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BF18T4L024 - 4P CONTACTOR NO 32A AC1 24VDC LOW C.
MPN: BF18T4L024
Special Price
£79.94
£66.62
Regular Price
£133.25
Why Choose the BF18T4L024?
Designed for reliable motor and load switching, the Lovato BF18T4L024 four-pole contactor pairs a low-consumption 24V DC coil with robust 32A AC-1 Ith performance. Rated 18A/7.5kW in AC-3 at 400V, it offers screw or 35mm DIN rail mounting for fast installation. With Ui 690V and Uimp 6kV, this contactor suits demanding industrial control panels needing efficient, dependable operation.
Engineered for longevity and safety, the BF18 series delivers 20,000,000 mechanical operations and secure terminations with 1.5 to 1.8 Nm tightening torque. Operating from -50 to 70 °C up to 3000 m altitude, it meets IEC/EN/BS 60947 and UL/CSA standards, with a 10 HP rating at 480V. Pollution degree 3 and 502 g weight support reliable service across diverse environments.
Key Benefits
- Low-consumption 24V DC coil reduces control circuit power demand.
- 32A AC-1 Ith and 18A/7.5kW AC-3 at 400V capability.
- Versatile screw or 35mm DIN rail mounting for quick installation.
- High endurance with 20,000,000 mechanical operations.
- Robust insulation: Ui 690V and 6kV impulse withstand.
- Reliable in extremes: -50 to 70 °C operating temperature range.
- 10 HP at 480V per UL/CSA ratings.
Technical Specification
- Product type designation: BF18
- Number of poles: 4
- Rated insulation voltage Ui (IEC/EN): 690 V
- Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp: 6 kV
- Ith (IEC): 32 A
- Terminal tightening torque: 1.5 to 1.8 Nm
- Weight: 502 g
- Mechanical life: 20000000 cycles
- Operating temperature: -50 to 70 °C
- Storage temperature: -60 to 80 °C
- Max altitude: 3000 m
- Pollution degree: 3
What’s Included
- Lovato BF18T4L024 four-pole contactor unit
- Manufacturer datasheet/user instructions
- Protective packaging for transit
Applications
- Motor starters and control circuits within AC-3 rated limits.
- Resistive load switching (AC-1) up to 32A.
- Industrial control panels requiring four-pole switching and interlocking.
- HVAC and pumping equipment control within specified ratings.
- Auxiliary switching and power distribution control tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the coil type and voltage for the BF18T4L024?
It uses a low-consumption DC coil rated at 24 V.
How is this contactor mounted in a panel?
It supports screw fixing or 35mm DIN rail mounting for flexibility.
What are its key switching ratings?
Ith (AC-1) is 32 A, and at 400 V in AC-3 it is 18 A/7.5 kW.
Which standards does it conform to?
It conforms to IEC/EN/BS 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, UL 60947-1/-4-1, and CSA C22.2 equivalents.
What environmental limits should I observe?
Operating temperature is -50 to 70 °C, altitude up to 3000 m, with pollution degree 3.
Safety note: Install and commission only by qualified personnel. Isolate power before work, tighten terminals to 1.5–1.8 Nm, and observe all ratings, environmental limits, and applicable IEC/EN/BS and UL/CSA standards.
| Manufacturer Part Number | BF18T4L024 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lovato |
| HS Code | 85365080 |
| Barcode | 8013975171769 |
| Coil Voltage | 24VDC |
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