Relay for a transfer mechanism which transfers power between a utility source a stand-by generator

A relay for relaying electrical power between first and second terminals thereof, comprising:

• a stationary contact having:
• a backing portion operatively connected to the first terminal and formed from a first material, the backing portion including,:
• a first surface engaging the contacting portion of the stationary contact;
• a second surface interconnected to the first surface of the backing portion of the stationary contact by an outer edge;
• and
• a mounting head depending from the second surface of the backing portion of the stationary contact to facilitate the connection of the stationary contact to the first terminal;
• a contacting portion deposited on the backing portion and formed from a second material, the contacting portion of the stationary contact includes a first surface and a second surface engaging the backing portion of the stationary contact, the first and second surfaces of the stationary contact being spaced from each other by an outer edge;
• a movable arm having a first end operatively connected to the second terminal and a second opposite end;
• a movable contact connected to the second end of the movable arm;
• and
• a coil operatively connected to the movable arm such that the movable arm is movable between a first contacting position wherein the movable contact engages the contacting portion of the stationary contact and a second non-contacting position wherein the movable contact is disengaged from the contacting portion of the stationary contact in response to an electrical charge on the coil.