A modular asynchronous contactor assembly includes a contactor for each phase
or
pole of an electrical device. The contactor assembly is applicable as both a switching
device and an isolation or load protection device. As such, each contactor is constructed
so that each includes multiple contact assemblies. Moreover, the contactors within
a single contactor assembly or housing can be independently controlled so that
the contacts of one contactor can be opened without opening the contacts of the
other contactors of the contactor assembly.