JR36 Series Thermal Overload Relay | JR36-20/63/160A Motor Protection Relay

JR36 Series Thermal Overload Relay | JR36-20/63/160A Motor Protection Relay

The JR36 series thermal overload relay is a cost-effective bimetallic motor protection device available in JR36-20, JR36-63 and JR36-160A full current ranges. It features built-in temperature compensation, switchable manual & automatic reset modes, and standard 1NO+1NC auxiliary contacts. Designed for fixed base mounting, it provides reliable overload protection for three-phase asynchronous motors, widely used in pump, fan, machine tool and automation control circuits with 3-year quality warranty.

The JR36 series thermal overload relay is a cost-effective bimetallic motor protection device available in JR36-20, JR36-63 and JR36-160A full current ranges. It features built-in temperature compensation, switchable manual & automatic reset modes, and standard 1NO+1NC auxiliary contacts. Designed for fixed base mounting, it provides reliable overload protection for three-phase asynchronous motors, widely used in pump, fan, machine tool and automation control circuits with 3-year quality warranty.

1. Product Overview

The JR36 series thermal overload relay is a classic industrial motor overload protector based on bimetallic thermal induction principle, covering three mainstream models: JR36-20, JR36-63 and JR36-160A to match low, medium and high power three-phase motors.

Equipped with temperature compensation structure, dual manual/auto reset function and overload trip protection, it cuts off motor power timely when overload occurs to avoid winding burnout. Adopting sturdy bakelite insulated housing and reinforced screw wiring terminals, it uses fixed base installation design compatible with most AC contactors. Direct factory supply with complete specifications and 3-year free replacement warranty for quality issues, ideal for general machinery, HVAC, water pumps and manufacturing equipment motor control panels.

2. Core Product Features

1. Complete Full Range Sizes (20A / 63A / 160A Models)

  • JR36-20: Small size, adjustable low current range for small power motors
  • JR36-63: Medium size, mainstream current range for most general industrial equipment
  • JR36-160: Large size, high current capacity for heavy-duty industrial motors

    All models share unified functional structure with segmented adjustable current dials for precise calibration.

2. Built-in Temperature Compensation Design

Independent temperature compensation bimetallic strip automatically offsets ambient temperature changes, keeping overload trip threshold stable in cold or hot workshop environments, avoiding false tripping or failure to trigger protection.

3. Switchable Manual & Automatic Dual Reset Modes

  • Manual Reset: Red reset button locks after tripping, requires manual recovery, fits manned high-safety equipment
  • Auto Reset: Automatically resets after internal bimetallic strip cools down, suitable for unattended circulating equipment

    Easy side toggle switch for fast mode switching without disassembly.

4. Reliable Overload Trip Protection

High-sensitivity bimetallic sensing core quickly trips when motor current exceeds preset value, effectively preventing long-term overload heating and permanent damage to motor windings.

5. Sturdy Bakelite Housing & Reinforced Wiring Terminals

  • High temperature resistant flame-retardant bakelite shell, anti-aging and insulation safe
  • Large screw clamping terminals firmly lock wires, prevent loose contact and overheating under long vibration
  • Separated main circuit and auxiliary contact chambers to isolate electric arc interference

6. Standard 1NO + 1NC Auxiliary Contacts

  • 95/96 Normally Closed contact: Series into contactor coil to cut motor power after overload trip
  • 97/98 Normally Open contact: Output fault alarm signal for indicator light, buzzer or PLC monitoring

    Clear terminal marking for fast and error-free wiring.

7. Factory Direct Supply & Long Warranty

Direct manufacturer sales with complete specifications, bulk discount support, and a 3-year quality warranty offering free replacement for defective products.

