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BF3800A23060 - 3P CONTACTOR 38A AC3 230/60
MPN: BF3800A23060
Special Price
£96.95
£80.79
Regular Price
£161.58
Why Choose the BF3800A23060?
Meet the Lovato BF3800A23060 three-pole contactor, designed for reliable motor and load switching in industrial panels. With an AC3 operating current of 38A (18.5 kW at 400V) and a 230V 60Hz AC coil, this compact unit suits a wide range of control applications. Rated AC1 to 56A and built for screw or 35mm DIN rail mounting, it integrates easily into new builds and retrofits.
Engineered for demanding environments, the BF38 series offers Ui 690V and Uimp 6kV, with a mechanical life of 20,000,000 cycles. It operates from -50 to 70°C up to 3000 m altitude, pollution degree 3. Verified to IEC/EN/BS 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, plus UL and CSA standards, and carrying a 30 HP rating at 480V, this contactor delivers dependable performance and compliance.
Key Benefits
- 38A AC3 rating (18.5 kW at 400V) for reliable motor control.
- 230V 60Hz AC coil for straightforward panel integration.
- Dual mounting options: screw fix or 35mm DIN rail.
- High endurance: 20,000,000 mechanical cycles service life.
- Wide operating temperature range from -50 to 70°C.
- Robust insulation: Ui 690V and impulse withstand Uimp 6kV.
- Compliant with IEC/EN/BS, UL, and CSA standards.
- Compact three-pole design supporting up to 30 HP at 480V.
Technical Specification
- Product type designation: BF38
- Number of poles: 3
- Rated insulation voltage Ui (IEC/EN): 690 V
- Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp: 6 kV
- Ith (IEC): 56 A
- Terminal tightening torque: 2.5 to 3 Nm
- Weight: 418 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 BF3800A23060 three-pole contactor
- Installation and safety instructions
- Manufacturer datasheet (downloadable)
Applications
- Motor starters and reversing duty within AC3 category limits
- Industrial control panels requiring 230V AC coil operation
- Pumps, fans and compressors up to 30 HP at 480V
- General-purpose power switching in AC1 and AC3 applications
Frequently Asked Questions
What coil voltage and frequency does the BF3800A23060 use?
It uses a 230V 60Hz AC coil.
What is its AC3 rating at 400V?
It is rated 38A with 18.5 kW at 400V.
How is the contactor mounted?
It supports screw mounting or 35mm DIN rail.
Which standards does it conform to?
IEC/EN/BS 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, plus UL and CSA counterparts.
What is the operating temperature range?
It operates from -50 to 70 °C.
Safety note: Installation and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel. Isolate power before work, observe the specified terminal torque of 2.5 to 3 Nm, and ensure environmental conditions meet the stated ratings.
| Manufacturer Part Number | BF3800A23060 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lovato |
| Barcode | 8013975161302 |
| Coil Voltage | 230V |
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