching a motor circuit demands, taking the motor and the panel with it. A price sitting 30 to 50 percent below every other quote on an LC1D reference is a warning sign, not a bargain. Before you buy from anyone, scan the QR code to confirm it opens the Schneider portal, check the serial number, and ask for a Certificate of Conformity. Our full guide to spotting counterfeit Schneider and ABB products walks through every check.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Schneider LC1D contactor? The LC1D is a Schneider TeSys D three-pole contactor for motor control, AC-3 rated from 9 A to 150 A, or up to 75 kW at 400 V. It is the standard contactor used in DOL starters, star-delta starters, and pump control panels.

What does the LC1D part number mean? The number after LC1D is the AC-3 current rating in amps, and the last two characters are the coil voltage and frequency. For example, LC1D25M7 is a 25 A contactor with a 220 V AC coil.

What coil voltage do I need? Match the coil to your control circuit. The common codes are B7 for 24 V AC, E7 for 48 V AC, F7 for 110 V AC, M7 for 220 V AC, P7 for 230 V AC, and U7 for 240 V AC, all at 50/60 Hz.

What is the difference between AC-3 and AC-1? AC-3 is the rating for starting and stopping squirrel-cage motors, which is what an LC1D three-pole contactor is built for. AC-1 is for non-inductive or resistive loads such as heaters and lighting.

Can you export genuine LC1D contactors to Nigeria, Kenya, or Iraq? Yes. We ship genuine Schneider LC1D contactors from Dubai stock with the manufacturer test certificates, and we can help with the conformity documentation each market needs, such as SONCAP for Nigeria and KEBS PVoC for Kenya.

How do I know an LC1D is genuine and not counterfeit? Scan the QR code and confirm it opens the official Schneider portal, verify the serial number, and ask the supplier for a Certificate of Conformity. A price far below every other quote is a common sign of a counterfeit or degraded unit.