3. Working Conditions

The JR36 thermal relay maintains stable protection performance under standard industrial indoor environments:
  1. Ambient operating temperature: -20°C ~ +55°C
  2. Protection grade: IP20, only installed inside indoor closed distribution cabinets, not for outdoor splash/wet environments
  3. Surrounding atmosphere: Free of corrosive gas, flammable and conductive dust
  4. Altitude: Normal stable performance below 2000 meters above sea level
  5. Vibration resistance: Tolerate regular mechanical vibration of production workshops, avoid continuous strong impact
  6. Humidity: Relative humidity ≤85%, no condensation on the relay surface

4. Unified Technical Specifications

Parameter Unified Specification for JR36 Series
Model Options JR36-20 / JR36-63 / JR36-160A
Protection Principle Bimetallic thermal induction with temperature compensation
Core Functions Overload protection, manual/auto reset switchable
Auxiliary Contacts 1NO (97-98) + 1NC (95-96)
Housing Material High flame-retardant bakelite plastic
Installation Method Fixed base surface mounting (match various AC contactors)
Terminal Type Large screw fixed wiring terminals
Warranty 3-year free replacement for quality defects
Applicable Load Three-phase asynchronous AC motors

5. Typical Applications

  • Industrial three-phase fans, water pumps, compressors and refrigeration equipment
  • CNC machine tools, textile, printing and automated production lines
  • Lifting machinery, conveying equipment and agricultural irrigation motors
  • Factory workshop power distribution cabinets and building HVAC control panels
  • Small and medium manufacturing equipment motor start-stop control systems

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the difference between JR36-20, JR36-63 and JR36-160A?

They differ in maximum rated current and overall size: JR36-20 for small low-power motors, JR36-63 for most common medium industrial motors, JR36-160A for heavy high-current industrial motors. Each model has multiple segmented adjustable current ranges to match different motor rated currents.

2. What’s the advantage of temperature compensation?

Without temperature compensation, the relay trip value drifts with ambient temperature, leading to false tripping in hot weather or no protection in cold environments. The compensation structure ensures consistent accurate overload protection all year round.

3. How to switch manual and auto reset mode?

Locate the small toggle switch on the side of the relay housing, slide it to switch between manual locked reset and automatic cooling reset mode.

4. Can JR36 thermal relay realize phase loss protection?

JR36 series can sense three-phase current imbalance caused by phase loss and trigger overload trip to protect motors against single-phase burnout.

5. What installation way does JR36 adopt?

It uses fixed base surface mounting, can be installed separately or matched with various standard AC contactors in control cabinets, no special plug-in matching limit like LRD/LR2 series.

6. What does the 3-year warranty cover?

We offer a 3-year quality warranty for all JR36 thermal overload relays. If the product fails due to manufacturing quality problems within 3 years, customers can get a brand new replacement free of charge.

7. Technical documentation and support

Download the full datasheet for detailed specifications, wiring diagrams and trip coordination guides.
Please contact our technical team for custom configuration or OEM/ODM solutions for your project.
Request a quote with details about your project for volume pricing, lead times, and compliance certifications.

1. Product Overview

The JR36 series thermal overload relay is a classic industrial motor overload protector based on bimetallic thermal induction principle, covering three mainstream models: JR36-20, JR36-63 and JR36-160A to match low, medium and high power three-phase motors.

Equipped with temperature compensation structure, dual manual/auto reset function and overload trip protection, it cuts off motor power timely when overload occurs to avoid winding burnout. Adopting sturdy bakelite insulated housing and reinforced screw wiring terminals, it uses fixed base installation design compatible with most AC contactors. Direct factory supply with complete specifications and 3-year free replacement warranty for quality issues, ideal for general machinery, HVAC, water pumps and manufacturing equipment motor control panels.

2. Core Product Features

1. Complete Full Range Sizes (20A / 63A / 160A Models)

  • JR36-20: Small size, adjustable low current range for small power motors
  • JR36-63: Medium size, mainstream current range for most general industrial equipment
  • JR36-160: Large size, high current capacity for heavy-duty industrial motors

    All models share unified functional structure with segmented adjustable current dials for precise calibration.

2. Built-in Temperature Compensation Design

Independent temperature compensation bimetallic strip automatically offsets ambient temperature changes, keeping overload trip threshold stable in cold or hot workshop environments, avoiding false tripping or failure to trigger protection.

3. Switchable Manual & Automatic Dual Reset Modes

  • Manual Reset: Red reset button locks after tripping, requires manual recovery, fits manned high-safety equipment
  • Auto Reset: Automatically resets after internal bimetallic strip cools down, suitable for unattended circulating equipment

    Easy side toggle switch for fast mode switching without disassembly.

