Thanks for all the input.

We have been using IEC stuff for several years with mostly good results. Our primary application is agricultural motor control.

Some of the early A-B stuff liked to smoke coils frequently. A-B has redesigned their line and no longer support the old models.

We are currently using all Telamechanique and they seem to work OK. Not as rugged as a NEMA starter but they do the job at a pretty good discount.

GJ