VM96-4 is a mechanical interlock unit designed for the interlocking side-by-side without additional width of two 3-pole or 4-pole contactors : AF40... AF96, AFC40... AFC96, AFS40... AFS96. When mounted between two contactors, the VM96-4 mechanical interlock unit prevents one of the contactors from closing as long as the other contactor is closed. The mechanical interlock unit VM96 includes 2 fixing clips (BB4).