4. Reliable Overload Trip Protection

High-sensitivity bimetallic sensing core quickly trips when motor current exceeds preset value, effectively preventing long-term overload heating and permanent damage to motor windings.

5. Sturdy Bakelite Housing & Reinforced Wiring Terminals

  • High temperature resistant flame-retardant bakelite shell, anti-aging and insulation safe
  • Large screw clamping terminals firmly lock wires, prevent loose contact and overheating under long vibration
  • Separated main circuit and auxiliary contact chambers to isolate electric arc interference

6. Standard 1NO + 1NC Auxiliary Contacts

  • 95/96 Normally Closed contact: Series into contactor coil to cut motor power after overload trip
  • 97/98 Normally Open contact: Output fault alarm signal for indicator light, buzzer or PLC monitoring

    Clear terminal marking for fast and error-free wiring.

7. Factory Direct Supply & Long Warranty

Direct manufacturer sales with complete specifications, bulk discount support, and a 3-year quality warranty offering free replacement for defective products.

3. Working Conditions

The JR36 thermal relay maintains stable protection performance under standard industrial indoor environments:
  1. Ambient operating temperature: -20°C ~ +55°C
  2. Protection grade: IP20, only installed inside indoor closed distribution cabinets, not for outdoor splash/wet environments
  3. Surrounding atmosphere: Free of corrosive gas, flammable and conductive dust
  4. Altitude: Normal stable performance below 2000 meters above sea level
  5. Vibration resistance: Tolerate regular mechanical vibration of production workshops, avoid continuous strong impact
  6. Humidity: Relative humidity ≤85%, no condensation on the relay surface

4. Unified Technical Specifications

Parameter Unified Specification for JR36 Series
Model Options JR36-20 / JR36-63 / JR36-160A
Protection Principle Bimetallic thermal induction with temperature compensation
Core Functions Overload protection, manual/auto reset switchable
Auxiliary Contacts 1NO (97-98) + 1NC (95-96)
Housing Material High flame-retardant bakelite plastic
Installation Method Fixed base surface mounting (match various AC contactors)
Terminal Type Large screw fixed wiring terminals
Warranty 3-year free replacement for quality defects
Applicable Load Three-phase asynchronous AC motors

5. Typical Applications

  • Industrial three-phase fans, water pumps, compressors and refrigeration equipment
  • CNC machine tools, textile, printing and automated production lines
  • Lifting machinery, conveying equipment and agricultural irrigation motors
  • Factory workshop power distribution cabinets and building HVAC control panels
  • Small and medium manufacturing equipment motor start-stop control systems

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the difference between JR36-20, JR36-63 and JR36-160A?

They differ in maximum rated current and overall size: JR36-20 for small low-power motors, JR36-63 for most common medium industrial motors, JR36-160A for heavy high-current industrial motors. Each model has multiple segmented adjustable current ranges to match different motor rated currents.

2. What’s the advantage of temperature compensation?

Without temperature compensation, the relay trip value drifts with ambient temperature, leading to false tripping in hot weather or no protection in cold environments. The compensation structure ensures consistent accurate overload protection all year round.

3. How to switch manual and auto reset mode?

Locate the small toggle switch on the side of the relay housing, slide it to switch between manual locked reset and automatic cooling reset mode.

4. Can JR36 thermal relay realize phase loss protection?

JR36 series can sense three-phase current imbalance caused by phase loss and trigger overload trip to protect motors against single-phase burnout.

5. What installation way does JR36 adopt?

It uses fixed base surface mounting, can be installed separately or matched with various standard AC contactors in control cabinets, no special plug-in matching limit like LRD/LR2 series.

6. What does the 3-year warranty cover?

We offer a 3-year quality warranty for all JR36 thermal overload relays. If the product fails due to manufacturing quality problems within 3 years, customers can get a brand new replacement free of charge.

7. Technical documentation and support

Download the full datasheet for detailed specifications, wiring diagrams and trip coordination guides.
Please contact our technical team for custom configuration or OEM/ODM solutions for your project.
Request a quote with details about your project for volume pricing, lead times, and compliance certifications.

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